Compound cleaning

[jerber1]

No matter how careful I am, I still get some compound splatter or dust on the car. I wash the car but still dust and splatter seems
find its way into window seals that wont come off with regular washing. What is the best way to clean this?

 

[allenk4]

Prophylactic application of tape

 

[wdmaccord]

Agree, tape before. but since you didn't, OP, usually some APC and agitation with a paint safe brush will take care of it. Might take a few tries.

 

[DAnewbie]

here is one for ya. how do you get compound out of paint chip holes? I have washed, polished, QD. still there.
is there a secret?

 

[cleanmycorolla]

here is one for ya. how do you get compound out of paint chip holes? I have washed, polished, QD. still there.
is there a secret?

qtip, any cotton or foam swab with some apc

 

[FUNX650]

here is one for ya. how do you get compound out of paint chip holes? I have washed, polished, QD. still there.
is there a secret?

"Like dissolves Like"

•Many compounds contain petroleum distillates of one kind or another.
-Naphtha(s) seems to be the more prevalent one(s).

-Hardware stores carry Naphtha---The VM&P Naphtha.
-Zippo lighter fluid has Naphtha.
-So does Coleman camp fuel.
-Use with the above Q-Tip method
Keep in mind: Caution: Highly flammable...

•Always thoroughly wash the affected areas after it's use.
•Then: I recommend an LSP application/re-application.

Bob

 

[allenk4]

here is one for ya. how do you get compound out of paint chip holes? I have washed, polished, QD. still there.
is there a secret?

Spray with APC (10:1)

Dwell 60 seconds

Agitate with small soft brush

Hit it with Steam

When steaming with a high pressure steamer (over 100 psi) don't get too close to the defect to avoid damaging the paint at the edge of the defect.

 

[jerber1]

Would it be possible to apply the compound/polish on the paint with a wax application pad, then work the compound that way?

 

[Mizzoutiger]

After polishing and before I apply sealant, I'll pressure wash again with foam cannon with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash Red (same as used to remove LSP) and pressure wash/rinse spraying directly in nooks/seals. Finally, as mentioned by others, I try to tape off areas as best as possible.