Rock chips/cracks in clear coat--filled with compound, how to remove?

**amcdonal86** · 02-26-2011, 11:08 PM

I did a polishing job this weekend and I think it turned out pretty good. However, I was using M105 and M205, and it seems that excess M105/205 has ended up in all the rock chips and minor cracks in the clearcoat on my hood, causing them to stand out much more than they did before I started the job.

Is there any easy way to remove the compound from the rock chips?

**AeroCleanse** · 02-26-2011, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by amcdonal86

Is there any easy way to remove the compound from the rock chips?

IPA and water 50/50

**Alexshimshimhae** · 02-27-2011, 09:45 AM

I used a taw soaked tooth pick

**amcdonal86** · 02-27-2011, 03:43 PM

Thanks, any particular way to apply it? Will washing the car and then rubbing a IPA/water 50/50 soaked microfiber take care of most of the compound?

**AeroCleanse** · 02-27-2011, 04:05 PM

Spray the IPA/water mix, wipe with a MF towel, then the compound should come right off, if not do it again.

**amcdonal86** · 02-27-2011, 04:22 PM

Will I have to reapply wax? I have a coat of Collinite 845 on there.

**AeroCleanse** · 02-27-2011, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by amcdonal86

Will I have to reapply wax? I have a coat of Collinite 845 on there.

Yes you will

**amcdonal86** · 02-27-2011, 05:45 PM

Thank you all for your help! I`ll let you know how it goes!

**Accumulator** · 02-28-2011, 01:14 PM

If necessary, soak a cloth with the cleaner and lay it on the chips so the product can dwell for a while. You might have to find a way to keep the cloth from sliding off the car....