Need a detailer in the CNJ. Chemical Plant damage.

[jmessin1]

I worked at a chemical plant for a year and a half right out of college while I was job searching. I now have this `film` on my entire car. I am POSITIVE it has to be from the plant because I have washed/waxed/claybar`d and it will not come off. I have tried `stripper wax` hoping it was wax buildup, didn`t work. Thought that maybe it was water-marks, its not.



I recently had my windows tinted and even tho the tint goes on in the inside, he tried to help me with the outside windows. It won`t come off with his cleaning products, razorblades, or steel wool.



I have come to the conclusion that I cannot fix this. I need to have this taken care of. I`m hoping that this `film` is on the surface and not in the clearcoat/paint.



I`m hoping someone here can refer me to someone who can look at it and tell me what is going on with it, then I could go from there.



Its an 06 Subaru WRX.

[togwt]

You`ll need to identify the chemical to ascertain what will safely remove it



What type of chemicals does the plant process?

Can you or someone at the plant tell us what chemicals are emitted, as others who work at the plant must also have this `film` problem.

[David Fermani]

I`d try doing a chemical correction by doing an extensive Decon Wash before going with a mechanical method. Look at this product company as they specialize in these types of applications: Automotive International > Home

[Ron Ketcham]

My old company supplies Detail Masters, out of San Antonio, Tx.

They do big catasphoic emission`s from refinerys, chemical plants, etc for the insurance carriers.

They have been using the ValuGard ABC system for over 15 years as the first step before performing any other corrective measures.

15 years, thousands and thousands of vehicle, all over the world?

Guess it does what it is supposed to do, as it`s description says.

Grumpy

[David Fermani]

Used the ABC system on 100`s of employee vehicles that were parked at various Ford plants as well as brand new ones that accumulated fallout at the plants/dealer lots. This is the only product I know that is recommended by pretty much all of the OEM car and paint manufacturers to remove this condition.

[jmessin1]

Ok, thanks. I just want to tackle this before it becomes too late. I will definitely make sure to find out what chemical is coming out of the stacks so I can purchase the right product. Thanks for the input.

[David Fermani]

Realistically speaking, after a year and a half of exposure I`d say what`s done is done. You may even want to consider having the plant responsible for this problem paying the bill. That`s how it usually goes if you can create enough documentation pointing their way. Wouldn`t be too hard to take a look at some of the other vehicle parked in this area to zero in on the cause and origin.

[autoaesthetica]

I am about to use Step A on a lotus that hasn`t been detailed in a lonnnng time, and is very very well driven. I will be using this in combo with FK1119 which IMO, the pair can get through any sort of filth.

[Ron Ketcham]

Mike, DO NOT USE the A and then follow with the FK1119.

Use what ever system you chose, but DO NOT MIX systems!

OK?

Grumpy

[jmessin1]

You may even want to consider having the plant responsible for this problem paying the bill. That`s how it usually goes if you can create enough documentation pointing their way. Wouldn`t be too hard to take a look at some of the other vehicle parked in this area to zero in on the cause and origin.

I don`t live in the area anymore but remain friends with old co-workers. I have emailed them and am waiting for a response. I cannot ask the company to pay for the repair at this time because my sister is in the middle of a million dollar business deal with them and they know we are family.



I know what`s done is done but I still have a little bit of hope that it will come off chemically.



Photo of the fallout.