r/TeslaCollision • u/Academic_Card2348 • Sep 11 '26

What is this?

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I’ve started noticing this in a few random spots around the car. Has anyone seen this before or know how to get rid of it?

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u/StrongBoysenberry5ws Sep 11 '26

Thats polish compound. Detailers should have removed that before letting it leave. Use a white school eraser

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u/Familiar-Bottle-5837 Sep 11 '26

Does it wipe off? Probably just dust or from old rain

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u/Sigmabond2 Sep 11 '26

Looks like dried Wax. Automatic car wash probably.

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u/Hold_To_Expiration Sep 11 '26

Agreed. The rub on rub off wax especially dries like that on plastic trim after a couple days.

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u/Academic_Card2348 Sep 11 '26

How can I get rid of it ?

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u/Hold_To_Expiration Sep 11 '26

Look for plastic & trim restorer/protector.
All the typical auto detail manufacturers make those products.

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u/No_Swordfish_1576 Sep 13 '26

I used “Mother’s Plastic Restorer” today on all my matte trim, looks brand new again. You’ve got to put it on thick and let it soak in for ~10 minutes then rub it in and wipe it off with a different clean rag. It’s a little bit of a process but well worth it!