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Black specks

Posted: 8/21/14 3:34pmMessage 1 of 9
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tinbender
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edgwood, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.

  I haven't been able to drive my car for a while , and today when I pulled the cover off I saw black specks all over it.(1) most important what do I use to remove them (2) what's a good car cover that will work better and preferably keep the car dry when it rains.

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   Rick

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Re: Black specks

Posted: 8/21/14 3:43pmMessage 2 of 9
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
Rick were they mold?

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Re: Black specks

Posted: 8/21/14 7:43pmMessage 3 of 9
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 auto

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Assuming(yeah I know,don't assume) you already tried washing the car as normal, and the specs remained, then, probably have to use Clay Bar. While I am not a detail person(ask anyone) I have heard the (I think its mcguires or mothers clay bar) does a great job of cleaning the surface.

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Re: Black specks

Posted: 8/22/14 12:59amMessage 4 of 9
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edgwood, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.
Ebo,I don't know if it's mold.
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Re: Black specks

Posted: 8/22/14 3:11amMessage 5 of 9
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Rick, Get the Superweave cover (I believe) from California Car Cover Company. I've had them on two of my cars for years. The paint always looks great when I take them off. You may have "spider poop". I've had that before, it does wash off if it is.


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Re: Black specks

Posted: 8/22/14 3:44pmMessage 6 of 9
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Vette(s): 1976 corvette L82 red interior with white seats and door panels with ceramic headers and flow master exhaust and a Crane Cam
Believe it or not try WD40 it will remove any sticky substance I just used it to remove alot of tar spots which recently just happened to me driving past a tarring of the road job !! spray WD40 wait a few minutes and wipe clean then wash the area afterwards
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Re: Black specks

Posted: 9/10/14 8:12amMessage 7 of 9
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Vette(s): 1970 Green Convertible
What is the color of your car cover? Did this occur outside?
I have had filler from covers get on my car as the covers material broke down. I have also had black mold and mildew on a convertible top due to trapped moisture under the cover. I switched to using waterproof covers rather than breathable ones. They cost about $60.00 at Pep Boys. Much less expensive than California brand.
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Re: Black specks

Posted: 9/10/14 11:50amMessage 8 of 9
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
 Simple Green also works well on residue. Non-toxic and water based.


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Posted: 9/10/14 7:01pmMessage 9 of 9
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
I suggested vinegar and water and all the spots wiped right off, then he laid down a good coat of wax. Car looks beautiful again.
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