Uh oh...carbon deposit on my bumper

[Speed3ForMe]

So its been a month or so since I washed my car and so I washed her today. After going around the car I get to the exhaust and the bumper directly to the left has all this carbon deposit on it. I managed to get 70% of it off but theres still that 30% on still on there!!!

I don't want to rub it too hard and repeated soapy applications didnt get it off.

Am I screwed or what?

 

[Alejo_NIN]

have you tried with wAX?

 

[xtrememps]

I usually get it all off with some quick detail wax or some window cleaner.

 

[NCZ13]

youll need a stronger cleaner.

you could also try claying it.

try something like scratchX. Its easy enough to work by hand, and will remove it.

wax will not remove anything.

 

[Metro Gray]

Clay Bar followed by your favorite wax.

You should clay the entire car once a year, it will remove the surface contaminants which wouldn't come off with a wash.

 

[xtrememps]

Clay Bar followed by your favorite wax.

You should clay the entire car once a year, it will remove the surface contaminants which wouldn't come off with a wash.

Well yeah that will certainly work but without killing himself I'd suggest a little detail quick wax will go a long way.

 

[xtrememps]

Wax itself won't clean it but will allow you to use a micro-fiber towel with a little bit pressure to rub it off. I know because I do it all the time so saying it won't work isn't true.

 

[Speed3ForMe]

Carnauba Wax FTW!!

It took it off so easily too...I can't believe I didnt think of this earlier.

 

[xtrememps]

Carnauba Wax FTW!!

It took it off so easily too...I can't believe I didnt think of this earlier.

And I rest my case Glad it worked out for you.

 

[Metro Gray]

Odd, carnauba typically doesn't have any cleaners in it.

 

[robin2660]

Odd, carnauba typically doesn't have any cleaners in it.

But it has solvent in it.

 

[Metro Gray]

But it has solvent in it.

True they do contain oils and some contain solvents to help soften the wax.

I guess the deposits weren't that bad!

 

[Speed3ForMe]

They were bad enough that soap and mildly harsh rubbing could not take them off.

But the wax worked wonderfully!

 

[Metro Gray]

They were bad enough that soap and mildly harsh rubbing could not take them off.

But the wax worked wonderfully!

What kind of wax did you use?