Exterior Stain.. Not Going help..

[ag82]

I have seen recently this new stain on my car as shown in the pictures... I have tried various things to help with the stain water, soap, vinegar, gas, and I also bought rubbing compound and tried to rub it out but didnt work either... Any suggestions what this stain is and how can I get rid of it..

[Evan.J]

Welcome to the Forum first and foremost!


Here are your photos:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/photo_224.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/72377)
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/photo_124.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/72376)
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/photo_321.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/72378)

Now can you feel anything when you run you have over it? (Does it have texture)

My suggestion is start with the texture, if it has ant then I'm sure a clay bar will surely take care of it.

[HateSwirls]

I agree with Evan, I'd start first by claying, should remove it.
That's a weird stain, do you know what caused it?, that would help.

[Evan.J]

Here is all about the "Baggie Test" (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/27967-baggie-test-how-inspect-above-surface-bonded-contaminants.html) and How to perform it.

Additionally here is more info on detailing clay:
3 Primary Benefits to Using Detailing Clay to Clay Paint (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/27969-3-primary-benefits-using-detailing-clay-clay-paint.html)

Tips and Tricks to Using Detailing Clay (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/20259-tips-techniques-using-detailing-clay.html)

[ag82]

Yes it has a texture to it something coarse over the paint.. it is not sticky and I dont know what caused it.. I initially thought it was water mark and I left it thinking will remove it some day, but then I tried removing it but it is not going away..

[Evan.J]

Yes it has a texture to it something coarse over the paint.. it is not sticky and I dont know what caused it.. I initially thought it was water mark and I left it thinking will remove it some day, but then I tried removing it but it is not going away..

Try the detailing clay. You can pick of the Meguiars smooth surface kit at your local auto store or walmart.

[ag82]

Here is all about the "Baggie Test" (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/27967-baggie-test-how-inspect-above-surface-bonded-contaminants.html) and How to perform it.

Additionally here is more info on detailing clay:
3 Primary Benefits to Using Detailing Clay to Clay Paint (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/27969-3-primary-benefits-using-detailing-clay-clay-paint.html)

Tips and Tricks to Using Detailing Clay (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/20259-tips-techniques-using-detailing-clay.html)



When I went to the autoshop they told me the rubbing compund bottle they gave me it better than the clay , so i got that..


I have tried rubbing compound and rubbed for a while with the microfiber cloth it may be made slight diffrence, will clay work better ?

[ag82]

Try the detailing clay. You can pick of the Meguiars smooth surface kit at your local auto store or walmart.

The rubbing compund I tried was of Meguair company only and tried it didnt work good.. Now should I go and buy the clay and try that ?

[Evan.J]

The rubbing compund I tried was of Meguair company only and tried it didnt work good.. Now should I go and buy the clay and try that ?

Yes. Read through those articles first so you have an understanding on why and how the clay bar works and what it does.

In short the clay is used to abrade the above surface contamination off of the paint.

[Just02896]

Try goof off or WD-40? Might go quicker with some sort of a solvent. It's hard to advise without knowing what it is.

[FUNX650]

The rubbing compund I tried was of Meguair company only and tried it didnt work good.. Now should I go and buy the clay and try that ?
Which Meguiar's rubbing compound? Off the top of my head I'd guess that it's probably more abrasive than most clays.

It sure would be nice to actually know what caused this stain.
Gasoline is pretty strong...what other solvents do you have?

Bob

[Mike Phillips]

The rubbing compound I tried was of Meguiars company only and tried it didnt work good.. Now should I go and buy the clay and try that ?


Where you at with this?


That almost looks like some kind of pattern left by a paint roller? Does it look like some type of paint?

Here's your options,


Clay - Get an aggressive clay and rub hard and fast with lots of lube.

Nanoskin towel - Get a medium grade and rub hard and fast with lots of lube.

Aggressive Compound - I'd probably use Pinnacle XMT #4 (http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-polishing-compound.html) as it's more like liquid sandpaper. One of the hi-tech compounds like M105, etc. use abrasives so fine these types of products feel like hand lotion. You want something where you can feel the grit in the product.


Wetsanding - Probably have to use #1500 to #2000 - Be very careful if you take this approach.

Dissolve by solvent - Lacquer Thinner, Goo Gone, Goof-off, Mineral Spirits, Xenit


All of the above will either mar, scratch and dull the paint where you work so after you've removed the offending substance you will then need to polish the paint.

If you're new to car detailing, maybe start a thread on this forum with a title like this,


Pro Detailer wanted in Resume Speed, Iowa


We have lots of talented detailers on this forum and there's probably someone near you that can help out.



:dunno:

[emunoz1979]

Can you please tell me, how much would you charge for a a/c treatment.
My name is elisha, managing a detail business, just would like the best quote for the price to charge.
Thanks for help

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[cire]

Can you please tell me, how much would you charge for a a/c treatment.
My name is elisha, managing a detail business, just would like the best quote for the price to charge.
Thanks for help

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Was going to ask that you should create a separate thread but decided to take a quick look to see what you may have already posted since this is only your second post.
Welcome to AG!
Second, I see you did start another thread and could probably edit this one if you like since you are receiving some good responses there. :xyxthumbs:

[cire]

Where you at with this?


That almost looks like some kind of pattern left by a paint roller? Does it look like some type of paint?

Here's your options,

Clay - Get an aggressive clay and rub hard and fast with lots of lube.

Nanoskin towel - Get a medium grade and rub hard and fast with lots of lube.

Aggressive Compound - I'd probably use Pinnacle XMT #4 (http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-polishing-compound.html) as it's more like liquid sandpaper. One of the hi-tech compounds like M105, etc. use abrasives so fine these types of products feel like hand lotion. You want something where you can feel the grit in the product.


Wetsanding - Probably have to use #1500 to #2000 - Be very careful if you take this approach.

Dissolve by solvent - Lacquer Thinner, Goo Gone, Goof-off, Mineral Spirits, Xenit
All of the above will either mar, scratch and dull the paint where you work so after you've removed the offending substance you will then need to polish the paint.

If you're new to car detailing, maybe start a thread on this forum with a title like this,


Pro Detailer wanted in Resume Speed, Iowa


We have lots of talented detailers on this forum and there's probably someone near you that can help out.



:dunno:

Of course, excellent info from Mike, and I'd be interested in seeing the outcome of this issue! I would start with clay then maybe see if there is a detailer in your area to help you out.