How to remove marks on paintwork

[Philip]

I recently got my car back from having some paint work done to the front/bonnet/wings inside and out as well as a new tank, smile, rubber seal etc.

However some wet petals got stuck to the bonnet which hosed off easy enough but have left a dull mark underneath which seems difficult to remove.

Anyone have any idea what to use to bring the polished glossy lacquer back to its former glory?

 

Thanks

[Nige]

clay bar

[Chris_911]

First off I would treat new paint gently - could be quite soft.

 

If it was my car I would try gently using a clay bar with plenty of lubrication.

 

I'd follow this up with something like Menzerna Final Finish or 3M Hand Glaze and then a coat of the wax of your choice.

[richthomas]

+1, but any good cleaner wax after the clay should be fine (Meguires, Zymol etc) followed by your fav wax.

[johndglynn]

I would go back to the bodyshop and ask their opinion. It might have water stained the lacquer which will not clay out.

[Jammo]

Living near the sea has benefits, and bloody big white, noisy, flying dis-benefits.

 

I had a damned seagull decide his breakfast had to be dumped on my 928 a while ago. When this happens I rush out and hose it off (in between throwing stones at the evil white devil birds), however in this case I was away. The damage to the paint on the bonnet looked horrendous.

I took my time and washed off the baked on stuff and then used a mild grade of Farecla to 'cut' the offending patches off - then finshed with a good wax. It came up very good - never thought it would though.

 

I would, as already stated, be very careful with recent paint - it does take some time to 'harden'. Maybe a good idea to speak to the guys who sprayed it for advice - they know what paints they used and how long before it is safe to try removing the stains.

 

Good luck with it though.

Regards

 

Jammo.

[Philip]

Thanks for the advice/responses.

Did get back to the bodywork people and going to take it in for them to checkout.

They reckon a polish up will bring the lacquer back but we shall see next week.

 

Thanks again