Black spots that smear

NismoZ370 · 04-20-2011, 02:43 PM

When I wash my car most of the dirt comes off fine, left behind are little black specs/dots. I continue to wash these spots and usually they come right off after repeated rubbing.Then some spots leave a trail behind them like im writing on the car or something... Pearl White does not like this at all. I can continue to wash were the mark is left and it fades but doesnt completely go away. I think clay barring might be the best bet as i do not have any detail supplies at all

. Does anyone know what im talking about and have a solution to prevent this and fix the small marks left behind?

myaeger18 · 04-20-2011, 02:47 PM

To me it sounds like small tar spots. I would suggest a bug and tar remover. Meguiars makes a pretty good one. I have a white Z also and get those. Kind of annoying. Bug and Tar remover always seems to remove it.

homeryansta · 04-20-2011, 02:47 PM

I know what you're talking about. I believe those things are tars from the road. I've personally have just scrub the crap out of them with soap.

NismoZ370 · 04-20-2011, 02:49 PM

Thanks ive tried scrubbing and it just pisses me off more because there are so many! I will try the bug and tar remover appreciate it man! (You know my pain with the white!)

myaeger18 · 04-20-2011, 03:47 PM

I hear ya! Just be careful you don't scrub too hard. This paint is weak! After Bug and Tar it's not a bad idea to wax the areas after. Gotta love the white though!

azn370z · 04-20-2011, 03:50 PM

After I'm done drying my car I spray soap on my clay bar and remove the grease, etc. I don't like spraying chemicals all over the paint.

NismoZ370 · 04-20-2011, 03:57 PM

what kinda soap and clay bar do you use?

azn370z · 04-20-2011, 04:17 PM

I clay my entire z once a year. And with the used clay bar I use it to clay spots after every wash. I use zaino clay and put a cap full of zaino soap and water into a spray bottle. Any fine clay bar and car soap should be ok.

NismoZ370 · 04-20-2011, 04:43 PM

Thanks man!

gr8-wrx · 04-22-2011, 07:39 AM

My guess is that it could be road tar or maybe even tire dressing (flung off from tires). I usually can get this stuff off by using a quick detailer product. Less chance of scratching and adds protection when you're done.

Forrest · 04-22-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gr8-wrx

My guess is that it could be road tar or maybe even tire dressing (flung off from tires). I usually can get this stuff off by using a quick detailer product. Less chance of scratching and adds protection when you're done.

I was thinking tire dressing also. If its on the sides and its constant no matter where you go its definitely tire dressing. Switch to a different product that doesn't "sling".

04-20-2011, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
NismoZ370 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 711 Drives: a GTR soon! Rep Power: 15	Black spots that smear When I wash my car most of the dirt comes off fine, left behind are little black specs/dots. I continue to wash these spots and usually they come right off after repeated rubbing.Then some spots leave a trail behind them like im writing on the car or something... Pearl White does not like this at all. I can continue to wash were the mark is left and it fades but doesnt completely go away. I think clay barring might be the best bet as i do not have any detail supplies at all . Does anyone know what im talking about and have a solution to prevent this and fix the small marks left behind?

04-20-2011, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	I know what you're talking about. I believe those things are tars from the road. I've personally have just scrub the crap out of them with soap. __________________

04-20-2011, 03:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
myaeger18 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Painesville, OH Posts: 41 Drives: 2012 370Z w/sport Rep Power: 14	I hear ya! Just be careful you don't scrub too hard. This paint is weak! After Bug and Tar it's not a bad idea to wax the areas after. Gotta love the white though! Last edited by myaeger18; 04-20-2011 at 03:51 PM.

04-20-2011, 03:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	After I'm done drying my car I spray soap on my clay bar and remove the grease, etc. I don't like spraying chemicals all over the paint. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

04-20-2011, 04:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	I clay my entire z once a year. And with the used clay bar I use it to clay spots after every wash. I use zaino clay and put a cap full of zaino soap and water into a spray bottle. Any fine clay bar and car soap should be ok. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

04-20-2011, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
myaeger18 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Painesville, OH Posts: 41 Drives: 2012 370Z w/sport Rep Power: 14	To me it sounds like small tar spots. I would suggest a bug and tar remover. Meguiars makes a pretty good one. I have a white Z also and get those. Kind of annoying. Bug and Tar remover always seems to remove it.

04-20-2011, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
NismoZ370 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 711 Drives: a GTR soon! Rep Power: 15	Thanks ive tried scrubbing and it just pisses me off more because there are so many! I will try the bug and tar remover appreciate it man! (You know my pain with the white!)

04-20-2011, 03:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
NismoZ370 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 711 Drives: a GTR soon! Rep Power: 15	what kinda soap and clay bar do you use?

04-20-2011, 04:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
NismoZ370 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 711 Drives: a GTR soon! Rep Power: 15	Thanks man!

04-22-2011, 07:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	My guess is that it could be road tar or maybe even tire dressing (flung off from tires). I usually can get this stuff off by using a quick detailer product. Less chance of scratching and adds protection when you're done. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

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