well i tried dish detergent, didnt work. I tried a bit of vinegar, didnt work. so i bought some aluminum mag polish and it came right out, thanks for the reply dbizzay
i bought the car in.... october i think it was. bought it off a guy in Tswwassen, probably the same one your buddy looked at. I assume he chose not to buy it after getting the ICBC report haha, its had quite a history. but its been good to me since ive bought it, and the previous Owner is a good guy, really helpful as well.