I bought an old BMW covered in salt deposits. How can i safely remove it?

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bimmerd00d

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I bought a 91 BMW 318i for a few hundred bucks 2 weeks ago. The paint at first glance was just horrid, and covered with oxidation, but apparently it's salt. I can rub my finger and it comes off and there's paint underneath that could probably be revived. It has sat for about a year out in the sun, so i'm sure it's going to be ruined. I want to see if it's salvageable before I go the route of having it painted. I just noticed it today, so the only thing i've tried is ONR and a coin-op. I've tried ONR, and a coin-op with no success. I'm afraid to try a claybar or anything. I spoke to a pro detailer about it earlier and he said try a claybar in an inconspicuous area, which i will do. I figured i'd see if anyone has had any experience with this before
 
You could always try a nice foam APC bath.



If you say its dust that comes off with your finger but not with water then i would say its probably oxidized or clear coat failure (depending on whats on it?).



I would just hit a small patch with a cleaner wax or decent polish and see what happens. If its a case that you are thinking you need to repaint it you might as well give polishing a try.
 
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