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      07-25-2013, 05:11 PM   #1
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windshield fluid stain

I discovered some stains on my hood near the base of my windshield wipers and where the spray went off at the side of the doors. It kind of looks like someone dropped specks of a cherry pop drink on the paint. Anyway, I tried regular car wash soap and Turtle Wax and unfortunately it's still there. I guess it's baked into the paint and alas I didn't notice it until I washed my car so it's been there for a few weeks.

Any ideas how to get rid of these nasty stains? Thx.
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      07-25-2013, 05:49 PM   #2
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Meguire's cleaner wax?
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      07-25-2013, 05:53 PM   #3
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^Thx, I'll chk it out.

Btw, anyone have similar issues or did I just buy some cheap washer fluid...it's quite crazy, making a srs stain like that.
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Is your washer fluid red? With the cherry pop reference? I'd change that fluid out ASAP.
If the Mequires does not work try claybaring the area and whole car. I use Zaino products including claybaring my whole car and it was unbelievable with the amount of junk in the paint surface.
Last resorts- Clear coat scratch remover from any good auto parts store. Be gentle.

Then Wax wax and more wax to make all rain, debris and contaminants bead off the paint surface.
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      07-25-2013, 07:23 PM   #5
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Is your washer fluid red? With the cherry pop reference? I'd change that fluid out ASAP.
Is there something wrong w/ this particular type? I don't even remember if it was cherry-colored when I put it in.
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      07-25-2013, 08:34 PM   #6
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If clay doesn'[t work, use Meguiar"s Scratch X. It's a mild polisher. Just put it on a rag and rub it in. I use it on my wife's black car when the paint gets etched by bird poop and with a little elbow grease it comes right out.
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For reference, what color is your car? White by chance?
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clay bar and wax will fixer right up
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For reference, what color is your car? White by chance?
Yes, you are right. The stain is a bit faint so I'm sure that cars w/ deeper colors probably won't be noticeable. I only caught the spots during washing the car.
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