At a recent track event, I used magnetic car numbers for the first time. I made sure to clean off the paint and the back of the numbers before applying them so there wouldn't be anything to scratch the paint.
After two days at the track, I removed the numbers.
Now, the paint where one of the numbers was has a mottled appearance. I cannot feel any scratches or any film / dirt / stuff on the paint. I really don't think it's scratches because it is a mottled appearance over the entire area the magnetic numbers were placed, not a few linear scratches here and there.
I've washed the car and it's still there. Quick detailer spray didn't work. I gave a very quick attempt at using a claybar on a little spot to see if that worked and didn't see anything coming off quickly - I should try again when I have more time I guess.
From straight-on, you cannot really tell anything is going on. Looking at an angle, you can tell that the rest of the paint has a flat / mirror finish and the area where the magnetic numbers were has a dull finish, with sort of "spots".
Any ideas?
If this will indeed need professional help, how does on determine what detailer to go to? Stop by and ask to see a car they are working on?
Alternatively, does anybody know a good detailer in the Burlington, Vermont area.
