What to Do When There Are Many Small Black Dots on the Car Body That Won't Wash Off?

[ValerieRose]

Different stains require different cleaning methods and different cloths. Excessive water pressure can damage the car's paint surface. Maintain the car's paint surface. Since the car paint is exposed to the air for a long time, it is polluted and damaged by dirty air, asphalt, and gravel, making the paint prone to peeling.

[Melody]

I noticed many small black dots on my car that couldn’t be cleaned with regular car wash soap, so I suspected they were insect residue or iron particles from the highway. I tried to solve the issue myself: first, I gently wiped the area with warm soapy water, but it didn’t work; then, I bought a car bug and tar remover online, sprayed it on, waited a few minutes, and scrubbed with a soft cloth—the black dots magically disappeared. This process taught me that special stains require specialized products, and I should avoid scraping hard to prevent paint scratches. Afterward, I started waxing regularly after washing and parked away from areas with many trees to reduce adhesion chances. If the black dots are too stubborn, you can try a clay bar—it’s convenient, cost-effective, and allows you to handle paint maintenance yourself.