silver-white spots on red paint? - Volvo C30 Forums and Community

vinny blair · 07-12-2008, 10:41 AM

Hi there. I just came from washing/Waxing my car. I've been using Cullinite Insulator wax at the recommendation of the dealer and it really does seem to protect the paint from bugs and road debris (from sticking).

Anyhow, I was drying it off this morning and noticed for the first time all of these silvery-white spots. Most are pin-prick size but there is one on the hood that is pretty noticable--maybe about the size of an orange seed.

I tried to buff these out with no success and the new coat of wax did nothing either. My mind did go right to paint blisters but the finish is still completely smooth and I also saw 2 on the windshield: one right below where the wipers rest and another on the area where the rain sensor is (not clear glass).

Any ideas? Environmental contaminant? I've never seen anything like this before so any ideas are appreciated. Oh! One thing: these spots seem to be mostly on the horizontal or near-horizontal surfaces (hood, flat area on the doors, rear quarter panel, rear deck lid, etc.)....

Sam · 07-12-2008, 11:13 AM

road sign paint?

Xtreme-Klean · 07-12-2008, 09:09 PM

Time to clay your car.
Rewax afterwards.

Wizzly · 07-13-2008, 07:46 AM

bah i have to see it ^^ !!!

07-12-2008, 10:41 AM	#1
vinny blair C30W Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 71	silver-white spots on red paint? Hi there. I just came from washing/Waxing my car. I've been using Cullinite Insulator wax at the recommendation of the dealer and it really does seem to protect the paint from bugs and road debris (from sticking). Anyhow, I was drying it off this morning and noticed for the first time all of these silvery-white spots. Most are pin-prick size but there is one on the hood that is pretty noticable--maybe about the size of an orange seed. I tried to buff these out with no success and the new coat of wax did nothing either. My mind did go right to paint blisters but the finish is still completely smooth and I also saw 2 on the windshield: one right below where the wipers rest and another on the area where the rain sensor is (not clear glass). Any ideas? Environmental contaminant? I've never seen anything like this before so any ideas are appreciated. Oh! One thing: these spots seem to be mostly on the horizontal or near-horizontal surfaces (hood, flat area on the doors, rear quarter panel, rear deck lid, etc.).... __________________

07-12-2008, 11:13 AM	#2
Sam C30 tuner/Volvo employee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Belgium, Gent Posts: 1,714	road sign paint? __________________ Have a look at my (former) Project C30 and the to come Project C31!! ->here<-

07-12-2008, 09:09 PM	#3
Xtreme-Klean C30WORLD S Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: OC, SoCal Posts: 332	Time to clay your car. Rewax afterwards. __________________ There is no place like 127.0.0.1

07-13-2008, 07:46 AM	#4
Wizzly C30PRO Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Israel Posts: 136	bah i have to see it ^^ !!! __________________ 07 volvo C30 -israel 08 volvo C30 -Switzerland 07 volvo S80 -dad's

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