Dear car enthusiasts,

A few days back, my car got splatter with cement from parking near a construction site. The cement is all over my car albeit not large spots but rather small ones like the size of a typical water droplet.

Now, I've done my fair share of research and it seems that the best way to remove them is to use Muriatic Acid (aka Hydrochloric Acid).

Anyone has any experience in this problem? And where can I get Muriatic Acid?

Breaks my heart looking at my car everyday!

Thanx for all your replies...

I've comfirmed that the acid will not wear off my paint provided I don't leave it on for too long. If I remember correctly, the cement will dissolve within a few minutes of contact. And the max the acid can be left on is 15 mins. Muriatic acid is in fact milder than hydrochloric.

I will be sending my car to an auto detailer tomorrow. So hopefully they can find a way to get rid of them....

BTW, I'm driving a City Dec-06....not even a year yet...so it's damn heartbreaking!!!!

I'll keep you guys posted on the outcome tomorrow...

Hi all,

It's been a weekend of hurtful heartbreak and burnt pockets....

I've sent my car to a detailer for a complete polish. Tried using water and normal washing but I can't get the larger spots off. So no choice I've to get the professionals to do it.

It's a 5-step polish using Meguiar's Dual Action Cleaner/Polish... Waited 4 hours for the car to be completed. But It's definitely worth the wait (and money)... Car now is so smooth, dust practically roll off the body! Haha... For RM350, you wouldn't expect less would you?

The package comes with 2-years warranty on shine. There's another package using AutoGlym products which costs RM280 but excludes workmanship on the cement (~RM100) and only 1-year warranty.

Pretty much the end of the story. Though not entirely happy but in the end, car's still looking good even after the disaster its been through...that's the important part.

So thanks you guys for the comments...