Black Edition prints on paint

[bmclark25]

I have a 2015 Express black edition and I have hand/palm prints that do not come off when washed. Any recommendations on how to get rid of these? There are a couple on the passenger door and back door where my son gets in. I also have a couple marks on the bed of the truck as well that will not come out.

 

[shadowhawk]

what are you using to wash the truck? Have you used Dawn dish soap?

 

[bmclark25]

I have not tried Dawn dish soap. Typically I will take it to one of the do it yourself places. I try to hand wash once a month or so but have been busy this summer and have not.

 

[shadowhawk]

sounds like greasy finger prints. Try Dawn.

 

[JB1]

wont Dawn remove any wax??

 

[Kinetic]

wont Dawn remove any wax??

Yes it will

 

[Kinetic]

I have a 2015 Express black edition and I have hand/palm prints that do not come off when washed. Any recommendations on how to get rid of these? There are a couple on the passenger door and back door where my son gets in. I also have a couple marks on the bed of the truck as well that will not come out.

When you wash are you just spraying it down or are you traditionally washing with a wash mitt or towel? Just spraying it down won't remove everything on the paint but a traditional wash will get almost everything off, it requires the agitation.

 

[bmclark25]

When I hand was it I use a mitt. I have not hand washed it this summer and that is when I started to notice the areas. When I take it to the do it yourself wash I use the sprayer and the foam brush. This has not removed any of it. I will try to hand wash it this weekend and if that does not take it off I will try the dawn soap.

When you wash are you just spraying it down or are you traditionally washing with a wash mitt or towel? Just spraying it down won't remove everything on the paint but a traditional wash will get almost everything off, it requires the agitation.

 

[Kinetic]

When I hand was it I use a mitt. I have not hand washed it this summer and that is when I started to notice the areas. When I take it to the do it yourself wash I use the sprayer and the foam brush. This has not removed any of it. I will try to hand wash it this weekend and if that does not take it off I will try the dawn soap.

Ouch on using the brush. Anyway, worst case use a small dab of polish on the marks, that should take care of them as long as they are on top of the top and not etched in.

 

[shadowhawk]

none of those are designed to remove waxes and grease. they are designed for dirt and dust. Dawn will remove any oil based products, including wax. I use dawn to strip the truck for a clean slate when fully detailing it. But then wax is the last step.

 

[Schultzestrength]

Meguairs Quick Detailer and a microfiber cloth should do the trick.