Help me ID these spots on my trim

[finallyhere2005]

Hi all, I need some help from the forum identifying what these spots are on my windshield rubber trim. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/16/72373b1df84e1429fe6d6e1241b2a00d.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/16/51b1f3a3078a8d195e38936359069b11.jpg

I have tried IPA, Spot Remover and Eraser all with no luck. I have always been careful to tape off trim when polishing so it would surprise me if it's polish residue.

Thanks in advance.

[finallyhere2005]

Sorry about the formatting, I posted this on my phone.

[GenesisCoupe]

I would be surprised if a trim coating wouldn't cover these up.

Have you tried a soft brush and APC ?

[builthatch]

those pics have the spots really out of focus so it's hard to totally ID them, but if they are what i think they are, i'd hit it with an alkaline APC and an old microfiber. scrub it in a test spot with that combo and see what happens.

the dope in my signature applied DLux in a rush and/or incorrectly and caused this to happen on my wife's new Audi along with polish or compound dust on some pieces (and in every single crack on the vehicle). i had DLux installed to PREVENT the spotting from happening.

i'd use Optimum Power Clean for your situation...full strength or 1:1 at the least. and like i said, an old MF to scrub with. if i'm doing a long strip, i'll doing it during a wash OR have rinsless wash solution ready to go so the cleaner doesn't get a chance to get everywhere and dry on the paint or glass while i'm working.

[finallyhere2005]

Thanks for the feedback.

I originally had Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant (ETS) on the trim. I have tried diluted APC (I only have Megs), so I guess I will give it a go with 1:1. Also, coating with ETS does not cover up the marks.

It's strange because it looks like a spray like something from my windshield wiper cleaner nozzles sprayed up onto the trim.

Also, I'll try and get some better pictures to post today.

Thanks for the help!!

[Denis Ware]

they look like water spots or sprinkler stain

[allenk4]

Take another picture, please

Put your fingertip on the spot to give your camera something to focus on

[finallyhere2005]

Wanted to follow-up. APC 1:1 seemed to do the trick. That with a little elbow grease seemed to remove the spots. Applied WG ETS and its back to looking good again.

I'll post after shots in a bit.

Thanks for the advice!

[builthatch]

Wanted to follow-up. APC 1:1 seemed to do the trick. That with a little elbow grease seemed to remove the spots. Applied WG ETS and its back to looking good again.

I'll post after shots in a bit.

Thanks for the advice!

awesome.

in fact your thread prompted me to update my thread from the middle of the summer regarding an improperly executed DLux installation.