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Removing Dried Berries from Car's Paint and Windoes

My SUV was parked outside while we worked on our house. Apparently, some kids thought it would be cute to throw berries on it. The weather was around 100 degrees outside and it was probably several days before we noticed. Does anyone have any idea how to get these off.

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Removing Decals from a Car

Can someone tell me what to use to remove old decals from a car? The previous owner had too much of a good thing.

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Can Scraping Ice on a Windshield Do Damage?

Will scraping ice off a windshield harm it in any way?

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Homemade Waterless Car Wash Solution

How do I make my own waterless car wash solution to put in a spray bottle?

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Waterless Car Wash

"Wash" your car during a water shortage by wiping it down with a soft cloth (microfiber works well), while there is dew on it in the morning. A lot of grime comes off with the moisture.

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Removing Bitumen from Car's Undercarriage

I have bitumen all over the bottom off my car. I tried paint thinners which has no effect on the really heavy parts. I asked the company that sprayed the road what to use, they said Citrus Force, but that removed the paint as well. Any suggestions?

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Removing Paint Marks From a Car's Finish

While I was pulling into my garage, I accidentally scraped the wall in my brand-new car. Now I have house paint and some scratches on my car. Any ideas of how to get it off? Thanks.

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Use Bath Scrubby To Wash Car

When cleaning your car and the bug spots are hard to get off, just use a nylon bath scrubby ball that comes with many bath sets. They are soft and will not scratch the paint but will work wonderful on those greasy bug spots and black tar.

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Removing Crazy Glue from a Car

How do I remove crazy glue from the exterior of my car without ruining the paint?

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Maintaining a New Car's Factory Paint Job

What's the best way to preserve the paint on your new car? How to keep it looking new longer without old fashion wax?

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Removing Spilled Paint from Truck Exterior

My husband and I have a dark purple truck. Someone lost a bucket of white paint on the road and of course we drove through it. How do I get the white paint off the truck without ruining the paint job?

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Caring for the New Auto Finish - Scratch Shield

Nissan has a new paint called "Scratch Shield". They do not recommend the use of wax or polish. What can safely protect the finish of this paint that does not involve damaging abrasives or repetitious friction?

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Product Review: Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover

Use this product to remove paint ball on car's finish. Just follow the directions which are very simple. Wash and dry area on car in which product is to be used.

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Getting Rid of Water Spots on Windshield

Back in the summer when it was 100+ F, while watering my lawn the water got on my car windshield and left a residue that I cannot get off. I've tried SLR, LimeAway, Crudcutter, Goo Gone, and RainX.

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Using Oven Cleaner on Ceramic Exhaust Pipe

I wiped my ceramic coated exhaust pipe with a micro fiber cloth. Can I use oven cleaner on the ceramic?

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Repairing Rust Spots on Car

Can you remove or cover up rust from a car's wheel-well? I have an older car that has begun to rust just above one of the tires on the body of the car. I would love to hear any tips.

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Removing Artillery Fungus Stains on a Car

I have these brown dots on my car and found out that it is Artillery fungus. I park my car near 2 flower beds that have mulch.

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Brown Dots on My Car

I have small brown dots on my car. I think it's from the tree I park below. I have tried pure acetone, hand sanitizer, alcohol, and WD-40 but nothing works. I try to scrape it off with a credit card but then I'm left with a white dot.

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Saving on Car Washing

What is a cheap way to wash a car?

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Washing Your Car With Dish Soap

Is it safe to wash your car with dish soap?

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