Stains on my hood

**hondaaccord2019** · 12-12-2023, 08:38 PM

Any idea what could be this stain and what chemicals can I try to remove it? See the attachment

**Setec Astronomy** · 12-12-2023, 08:59 PM

I can't figure out what we're looking at? Reflections of clouds and a contrail? Or is your hood cloudy? If so, that looks like clearcoat failure.

**Coatingsarecrack** · 12-12-2023, 11:41 PM

I would try an alkaline wash or diluted apc. If those don’t remove it then you’re going to need to polish by hand or with a polisher.

Agreed with above hard to actually make out stains you’re talking about.

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**Desertnate** · 12-13-2023, 10:28 AM

When viewing the picture on a PC, I was able to blow up the picture a bit, but the resolution really degraded. If we're talking about the hazy area on the left side of the hood seam, then I agree it looks like the start of clearcoat failure.

Originally Posted by Coatingsarecrack

I would try an alkaline wash or diluted apc. If those don’t remove it then you’re going to need to polish by hand or with a polisher.

Agree. I'd try to gently polish the area and see if there is any improvement. If it is failing, you'll want to proceed with caution and not make the problem worse.