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Paint spots on my E36

Need help from the group !!!

I noticed yesterday about 30 small white paint specks on the front portion
of the hood of my one month old 96 M3 (Techno violet..spots quite apparent).
The spots are 1 mm or less in size, and a few are also on the plastic of the
front spoiler.  I believe these spots developed as I drove by a construction
crew painting lines on a road.

I have tried washing (Zymol) the spots off without success.  Scratching with
my fingernail did not help.  A citrus based "tar and bug' remover failed on
the front spoiler.

Before I apply any abbrasives or chemical agents to the finish of my
(previously) immaculent vehicle, I'd like to hear from the group.  As a side
issue, can anyone attest to the existence of an Illinois highway fund used
to reimburse citizens whose vehicles are damaged as a result of construction
debri, potholes, and "paint incidents" which occur on state roads?

The success (or lack thereof) of any remedy I try will be posted to the group.

Steven E. Waggoner