Bottom panel dirt

GoBuckeyes1 · 04-05-2020, 04:40 AM

Hi all
I have this white splattering pattern on lower panel behind the wheels of my black M3
Doesn't come off with regular hand washing.
Thinking clay bar might take this off? Any other ideas?
I checked car for the rona and she's negative

kosd · 04-05-2020, 11:30 AM

Maybe try and bug and tar remover spray to soften it followed by another hand washing to get most of it off before clay bar. Clay is abrasive but looks like it may be necessary. It looks like it may be from freshly painted road stripes. If that’s the case, a magic eraser with some sappy water and light pressure should take it off but be careful that you don’t leave any blemishes.

I would think that you would need a polish in this area with a DA after getting that off.

MrSmartyPants · 04-05-2020, 01:39 PM

I would try to clay it.

Unfortunately there is also a good chance those are rock chips from the front wheels. You can compound and polish it'll hid them a bit. PPF is you're only real option to protect or mud flaps.

GoBuckeyes1 · 04-05-2020, 03:32 PM

I ordered mud flaps from Tommy L garage so that is a start.

Wmf80 · 04-05-2020, 07:47 PM

How many miles ?

GoBuckeyes1 · 04-05-2020, 09:31 PM

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How many miles ?

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Originally Posted by Wmf80

How many miles ?

30K

Tommy L Garage · 04-06-2020, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBuckeyes1

I ordered mud flaps from Tommy L garage so that is a start.

That will help

AtlantisF80 · 04-07-2020, 01:06 PM

pits from rock chips. you can only paint over that to remove it.

damageprone · 04-13-2020, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSmartyPants

Unfortunately there is also a good chance those are rock chips from the front wheels. You can compound and polish it'll hid them a bit. PPF is you're only real option to protect or mud flaps.

I believe MrSmartyPants is correct. I mean..his username checks out.

MrSmartyPants · 04-14-2020, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by damageprone

I believe MrSmartyPants is correct. I mean..his username checks out.

My wife doesn't necessarily agree though.

As for these rock chips, they suck. I have them up my front doors too. White hides it well.

GoBuckeyes1 · 04-17-2020, 07:22 PM

Installed mud flaps from Tommy L Garage. Nice quality and super easy install. Highly recommend.

icegrill · 04-17-2020, 08:23 PM

Bro those are rock chips🙃

Groganrocket · 04-17-2020, 10:08 PM

Rock chips

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GoBuckeyes1 Enlisted Member 17 Rep 37 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: 43082 iTrader: (0)	Hi all I have this white splattering pattern on lower panel behind the wheels of my black M3 Doesn't come off with regular hand washing. Thinking clay bar might take this off? Any other ideas? I checked car for the rona and she's negative Attached Images
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kosd Private First Class 37 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 2015 YMB M4 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: naperville, il, usa iTrader: (0)	Maybe try and bug and tar remover spray to soften it followed by another hand washing to get most of it off before clay bar. Clay is abrasive but looks like it may be necessary. It looks like it may be from freshly painted road stripes. If that’s the case, a magic eraser with some sappy water and light pressure should take it off but be careful that you don’t leave any blemishes. I would think that you would need a polish in this area with a DA after getting that off.
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MrSmartyPants Lieutenant 360 Rep 500 Posts Drives: F80 M3 - 6MT_MW on SO Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	I would try to clay it. Unfortunately there is also a good chance those are rock chips from the front wheels. You can compound and polish it'll hid them a bit. PPF is you're only real option to protect or mud flaps.
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GoBuckeyes1 Enlisted Member 17 Rep 37 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: 43082 iTrader: (0)	I ordered mud flaps from Tommy L garage so that is a start.
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Wmf80 Lieutenant Colonel 776 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: f80 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Island ny iTrader: (3)	How many miles ?
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AtlantisF80 First Lieutenant 113 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 / 2008 328i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	pits from rock chips. you can only paint over that to remove it. __________________ 2017 BMW M3 /// Atlantis Metallic Blue / Sakhir Orange
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GoBuckeyes1 Enlisted Member 17 Rep 37 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: 43082 iTrader: (0)	Installed mud flaps from Tommy L Garage. Nice quality and super easy install. Highly recommend.
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icegrill Lieutenant Colonel 2078 Rep 1,780 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Oregon iTrader: (3)	Bro those are rock chips🙃
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Groganrocket Captain 380 Rep 989 Posts Drives: 2010 e90 335i and 2015m4 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Rock chips
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