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Mk4_Galaxy
12-19-2011, 05:32 PM
Hey guys,

Finally got around to wanting to detail my DD/project '97 Jetta. Washed her, dried her then started to clay and this is what came off on my clay bar:

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd327/Mrep3/2011-12-19_15-59-54_299.jpg

Never had the contaminants come off red. Just curious as to what this could be.

Thanks guys.
Dr Oldz
12-19-2011, 05:35 PM
Overspray perhaps.
Flash Gordon
12-19-2011, 05:35 PM
Looks like Jetfuel to me. Do you live/work near an Airport?

Could possibly be overspray
Capa1970
12-19-2011, 05:37 PM
What color is the Jetta?
Mk4_Galaxy
12-19-2011, 05:39 PM
I live about an hour from the airport in Atlanta. The car is green(as pictured) which is why I was wondering about overspray.
Flash Gordon
12-19-2011, 05:44 PM
I live about an hour from the airport in Atlanta. The car is green(as pictured) which is why I was wondering about overspray.

I guess its a possibility it was Jetfuel. Usually I see this from FedEx is why I ask

Did it come off pretty easy?
shoeless89
12-19-2011, 06:01 PM
What your seeing is red ;)

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Setec Astronomy
12-19-2011, 06:02 PM
Never had the contaminants come off red. Just curious as to what this could be.

Red stuff, natch!



Who knows, it's had 14 years to accumulate gunk, could be overspray, could be some sort of tree stuff. It is a little unusual, but I wouldn't worry about it.
tw33k2514
12-19-2011, 06:05 PM
blood from the squirrel you ran over without knowing it.
Mk4_Galaxy
12-19-2011, 06:08 PM
Did it come off pretty easy?

Yes, came off pretty easily. The paint still cleans up fairly nice, especially for it's age, after a good wash. The car's paint is pretty gritty feeling, and I am assuming that whatever this is is the culprit.
Mk4_Galaxy
12-19-2011, 06:09 PM
blood from the squirrel you ran over without knowing it.

Lol, could be. The car is low enough to have smashed the oil pan once.

Full shot of said car:

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd327/Mrep3/173.jpg
NoleFan
12-19-2011, 06:17 PM
The clay is defective. Whatever you have left of it, ship to me immediately :)

Great thought on the jet fuel.
Setec Astronomy
12-19-2011, 06:29 PM
Great thought on the jet fuel.

I really think you'd have to be parked on the ramp to have that happen.
Flash Gordon
12-19-2011, 06:36 PM
I really think you'd have to be parked on the ramp to have that happen.

Not true ^

A 767 dumps around 500 gallons on take off, so anything within its path is in jeporardy
Mk4_Galaxy
12-19-2011, 06:39 PM
Not true ^

A 767 dumps around 500 gallons on take off, so anything within its path is in jeporardy

Well, I bought the car from Birmingham, AL in July, which is prety dang far from any major airports.