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nikos30 · 03-12-2012, 07:10 PM

It's been on the hood of the car for a while, almost a whole year to be exact. Whenever anything lands on my car I am usually pretty sure to clean it off ASAP. I've washed the car over 40 times last year and this white bubble has not changed at all. HELP!
IDK how this happened

If this helps, it feels extremely rough and it rises on top of the paint.
Please help on getting it off.
Thank you.

zkdreads · 03-12-2012, 07:15 PM

Looks like birds poo poo lol. Try a fabric softner sheet. They say it gets out love bugs, and mosquitos or just insects in general off the front bumper(which it really does)

CamaroDreams07 · 03-12-2012, 07:17 PM

If washing doesn't do it, your next steps are clay, then polishing if necessary.

formare · 03-12-2012, 07:18 PM

poop

nikos30 · 03-12-2012, 07:19 PM

Ive scrubbed it will a sponge with tons of water. I scrub it every car wash and Ive done it over 40 times, not even over exaggerating...You guys think getting my car detailed will get it taken car of?

XQIZT · 03-12-2012, 07:19 PM

Bird poo or dried sap.

If its ON the paint, it might be able to be clay barred off with some work.

If its tree sap, you can actually break it down with butter...just put a pat on their and work it around. Then gently wipe.

Go gentle. I've HEARD that dyer sheets work, but they feel so rough, you're just asking to add more swirls to your paint.

nikos30 · 03-12-2012, 07:22 PM

Now that I think of it, it was tree sap. I did not know they left marks...wowwww that sucks. So just butter will take it off? ...Why didn't I ask earlier! hahahaha so simple its kind of embarrassing

XQIZT · 03-12-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nikos30

Now that I think of it, it was tree sap. I did not know they left marks...wowwww that sucks. So just butter will take it off? ...Why didn't I ask earlier! hahahaha so simple its kind of embarrassing

i've never had it fail me...it does take some time though...but its obviously super gentle. Just keep working it and moving it with your fingers. Use a nice soft towel to do your final removal. Once the large glob is gone, use a clay bar and lube spray to finish it off. Report back with the results.

CamaroDreams07 · 03-12-2012, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XQIZT

Bird poo or dried sap.

If its ON the paint, it might be able to be clay barred off with some work.

If its tree sap, you can actually break it down with butter...just put a pat on their and work it around. Then gently wipe.

Go gentle. I've HEARD that dyer sheets work, but they feel so rough, you're just asking to add more swirls to your paint.

He's been scrubbing with a sponge. I think we're way past swirl prevention haha.

Fireman_af · 03-12-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

He's been scrubbing with a sponge. I think we're way past swirl prevention haha.

That just cracked me up.

Brianskeet · 03-12-2012, 11:25 PM

I believe it is dried hardened tree sap. Dries on as hard as glue, but oil/butter will soften it and help get rid of it. Put a few drops on and let sit over night to soften it.

Brianskeet · 03-12-2012, 11:25 PM

Don't forget to put some new wax down once you get it removed.

LimaCharlie · 03-12-2012, 11:46 PM

Give it a shot of WD-40 and wait about 1 minute. Wipe the area off and hopefully the mark will be gone. Make sure you clay bar and wax the area when done.

Iomcamaro · 03-12-2012, 11:54 PM

Honestly it looks like the sap has already breached the clearcoat. I think you're just gonna have to call it what it is.... Donezo. Your clearcoat is etched there permanently from the looks of the photo. Polishing will clear up the white, but it will never be 100% again if that's truly what it is.

SamHouseIII · 03-13-2012, 12:19 AM

Acid Rain

xVengeancex28 · 03-13-2012, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

He's been scrubbing with a sponge. I think we're way past swirl prevention haha.

*Moose* · 03-13-2012, 09:11 AM

Where are you located in NJ?

Personally, I would start by using my Porter Cable random orbital on it, using a mildly aggressive pad and cleaner and see how that goes first. Looking at the picture's I'm guessing it's in the clearcoat. Possibly removing enough of the clear will also remove most of the mark.

Once I was satisfied with the result, I'd follow with a soft pad and a good quality wax/polish.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-13-2012, 09:18 AM

Definitely tree sap.

bhall82 · 03-13-2012, 09:45 AM

Did you get too excited seeing your car one morning?

bpa88 · 03-13-2012, 11:09 AM

Hey everyone,
I just recently washed my car, and while towel drying i noticed a few marks in the paint. I cant seem to figure out what they are or how they even got there. I have roughly 3-4 of these marks on the car that i can see: 2 on the hood, 2 on the trunk lid. They are clear/white in color, with a spider web pattern..however they are fairly smooth to the touch, no bubbling etc etc.. It almost looks like as if the paint cracked or spiderwebbed under the clear coat, or it is the clearcoat itself as if it was hit by a rock or pebble on the road. My car is Imperial blue metallic so its bugging me seeing these lol. Any help on what they are, if they can be fixed, and where the heck they came from?!

*EDIT- I have no trees around my car its in parking lot.

Picture for reference, sorry for the quality its from my iphone.

*Moose* · 03-13-2012, 11:13 AM

Looks like it could be tree sap.

I'm going to link your thread with another where the person has the same mark.

Ed

bryansbestwax · 03-13-2012, 11:21 AM

tree sap, see if you can get some Tarminator or 3M adhesive remover.

Iwantone2 · 03-13-2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

He's been scrubbing with a sponge. I think we're way past swirl prevention haha.

