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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 07:15 AM
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Unhappy Rear bumper of 2006 Monte Carlo

Just curious. I have an 06 White fully loaded Monte Carlo with 19,500 miles on it. I bought it in 07 with 40 miles on it and I am the only owner. I gargage the car and i only use GM or Meguiars car wash. I bought some wax at QVC and used that. last week I washed the car and I noticed some tiny dark like spots that looked like rust but the bumper is plastic. What are they. Not a lot of them. I think that I might sell this car as it is a shame not to use it but I am worried about getting it dirty etc. I should not have a new car.
 
Old Feb 4, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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They are just contaminants on the paint. Claybar and some polish will take care of them quick. From what I understand, they are little metal particles from the brakes that stick to the car like dust. When they get wet they rust and leave a little orange spot.
 
Old Feb 4, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Emily Abbey
Just curious. I have an 06 White fully loaded Monte Carlo with 19,500 miles on it. I bought it in 07 with 40 miles on it and I am the only owner. I gargage the car and i only use GM or Meguiars car wash. I bought some wax at QVC and used that. last week I washed the car and I noticed some tiny dark like spots that looked like rust but the bumper is plastic. What are they. Not a lot of them. I think that I might sell this car as it is a shame not to use it but I am worried about getting it dirty etc. I should not have a new car.
No need to sell what sounds like such a beautiful car for such a silly reason. Enjoy it and Welcome to the Forum!
 
Old Feb 4, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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No need to sell what sounds like such a beautiful car for such a silly reason. Enjoy it and Welcome to the Forum!
X2 I'd love to have a 7th gen with that low of miles! I say keep it if you can
 
Old Feb 4, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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Clay bar and polish will take that off - it's most likely rail dust or contaminate in the air.
 
Old Feb 4, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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Welcome!
 
Old Feb 4, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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i'd clay bar then wax. If it comes off, awesome....if not, then decide what you wanna do...
 
Old Feb 4, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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Welcome! hope you solve your problem and keep what sounds like a beauty!
 
Old Feb 5, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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Welcome to the MCF. Keep your Monte. All cars get dirty.
 
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 12:55 AM
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Welcome to the site. If your not sure how to detail the car you could always take it to a shop and have washed and waxed. Then the paint would be protected. A few coats of wax a year should keep it looking great.
 



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