Auto body repair & detailing: paint, dodge durango, magnetic signs


Question
I use magnetic signs for my business, i put them on after washing the vehicle (a '98 Dodge Durango, red) and the paint turned a whiteish color. What can i do to remove it? Is this oxidation?

Answer
Bob,
Hopefully, the doors were dry before you put the signs on. I put those signs on my rollback and they started to lift the paint (not factory paint) so I left them off! Your truck has basecoat/clear paint on it (if OEM) so maybe you could try hand rubbing some light duty polishing compound on a small area, just to see what it does. I'm hoping your clear is not lifting off the basecoat, a possibility. Take it to your local body shop and ask them...they'll usually answer any questions you may have. If you're in Pa., stop by our shop and let us check it out!
Good luck and Happy New Year!