Good thing he didn't use the advanced technique of using a Brillo Pad.

*WARNING* Do not use a brillo pad

Dznts · 03-13-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

He's been scrubbing with a sponge. I think we're way past swirl prevention haha.

nikos30 · 03-16-2012, 12:15 PM

Ok, Ive tried butter, and oil over night each with a new trial. Nothing happened whatsoever. Ive accepted that its permanent damage, but I dont want to see that white in it again. Ive read online and most people say use nail polish remover, very lightly.
what do u guys think?

03-12-2012, 07:10 PM	#1
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,338 View My Garage	WTH is this WHITE THING on my car!? It's been on the hood of the car for a while, almost a whole year to be exact. Whenever anything lands on my car I am usually pretty sure to clean it off ASAP. I've washed the car over 40 times last year and this white bubble has not changed at all. HELP! IDK how this happened If this helps, it feels extremely rough and it rises on top of the paint. Please help on getting it off. Thank you. Attached Images

03-12-2012, 07:15 PM	#2
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,418	Looks like birds poo poo lol. Try a fabric softner sheet. They say it gets out love bugs, and mosquitos or just insects in general off the front bumper(which it really does) __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

03-12-2012, 07:17 PM	#3
CamaroDreams07 Drives: 325 with a slight draw Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 6,308 View My Garage	If washing doesn't do it, your next steps are clay, then polishing if necessary. __________________ Facebook

03-12-2012, 07:18 PM	#4
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03-12-2012, 07:19 PM	#6
XQIZT Adam's Distributor Drives: 1988 Base Coupe, 1991 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 91	Bird poo or dried sap. If its ON the paint, it might be able to be clay barred off with some work. If its tree sap, you can actually break it down with butter...just put a pat on their and work it around. Then gently wipe. Go gentle. I've HEARD that dyer sheets work, but they feel so rough, you're just asking to add more swirls to your paint. __________________ Florida's Distributor of Adam's Premium Car Care Products Same Prices and Fast Delivery Call or text at 407-257-9604 ~ Email at mike@xqizt-automotive.com ~ Facebook.com/XQIZTAUTO

03-12-2012, 07:22 PM	#7
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,338 View My Garage	Now that I think of it, it was tree sap. I did not know they left marks...wowwww that sucks. So just butter will take it off? ...Why didn't I ask earlier! hahahaha so simple its kind of embarrassing

03-12-2012, 11:25 PM	#11
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 815 View My Garage	I believe it is dried hardened tree sap. Dries on as hard as glue, but oil/butter will soften it and help get rid of it. Put a few drops on and let sit over night to soften it. __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

03-12-2012, 11:46 PM	#13
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,082	Give it a shot of WD-40 and wait about 1 minute. Wipe the area off and hopefully the mark will be gone. Make sure you clay bar and wax the area when done. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80

03-12-2012, 11:54 PM	#14
Iomcamaro The enjoyment never ends Drives: 2010 1LT/RS IOM #25223 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NKY Posts: 953	Honestly it looks like the sap has already breached the clearcoat. I think you're just gonna have to call it what it is.... Donezo. Your clearcoat is etched there permanently from the looks of the photo. Polishing will clear up the white, but it will never be 100% again if that's truly what it is.

03-13-2012, 12:19 AM	#15
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03-13-2012, 09:11 AM	#17
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 4,016	Where are you located in NJ? Personally, I would start by using my Porter Cable random orbital on it, using a mildly aggressive pad and cleaner and see how that goes first. Looking at the picture's I'm guessing it's in the clearcoat. Possibly removing enough of the clear will also remove most of the mark. Once I was satisfied with the result, I'd follow with a soft pad and a good quality wax/polish.

03-13-2012, 09:18 AM	#18
Camaro_Corvette 50.335252,6.947103 Drives: Anything with wheels Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 20,232 View My Garage	Definitely tree sap. __________________

03-13-2012, 09:45 AM	#19
bhall82 Troll Squad Pres. Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15,246	Did you get too excited seeing your car one morning? __________________

03-13-2012, 11:09 AM	#20
bpa88 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: WV Posts: 40	what are these spots on my car?! Hey everyone, I just recently washed my car, and while towel drying i noticed a few marks in the paint. I cant seem to figure out what they are or how they even got there. I have roughly 3-4 of these marks on the car that i can see: 2 on the hood, 2 on the trunk lid. They are clear/white in color, with a spider web pattern..however they are fairly smooth to the touch, no bubbling etc etc.. It almost looks like as if the paint cracked or spiderwebbed under the clear coat, or it is the clearcoat itself as if it was hit by a rock or pebble on the road. My car is Imperial blue metallic so its bugging me seeing these lol. Any help on what they are, if they can be fixed, and where the heck they came from?! *EDIT- I have no trees around my car its in parking lot. Picture for reference, sorry for the quality its from my iphone. __________________

03-13-2012, 11:13 AM	#21
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 4,016	Looks like it could be tree sap. I'm going to link your thread with another where the person has the same mark. Ed

03-13-2012, 11:21 AM	#22
bryansbestwax Drives: Truck Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oshawa Posts: 4	tree sap, see if you can get some Tarminator or 3M adhesive remover. __________________ I make Cars shiny

03-16-2012, 12:15 PM	#25
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,338 View My Garage	Ok, Ive tried butter, and oil over night each with a new trial. Nothing happened whatsoever. Ive accepted that its permanent damage, but I dont want to see that white in it again. Ive read online and most people say use nail polish remover, very lightly. what do u guys think?

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