Unknown substance on door
04-27-2006, 01:23 PM
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What would that be called? The H5NE60 bird flu strain? 
Originally Posted by E60Sim' post='274918' date='Apr 27 2006, 03:53 PM
I hope you BMW dosen't get the bird flue 
04-27-2006, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='274926' date='Apr 28 2006, 12:15 AM
it is perhaps the top clear layer of paint that is slightly "eaten" out....
use SONAX Abrasive paste. I've bought it in Germany few weeks ago actually . Works like magic..... all the dents are gone now.....
it is really amazing what this 5 EUR product does. Hard to believe until seen. Believe me thou
go for it.... 1 min job and you'll be fine
use SONAX Abrasive paste. I've bought it in Germany few weeks ago actually . Works like magic..... all the dents are gone now.....
it is really amazing what this 5 EUR product does. Hard to believe until seen. Believe me thou
go for it.... 1 min job and you'll be fine
04-27-2006, 02:54 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 M6: Silverstone Metallic... Fully loaded2005 DINAN5 (545i): Jet Black... Fully loaded1955 Chevy: Custom
Oh dang... my bad! I've been using it to remove dried up birds poo 
Originally Posted by my530i' post='274928' date='Apr 27 2006, 02:23 PM
Goo Gone will destroy the clear coat. Use it with car.
04-27-2006, 03:07 PM
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Inside your car door is a hinge, and it has a special grease on it to keep it lubricated. When it rains, water sometimes gets inside the door a little bit and that grease can drip out along with some of the water. It leaves those stains on your side skirts. I am willing to bet those stains are near the front part of the door, indicating they are grease stains from the hinges.
To clear up the stains I suggest the following procedure:
1. Wash and Dry as normal
2. Use a light-cut polishing compound. (This will remove a fine layer of clear coat, along with the stain)
3. Wax (The polish will remove any wax proctection that exists, so be sure to wax when you are done)
If that doesn't work, then you might have to try a more aggressive compound.
To clear up the stains I suggest the following procedure:
1. Wash and Dry as normal
2. Use a light-cut polishing compound. (This will remove a fine layer of clear coat, along with the stain)
3. Wax (The polish will remove any wax proctection that exists, so be sure to wax when you are done)
If that doesn't work, then you might have to try a more aggressive compound.
04-27-2006, 05:37 PM
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I had the same issue. My dealer actually warned me of this at delivery and told me it happens because of the way the prep the cars for ocean freight. Since you are in Germany, maybe it is actually from the assembly process.
Mine washed off with soap and water and was gone in a few months.
Mine washed off with soap and water and was gone in a few months.
04-27-2006, 06:42 PM
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I had something similar on my newly delivered 550i. It was below the paint, & wouldn't respond to compound, wax, etc. My salesman called me to say he spoke with someone in the body shop who had seen this before. I brought the car back, the put a heat gun on the spot for 45 seconds, & the spot disappeared. It was almost as if there was some moisture in the paint during delivery. A week later, still no problem.
My spot was on the driver's door below the door lock (inside edge in two places). Hope this information is helpful.
Regards,
Marty
My spot was on the driver's door below the door lock (inside edge in two places). Hope this information is helpful.
Regards,
Marty
04-27-2006, 07:41 PM
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I don't know if this is it, but all BMW's transported overseas get coated with some kind of goo to protect the paint or something like that during shipping. Its pretty hard to remove afterwards. If you open the front doors and check near the hidge area i'm sure you'll find this goo stuff there still.
