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Old 09-04-2008, 06:02 PM
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what is the best way to clean the rear spoiler found on turbo models ? mine has this splotchy, multicolor, glair
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Old 09-04-2008, 06:15 PM
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Bump for the same issue. Mine kinda looks like oil in water. All multi-colored. Ive tried clay bar too. 0_o

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Old 09-04-2008, 06:30 PM
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Wax it. That worked for me.
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Tried that as well. :O
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Old 09-04-2008, 06:53 PM
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Like a cleaner wax or just the norm.
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Old 09-04-2008, 06:58 PM
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For me I have used Zymol and I have used the wax that comes with the clay bar. Mothers clay bar and wax. 0_o ...
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I'd try vineger, or goo-gone or a buffer.

I don't worry about it anymore... you could always paint it if you don't like the trippy iridescent shimmer.
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I'd try vineger, or goo-gone or a buffer.

I don't worry about it anymore... you could always paint it if you don't like the trippy iridescent shimmer.
Trippy iridescent shimmer.........I like it
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I had the same problem too. I used Meguiars NXT spray wax and it seems to work pretty well for me.

Let us know what your results are
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Old 09-04-2008, 11:49 PM
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The zymol did great, thanks
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I clay barred it then waxed it. It looked new!
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