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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 04:25 AM
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Pepper White Mini has speckled boot.

When washing Snazzi recently, I noticed some very small specks on the boot below the windshield. They make the paint look a little like Bryers Vanilla Ice Cream, what with the vanilla beans ground up in it. Tiny specks. However, I am unable to clean them off, even with my wool hand mit and soap. Would anyone have a good idea on what I should do? Thanks in advance....

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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Americonium
When washing Snazzi recently, I noticed some very small specks on the boot below the windshield. They make the paint look a little like Bryers Vanilla Ice Cream, what with the vanilla beans ground up in it. Tiny specks. However, I am unable to clean them off, even with my wool hand mit and soap. Would anyone have a good idea on what I should do? Thanks in advance....

Abe
Had the same thing on my old 2004 PW/B... I love your description, it's right on target
Claybar to the rescue!! Just work the heck out of it with the claybar and it'll come off, I bet.
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=Zaino
 
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 06:34 AM
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I get the spec real bad on my LY. They are on everyMINI but more visible on certain colors. The clay bar is your answer, plus get a duster and keep that thing dusted off constantly.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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Check out this thread I just posted
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=50820

Claybar is the best answer, but Goo Gone will take any remaining specs that won't come out with clay. Be sure to thoroughly clean and rewax this area.

Richard
 
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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...And wax with a good wax. A slick surface and periodic quick detailing will keep your butt clean. (let me re-phrase that)
 
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 04:36 AM
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Thanks for the response gang! I have the next five days off, I suppose I'll be cleaning, rubbing, and waxing. I can't let this happen again.....
 
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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Wow, that clay bar stuff really works!

Thanks for the advice, folks, I really appreciate it!
 
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