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josh623
10-10-2012, 05:39 PM
I just returned after 6 months of being underway. I left my car under a tree unfortunately. It was not driven nor washed during that time. I now have some type of dark red substance on the paint. It is not sticky and it feels almost embedded into the clear coat. It looks like a bug splatter but of course it wasn't driven and its on the roof and hood. I am not sure if there is a sap that looks like this or bird droppings. I tried washing it off but no luck. Claying with pinnacle ultra fine did not work either. Should I try a tougher clay? I also tried using turtle bug and tar remover and that did not work. I am also a beginner to detailing if you haven't guessed already lol. Thank you for any advice given. Ill try everything.
Eandras
10-10-2012, 07:03 PM
Can you provide a picture of it. I am sure someone may have seen something similar.

Ed
rider9195
10-10-2012, 07:14 PM
Photos would help lots. But this does sound like tree sap.
flamed03vert
10-10-2012, 07:44 PM
Paint cleaner... I had a pearl white Nissan that had berry stains in it. Had to use KAIO to get rid of it. Took a few applications. I am assuming you are Navy?
BobbyG
10-10-2012, 08:00 PM
:welcome: To Autogeek Online Josh!

I'm wondering if it's a mold or algae of some sort...
FUNX650
10-11-2012, 06:07 AM
Maybe there has been some partying going on...
Can't trust wasted-squirrels!!
They'll go to the head anytime; anywhere.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/SquirrelWasted.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/50701)


Bob
BobbyG
10-11-2012, 06:22 AM
Bob, you are amazing!! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :props:
Setec Astronomy
10-11-2012, 07:24 AM
Maybe there has been some partying going on...
Can't trust wasted-squirrels!!
They'll go to the head anytime; anywhere.

Hey, that guy's cousin was at my house!

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_1529_recrop.jpg
FUNX650
10-11-2012, 07:51 AM
Hey, that guy's cousin was at my house!

They're everywhere!!!

Spied this guy at one of the local University's keggers...
What does the future hold in store, if this is all the
younger generation does on our hard-earned dime?!?!


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/squirrelswirl1.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/50702)

Bob
Setec Astronomy
10-11-2012, 08:13 AM
Back to the OP's question...it sounds like sap to me. I know you tried the Turtle Wax bug and tar...but that stuff is so wimpy these days due to VOC regs...

I would try some IPA, mineral spirits, plastic razor blade...