Is there and easier way to remove artillary fungus?

[Chris Thomas]

Other than Claying off the bulk and sanding into the clear?

[mbkite]

I hope i never hafto remove artillary fungus ..

[Harleyguy]

:confused:I just want to know what it is:confused:

[maddenbowler]

what about bug and tar remover?

[Chris Thomas]

I hope i never hafto remove artillary fungus ..
You said a mouthful there. To my knowledge each little dot must be sanded away.


:confused:I just want to know what it is:confused:
Artillery Fungus- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/d/d/ddd2/)


what about bug and tar remover?
bug and tar products are laughed at by this...my new nemesis. I have also tried every cleaner and adhesive remover at my disposal.:buffing:

[Fred114]

:confused:I just want to know what it is:confused:

:whs:

[Chris Thomas]

:whs:
Artillery Fungus- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/d/d/ddd2/)

[Greg Nichols]

Lysol?

[daveo]

FK Decontamination Kit?

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

I have not personally encountered this issue but below is what TOGWT suggests.


Artillery Fungus
Small black specks (artillery fungus); these resemble asphalt (tar) spots but could be the spore of artillery fungus (Sphaerobolus) they look very much like tar spots and are usually about 1/10th-inch in diameter. The term artillery refers to the fact that the fungus actively uses energy to shoot its spore masses, sort of like cannon (an artillery piece). It is a fungus that lives in wood-based mulch, the spores are usually shot only a short distance (several feet) but the wind can carry them for longer distances.
They can be removed by using a chemical paint cleaner (Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner or Klasse All-In-One) or plastic razor blade to scrape and remove the spot. If the affected paintwork is not neutralized any remaining acid residue will be reactivated each time it comes into contact with water.

[Chris Thomas]

FK Decontamination Kit?
Are these hard to use? Are they expensive?


I have not personally encountered this issue but below is what TOGWT suggests.
KAIO doesn't work. IDK if the vehicle was exposed a long time or what, but these had to be sanded. The majority came off with clay, but a mark the exact size and shape of the projectile was left that could not be felt with a fingernail.

[Da Fats]

Even worse news... the spores are shot towards bright spots... like light color'd house siding.... and the suns reflection off your perfectly polished car

[DLB]

How about Meg's red clay (or other aggressive clay) followed up by a compound such as Menz Power Finish or M105, then a normal polish after that?

I am just thinking the car probably has other issues as well as the fungus - try to get it all corrected in as few steps as possible?

Don't personally have any experience with the stuff.

DLB

[Kristopher1129]

Just came across this thread. Thought I'd share a bit on how I get rid of these spots. I'm over in New Hampshire...and I'm not sure if it's just more common around here, but I see a LOT of artillery fungus around here.

To my knowledge, there's nothing that can be done during prep/washing that will help, or rid of these spots. So, going about a normal wash will do.

For me, it's ALL in the claying process. Claying will not remove all of these spots. It will though, remove the ones that have not had time to "cure" per say to the paint. The veterans of the group...will need to be clayed to remove the "head/nub", then agitated with your finger nail to break into what seems to be an inner layer of the fungus.

Once you see the layer break (you will see the stain break apart, or change in shape), you can either continue with your nail till it's gone, or clay.

From my experience, it's VERY time consuming. You can clay for well up to 2-3 hours or more in severe situations.

Tips for faster removal:

- Get your mind right, ha. Seriously though, this requires a calm mental state, and great patience. Keep it cool, and just keep moving. Once that step is over...it's smooth sailing.

- Using APC will help break the stains down for a faster claying process. But, expect to be tossing that clay bar afterwards, cause the APC will probably soften it to a useless glob.

- You may laugh...but I always keep my thumb finger nails not perfectly groomed. Sounds absolutely ridiculous...but that little bit of nail will save your life, and move things along real quick. I've done so much of this now...that I actually think of this when I'm cutting my nails, ha.

- Attack the worst panels first. You'll be glad you did down the road.


That's all I can think of right now. I just wanted to chime in...cause I do see this quite a bit. If you can avoid ever doing it all together...more power to ya! lol

[Janainag]

May be a far cry. Would wd40 work?
I have no clue but suggesting because it has so Many uses