[Dave Cleveland]

I noticed a couple weeks ago that there were some very small, white colored specks on my black stripes. Since I attended a car show or two throughout the summer, I assumed it was something from a nearby tree. I've tried cleaning it with soap and water but that didn't seem to work. I've also tried a little polishing compound, but that didn't work either.
Is rubbing compound and polishing compound the same thing and is that what I should be using?
There is also an area where some circular patterned scratches are visible. Their not deep, but in the right light you can see them.
Can anyone advise me on how to remove this stuff from my stripes?

Thanks,
Dave