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How to get antifreeze stains out of paint

Discussion in 'Detailing & Showroom' started by 88MONDIAL, Jul 19, 2019.

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  1. 88MONDIAL

    88MONDIAL Formula 3

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    #1 88MONDIAL, Jul 19, 2019
    I blew a hose after my major this springtime. It sprayed antifreeze all over my paint on the back of my Mondial Coupe. I got home and wiped it of asap and used just a detail spray and light soap and water on a microfiber and dried right away after wiping. But there are droplets of discoloration on the back deck, particularly in certain angles/light. Is there anything I can do to get rid of them??

    Thanks!
     
  2. LBBP

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    #2 LBBP, Jul 20, 2019
    I'm thinking the discoloration is from the antifreeze "stripping" the wax/sealant from the paint. Try gently re- applying your choice of wax/sealant over those spots and see if it helps.
     
  3. 88MONDIAL

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    #3 88MONDIAL, Jul 22, 2019
    I will give that a try, thanks for the advice!
     
  4. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 BigTex, Jul 22, 2019
    Without knowing your paint system, I would still mention 3M Finesse It, for micro polishing modern clear coat finishes.

    It's not a full rubbing or polishing compound.
    But a lot of the water based paints just are more easily damaged by chemicals.
     
  5. steved033

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    #5 steved033, Jul 23, 2019
    If it's a mondial, it's probably single stage... i agree with just re-waxing, and if that doesn't work a light polishing compound, by hand.

    sjd
     
  6. 88MONDIAL

    88MONDIAL Formula 3

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    #6 88MONDIAL, Jul 23, 2019
    Thanks guys, I will give it a try. From a lot of angles/lighting you can't see them, but in others, you see the spots. I appreciate your input.
     
  7. MobileJay

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    #7 MobileJay, Jul 24, 2019
    I hope I am wrong but being single stage, this could have stained the finish and no waxing or compounding is going to remove that. I tried taking this out of a single stage on a friends car a long time ago and it got a tiny bit better but nothing really happened.
     

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