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Old Oct 13, 2000 | 12:29 PM
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From: dunedin florida u.s.
cleaning road grime off lower paint

my car is medium maui blue and sliver on the last 4 inches all the way around ,after 11 years alot of mud and dirt has discolored some of the silver portion whats the best way to clean it without just repainting
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Old Oct 20, 2000 | 07:34 AM
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You have the same colors as me; a great combination...My silver has never discolored, but you could try cleaning it real well and then using some rubbing compound on it, either buffing it by hand or with a power buffer. Be careful around any high edges, as you could buff the paint right off if you linger in one spot too long. The compound will take off a bit of the paint, and hopefully the discoloration as well. Good luck.

P.S. Used to live just north of Tarpon Springs some years ago...

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