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Need help with strange spots/etchings on my Evo 8's paint
Hey everyone,
Really hoping someone will provide some insight and/or advice to these strange spots on my Evo's paint. Backstory - the Evo is always garaged and its paint is immaculate. However, I had it outside for a week or so as the Miata was occupying the garage while I was changing out the timing belt etc. Unfortunately there was a pine tree nearby and it soaked the car in sap.
I tried to wash the car as quickly as possible as I knew dried sap was a PITA. So after a wash and clay, I figured everything was good to go. However, after putting the Evo back in the garage, I noticed that in certain lighting there were definitely spots that almost looked like smudges. I have tried a lot of "tricks" I've read to remove sap as that's what I was thinking it was - rubbing alcohol, WD40, sap removers and finally another wash, clay and polish.
Anyway, here are the pics, any help would be much appreciated.
From a distance, the paint looks fine:
http://i.imgur.com/5ISIYMW.jpg
After getting closer and from different angles you can see:
http://i.imgur.com/HUZffCG.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/d4pYn2r.jpg
Again:
http://i.imgur.com/wN7DyOc.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/0jDQi5t.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Iixz93H.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/t3PaF19.jpg
Thanks
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Re: Need help with strange spots/etchings on my Evo 8's paint
I would wipe with 91% alcohol and polish it out.
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Re: Need help with strange spots/etchings on my Evo 8's paint
I agree with Mike. Try some Menzerma 3800 and get er dun.
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Re: Need help with strange spots/etchings on my Evo 8's paint
Thanks guys. Was looking for advice on which compound to use and now it looks like I got it. Will post followup pics after trying it.
Thanks again
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