there are some spots on my car where it feels as if something ate a layer of the paint. so some spots are smooth and some rough. last weekend i washed, claybared, and waxed teh car so i dont know why i would feel roughness on the car. also on my headlights i see and feel a thin film of some stuff. i tried using goo gone but that didnt work. help please?

 

Hopefully you didn't use the claybar too harshly, I thought those can damage paint if you're not careful.

 

no i didnt rub hard..

 

large bug splats, and bird crap can eat your clear coat like that if left on the car too long. I would try some "bug and tar remover" if that is indeed what caused the rough spots. Also try using a pair of nylons for scrubbing off bug juice....its soft enough so it wont scratch the paint, yet abrasive enough to scrub off the bugs.

good luck, hope this helps

-Ted

 

eh i think you burned your paint bud...

edgar,

 

well the car was parked on the dealership lot for a long time i guess...when i got it i can clearly see the water spots..i took some off but some are still there.. the stuff on the headlights is like adhesive that has dried up for a long time..i cant rub it off..

 

water spots require a special acid chemical to remove, they can't be clayed off.

also detailers' medium-drying solvent works better than goof-off and is better for your paint.

you'll just ruin your finish by beating on them with a rag or whatnot.

take your car to a good detailer who has these kinds of products.

 

do u know of any good detailers? the only plac ei know is A & J auto detailing on the corner of taylor and coleman.