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Best way to remove dried polishing compound

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bighealeysource

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Hey y'all
What is the best way to remove dried polishing compound ( probably 3M brand) ? Got it on my louvered bonnet under the louvers which are hard to get to and thought I would ask if someone knows an easy way to do it.
Thanks
Mike
 
I just used a cotton towel and water and it came off. I am surprised how far it spreads. I still find it in places that are not visible till I put the car up on a lift. That polishing machine can throw it pretty far.

Jerry
 
Wash it.
Polish it
Clay it with lubricant.
Wax it,
-Leave the buffing machine on the shelf.
 
bighealeysource said:
Hey y'all
What is the best way to remove dried polishing compound ( probably 3M brand) ? Got it on my louvered bonnet under the louvers which are hard to get to and thought I would ask if someone knows an easy way to do it.
Thanks
Mike
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Try the Griots website for a solution. I can't remember where I've seen the info on your problem but you do want to do it correctly the first time around especially with the high cost of paint today.
 
Patrick67BJ8 said:
Try the Griots website for a solution. I can't remember where I've seen the info on your problem but you do want to do it correctly the first time around especially with the high cost of paint today.
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Another source from folks who have a blog and carry products that can help you. www.autogeek.net/
 
Keoke said:
Wash it.
Polish it
Clay it with lubricant.
Wax it,
-Leave the buffing machine on the shelf.
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Your order is a little off Keoke:

Wash it (with dish detergent if you're going to clay, more aggressive than car wash soap)
Clay it (can use clean dish detergent suds as the lubricant)
To remove spider webs, compound it
Polish it
Wax it

As far as removing dried compound, it needs to be wet to help break it down.
 
Are you asking because it's hard to dissolve or because the the geometry of the affected area makes it hard to get at?

If the problem is the geometry, a picture would help.
 
Hey y'all,
Thanks for the suggestions. Here is a picture although hard to tell. Issue is the dried compound under the louvers and in on the reinforcing structure underneath. Think I'll try the lemon juice and tooth brush idea.
Regards
Mike
 

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If the lemon juice (or other solvent, I usually start with a detailing spray) appears to be softening the residue I'd try something softer than a toothbrush first. Nylon bristles can sometimes scratch soft paint. I always start with a natural bristle brush like a paintbrush, makeup brush or pastry brush.

If you need the stiffer bristles, wet the area well with a high lubricity carwash soap solution or a detailing spray.

Also, a tip I got for removing stubborn residue from crevices from a guy who does concours prep on multi-million dollar classics, bamboo teriyaki skewers.
 
Man it seems like the simplest solution here is don't put no louvers in ah hood.
Ireally use to think that was -:cool:----------:highly_amused:
 
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