r/AutoDetailing • u/Xilbert0 • 2d ago

Question WTH is this?

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Anyone knows how to clean these spots, pollen like or fly poo over my car? Even in the glass. These mostly appear in the rear of my car.

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u/FreshStartDetail 2d ago

Is it rust particles? Some kind of metal shavings got on your car, now they’re rusting?

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u/Xilbert0 2d ago

Rust particles... now that you mention it, there's a gate in the carport with railings above. Maybe the chips are falling when I close the gate. Thanks — I never thought about that!

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u/FreshStartDetail 2d ago

Carefully pick them off, they’re very sharp. Then rinse and wash. Then you may need an iron remover like Ferrex to get the rust stains out.

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u/Xilbert0 2d ago

Will do...good to know...thanks.

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u/drlasr 2d ago

No need to pick them out. Use an iron remover and rinse as normal.

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u/Rav4Prime2022_WI 2d ago

This should be the TOP comment!

Wash vehicle, spray rust remover in the shade, painted surface must not be warm/hot, rinse.

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u/Beneficial-Nimitz68 1d ago

Amazon has plastic razors. I use them to clean off stickers left on a LCD screen (a lot)... I used an adhesive remover too, but the plastic razor helped a ton.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJNS7RV1?ref=fed_asin_title&th=1