Any auto bodywork bods on here?

[De.Mort]

Comments from work ..

Hard work and possible coloured boot polish a good shout.

From the detailer ..

Dave recommends Trim max or Solution finish after cleaning.

I would think the entire door would need a dam good clean .. and then if its the dealer who is causing this ask them to not wash the car when its in for work .. we have a few customers who insist that only they clean their cars so its not an unusual request .

[Tim Marlow]

I’m not a bodywork professional, but I have extensive experience in the field of pharmaceutical cleaning. If that’s an ammonia or hydroxide based cleaning solution residue, water scale, or polishing clay deposits, then a dilute solution of white vinegar should lift the stains without causing other damage. Our cleaning regimes always had an acid wash followed by a distilled water rinse as the last cleaning stages. Being mildly acidic the vinegar will dissolve the solids, and then rinsing with distilled water will flush them away. Obviously try it on an inconspicuous spot first. Make up a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and dab it on. Leave it a few minutes then use a distilled water and a clean cloth to flush the area and wipe it dry.

[Waspie]

Comments from work ..

Hard work and possible coloured boot polish a good shout.

From the detailer ..

Dave recommends Trim max or Solution finish after cleaning.

I would think the entire door would need a dam good clean .. and then if its the dealer who is causing this ask them to not wash the car when its in for work .. we have a few customers who insist that only they clean their cars so its not an unusual request .

Thanks Iain, the bold is a decision I have already reached.

That's definitely a possibility as I mentioned earlier, but I'm hoping for Dougs sake that it isnt.

Overly strong cleaners like TFR used by dealers, not diluted enough, can cause it also.

Andy, yeah, I'm thinking along those lines. I used to wash aircraft with a chemical called 'Ardrox' way back in the 60's/70's. If it was either too strong a solution or it was left on for too long then it resulted in streaking. ( I remember father in law washing his car in whatever they clean buses with and it removed a layer or three of paint from his car.)

I’m not a bodywork professional, but I have extensive experience in the field of pharmaceutical cleaning. If that’s an ammonia or hydroxide based cleaning solution residue, water scale, or polishing clay deposits, then a dilute solution of white vinegar should lift the stains without causing other damage. Our cleaning regimes always had an acid wash followed by a distilled water rinse as the last cleaning stages. Being mildly acidic the vinegar will dissolve the solids, and then rinsing with distilled water will flush them away. Obviously try it on an inconspicuous spot first. Make up a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and dab it on. Leave it a few minutes then use a distilled water and a clean cloth to flush the area and wipe it dry.

Thank you Tim. A job for me next week is to contact BMW in Dorchester and find out what they use to clean their customers vehicles. Then I will decide exactly what route to take. It's really p*ssing me off as I never use pressure washers or chemicals other that Auto Glam products on any of my cars, of which there have been many. This is the first time I have experienced anything like this.

Thank you all for replying it's really humbling to know you're part of a group that can come together.
I have a feeling I will be giving the car an intense hand wash next week and then maybe a light polish to reinforce the layer already on after the last polish a couple of months ago. Only ever polish it twice a year anyway - before winter and after winter. Never needed to do it more frequently such is the quality of AG products. Hopefully the wash and polish will stabilise the bodywork and allow me to concentrate on restoring the plastic to how it should be.

[Richard48]

I shall ask my Brother.Hes a former classic vechile restorer.
Rich

[Waspie]

I shall ask my Brother.Hes a former classic vechile restorer.
Rich

Appreciated Richard. :thumb2:

[Waspie]

I gave the car a damn good clean Monday and after checking all the plastic, the hot water wash after the IPA previously applied seems to have done the trick. Yesterday, Tuesday, I applied my newly acquired AG bumper and trim Gell and all is looking good. I did the complete external trim so that all would be equal so fingers crossed. Feeling much more positive about the whole thing. The garage who services the car will be instructed 'No valet' free or not!!

[Andy T]

Nice one Doug. Fingers crossed it holds out for you.

[Waspie]

Nice one Doug. Fingers crossed it holds out for you.

Cheers Andy. Never encountered anything like this before so I hope it's last I see of it. Thank you again for your advice and help. :thumb2:

[langy71]

Cheers Andy. Never encountered anything like this before so I hope it's last I see of it. Thank you again for your advice and help. :thumb2:

That Auto Glym bumper gel is my current favourite... gives good results and doesn't leave a sticky residue..

[Waspie]

That Auto Glym bumper gel is my current favourite... gives good results and doesn't leave a sticky residue..

Smells quite nice too!!

[langy71]

Smells quite nice too!!

you should have a whiff of some 'poorboys black hole glaze'... smells all 'grapey'.. and gives black coloured cars a gorgeous wet look finish...(I spend far too much time cleaning and waxing my car...lol)

[Waspie]

you should have a whiff of some 'poorboys black hole glaze'... smells all 'grapey'.. and gives black coloured cars a gorgeous wet look finish...(I spend far too much time cleaning and waxing my car...lol)

Never heard of it!
I have to admit to being a clean car freak! Thats one job SWIMBO never has to badger or bribe me to do!!! After owning two black cars - never again. Especially living where I do where Portland stone dust is just everywhere!!!!

[Andy T]

A big thumbs up from me for black hole. :thumb2:

[Waspie]

A big thumbs up from me for black hole. :thumb2:

It certainly sounds interesting. (Just had a read on Messrs google and co). My mini has a black roof so it may be something I'll look at in the future!

[Andy T]

I reckon my bottle must be well past its sell by date by now!

I've had my bright yellow S4 since 2010 and obviously don't use it on that, so must have bought it long before :smiling5:

I've used it occasionally on work jobs that needed something extra and it still worked fine despite its age.