Think I ruined the paint :( - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Muskokan · 09-19-2013, 03:57 PM

Hey guys,

Like a complete idiot, I parked under a tree in a sketchy neighbourhood thinking more of concealment, aaaand you guessed it, I now have tree sap all over the hood. The day It happened I didn't get a chance to clean it right away, and by the next day after a gave it a good wash, there's yellow stains in my paint. It's not on too, you can't feel it, but there's little yellow dots!! My neighbour was just helping me, tried nu finish, auto detail spray, scratch remover, some soap my other neighbour swears by, and nothing could touch it

any ideas?

Burrcold · 09-19-2013, 04:01 PM

Bring it to a detailer to get buffed.

zoomzoomers · 09-19-2013, 04:02 PM

Clay bar and a good wax/detail job should do it. If that won't work, you'll need to wet sand it.

Muskokan · 09-19-2013, 04:09 PM

Ohh okay, I'm new to the whole detailing thing. Was freaking out today because I thought my pearl white would never be the same, but ofcourse, I'll fix it with the flick of my wallet.

Thanks guys! Don't be parking under trees!

jadewbj · 09-19-2013, 04:19 PM

Try and park it out in direct sun. I had some yellow spots on mine and freaked out. My detailer told me to park it under direct sun for a few hours and viola, all gone.

Figo · 09-19-2013, 04:24 PM

use 93 fuel to clean it. Then clean with water, wax.

kykiee · 09-19-2013, 04:48 PM

Yea, I had tree sap on my car before. I just washed it and left it in the sun. All gone.

trinitron · 09-20-2013, 04:00 AM

Lol wash it and leave it in the sun for a few hours and they'll be gone

Grishbok · 09-20-2013, 05:14 AM

Sorry but "wash it and leave it in the sun" is terrible advice.

The tree sap is acidic and will discolor and eat clear coat VERY quick. Denatured alcohol is fantastic at eliminating tree sap, if you don't have that, a Dryer sheet and water will work great as well. Don't leave it in the sun. If you can at all avoid it being in direct sunlight, do so. Excessive surface temperature acts as a catalyst for chemical bonding and can exacerbate foreign materials damage to the paint.

OICU812 · 09-20-2013, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Sparkle

Stoners "Tarminator"

You can thank me later

I've used this, good advice it works.

Trap63 · 09-20-2013, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muskokan

Hey guys,

Like a complete idiot, I parked under a tree in a sketchy neighbourhood thinking more of concealment, aaaand you guessed it, I now have tree sap all over the hood. The day It happened I didn't get a chance to clean it right away, and by the next day after a gave it a good wash, there's yellow stains in my paint. It's not on too, you can't feel it, but there's little yellow dots!! My neighbour was just helping me, tried nu finish, auto detail spray, scratch remover, some soap my other neighbour swears by, and nothing could touch it

any ideas?

"heavy nafta" is the main content in some wax ....is cheaper and a soft cleaner (some cents)

whaap · 09-20-2013, 08:12 AM

Could you possibly be confusing tree sap with rail rust?

Muskokan · 09-21-2013, 12:54 PM

Update: I can't even get this shit off with rubbing alcohol. I can't be sure what it is, but I assume it's sap of some sort because I got it after parking under a tree/bush and had all the leaves and junk on my car, upon removal, these small yellow stains that seem IN the paint. Ill snap a pic with my phone on my way out.

whaap · 09-21-2013, 02:16 PM

If your car was transported on a train you will have rail dust on your car. With time those tiny spots of metal dust will turn to rust. They are only visible on white cars. The dealerships are well aware of this and have a 'non-harmful' chemical wash they can apply that will remove any signs of it. I would be willing to bet that's what you have.

09-19-2013, 03:57 PM	#1
Muskokan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: white Sport-tech Location: Ontario Posts: 676 Thanks: 204 Thanked 320 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Think I ruined the paint :( Hey guys, Like a complete idiot, I parked under a tree in a sketchy neighbourhood thinking more of concealment, aaaand you guessed it, I now have tree sap all over the hood. The day It happened I didn't get a chance to clean it right away, and by the next day after a gave it a good wash, there's yellow stains in my paint. It's not on too, you can't feel it, but there's little yellow dots!! My neighbour was just helping me, tried nu finish, auto detail spray, scratch remover, some soap my other neighbour swears by, and nothing could touch it any ideas?

09-19-2013, 04:01 PM	#2
Burrcold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 763 Thanked 1,586 Times in 776 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Bring it to a detailer to get buffed. __________________

09-19-2013, 04:02 PM	#3
zoomzoomers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT Location: Darkside Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 526 Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clay bar and a good wax/detail job should do it. If that won't work, you'll need to wet sand it. __________________ Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight! MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam.

09-19-2013, 04:24 PM	#6
Figo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Vortech Supercharged FR-S Location: Central Jersey Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 597 Thanked 934 Times in 428 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	use 93 fuel to clean it. Then clean with water, wax. __________________ I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me. Your car is your story, so don't let someone else write the book. ( White Tiger ) - FiGo's 車誌.

09-19-2013, 04:48 PM	#7
kykiee Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 13 Subaru BRZ, 02 Toyota 4Runner Location: Camden County, NJ Posts: 338 Thanks: 38 Thanked 64 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yea, I had tree sap on my car before. I just washed it and left it in the sun. All gone. __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited - GBS - 6MT - VIN #01197

09-19-2013, 04:09 PM	#4
Muskokan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: white Sport-tech Location: Ontario Posts: 676 Thanks: 204 Thanked 320 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Ohh okay, I'm new to the whole detailing thing. Was freaking out today because I thought my pearl white would never be the same, but ofcourse, I'll fix it with the flick of my wallet. Thanks guys! Don't be parking under trees!

09-20-2013, 04:00 AM	#8
trinitron Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: gts 86 Location: Melbourne Posts: 143 Thanks: 30 Thanked 30 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lol wash it and leave it in the sun for a few hours and they'll be gone

09-20-2013, 05:14 AM	#9
Grishbok Volunteer Fire and Rescue Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Ambulance... sideways. Location: No. VA Posts: 546 Thanks: 97 Thanked 350 Times in 166 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry but "wash it and leave it in the sun" is terrible advice. The tree sap is acidic and will discolor and eat clear coat VERY quick. Denatured alcohol is fantastic at eliminating tree sap, if you don't have that, a Dryer sheet and water will work great as well. Don't leave it in the sun. If you can at all avoid it being in direct sunlight, do so. Excessive surface temperature acts as a catalyst for chemical bonding and can exacerbate foreign materials damage to the paint. __________________ It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow.

09-20-2013, 08:12 AM	#12
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Could you possibly be confusing tree sap with rail rust?

09-21-2013, 12:54 PM	#13
Muskokan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: white Sport-tech Location: Ontario Posts: 676 Thanks: 204 Thanked 320 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Update: I can't even get this shit off with rubbing alcohol. I can't be sure what it is, but I assume it's sap of some sort because I got it after parking under a tree/bush and had all the leaves and junk on my car, upon removal, these small yellow stains that seem IN the paint. Ill snap a pic with my phone on my way out.

09-21-2013, 02:16 PM	#14
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If your car was transported on a train you will have rail dust on your car. With time those tiny spots of metal dust will turn to rust. They are only visible on white cars. The dealerships are well aware of this and have a 'non-harmful' chemical wash they can apply that will remove any signs of it. I would be willing to bet that's what you have.

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