Brown "clumps" embedded in paint

WRX8STI · 06-12-2006, 11:48 AM

Hey guys. I'm a bit pissed off right now. The last few days I have gone out to me car and noticed these little brown clumps on my finish. I don't know whether it's a type of bird **** or sap from a tree. I removed the clump, and now I have gold/yellow marks embedded into my paint. These won't come off, and appear to be embedded into the paint like grape juice is into clothing. Anyone else experience this? I moved my car away form that tree and in the front, but the damage is done. If anyonw knows about this, or has a way to remove these specs, let me know. They won't come off with any car washing, or normal rubbing. Thanks!!

DankMan · 06-12-2006, 11:52 AM

I also have the same problem, no matter where I park. That is basically pollen of some sort. I've found that after a few washes and some sunlight you can't even see the spots, they must fade away.....there have been stringy type spots that I would definately have noticed if they stuck around. After a coat of Zaino my car was flawless. So don't be worried, as I see it those things are unavoiable. I've been in traffic and seen one land on my windshield, without a plant around.

***VSGTS14*** · 06-12-2006, 12:16 PM

sounds like sappy **** that was etched into the clearcoat...like he said, overtime it'll come out...i don't think there's any immediate way to get rid of it because you don't want to use anything abrasive.

STiSpeed · 06-12-2006, 12:41 PM

lol I get that same crap! Pisses me off...I'm so damn paranoid about my paint.

***MKIVSupra*** · 06-12-2006, 06:29 PM

You guys try a clay bar? From the descriptions, I think that would remove it. Also, keep your car waxed with a good synthetic wax like Klasse or Zaino to help prevent the stuff from easily sticking.

ERacer · 06-12-2006, 06:58 PM

2nd the clay bar.

WRX8STI · 06-13-2006, 10:28 PM

Well, this same stuff got on my girlfriend's silver Cobolt, and it just wipes away, leaving no stains at all. I guess Subaru's paint is just that awful, and this stuff find it's way through. Naturally darker color cars will never see this stuff. I do hope it comes off, because it's really bothering me seeing these little yellow dots all over my car. GRRRRRR

Mongoose · 06-14-2006, 01:47 AM

Like others have said, it sounds like a clay bar is gonna be up your alley, you will be amazed at the things that come off of your paint after using it (assuming you have never used a clay bar on it before). Just make sure you have plenty of clay lube, and also from my experience it will remove just about anything stuck on your clear coat, wax included. Which requires quite a few coats of wax to get a nice build up going again, it is however a nice opportunity to buy some quality waxing/detailing products and give your paint a nice new debris free shine.

blk rex · 06-14-2006, 05:46 AM

Its tree sap. Try a Clay Bar.

DARKSTI · 06-14-2006, 10:36 AM

Clay bar then try something like AIO

STiSpeed · 06-14-2006, 12:39 PM

Yeah, but it gets on there alot once you get it off. I thought about a clay bar too, but I guess I could reuse it on the paint every time I wash the car.

***MKIVSupra*** · 06-14-2006, 09:20 PM

That is why you need to keep a good coat of wax on. I recommend Klasse All In One and Sealant Glaze. Sap will not stick and it will wash right off.

LOLSTi · 06-14-2006, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by STiSpeed

Yeah, but it gets on there alot once you get it off. I thought about a clay bar too, but I guess I could reuse it on the paint every time I wash the car.

Don't use a claybar more than twice.. maybe three times a year. You don't have an infinite amount of clearcoat.

WRX8STI · 06-14-2006, 10:52 PM

Apparently all the wax in world didn't do anything. Considering the nearest tree is about 100+ feet away, I'm wondering if this is tree sap at all. It almost looks like a clump of ****. It come off instantly, then leaves a nice yellowish brown mark everytime. I keep my finish up to date with waxing regularly, and I use the same wax as my gf, so the differentiations in paint vs the impreza and cobolt is night and day apparently. Whatever this stuff is, it goes airborn, and hits spots of my cars around top, sides, and even my bumpers. I'm sure it will be removed eventually, which why I plan to let all the coats of wax come off car, because it may just be embedded into the wax, not the actual paint. There is no texture, and it looks like part of the paint. I'm baffled as to what this is, but whatever it is, it does airborn, because I parked on the other side near street away from any trees, and still managed to see a couple spots. Good thing is that I can fade it off, and it appears over time it will come off. A clay bar is definitely in future plans, but since I did buy this car as a beater, I'm over it already.

I'm just happy my S2000 shrugs this stuff without a trace of a stain. I also think it's just seasonal. I guess I'll never truly know what it is. It comes off as dirt if it's been on car for more then a day. It's all good. Thanks for your advice.

06-12-2006, 11:48 AM	#1
WRX8STI Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 Mazdaspeed 6 and 06 S2000 Location: Wherever my music takes me Posts: 581 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Brown "clumps" embedded in paint Hey guys. I'm a bit pissed off right now. The last few days I have gone out to me car and noticed these little brown clumps on my finish. I don't know whether it's a type of bird **** or sap from a tree. I removed the clump, and now I have gold/yellow marks embedded into my paint. These won't come off, and appear to be embedded into the paint like grape juice is into clothing. Anyone else experience this? I moved my car away form that tree and in the front, but the damage is done. If anyonw knows about this, or has a way to remove these specs, let me know. They won't come off with any car washing, or normal rubbing. Thanks!! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-14-2006, 10:52 PM	#14
WRX8STI Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 Mazdaspeed 6 and 06 S2000 Location: Wherever my music takes me Posts: 581 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Apparently all the wax in world didn't do anything. Considering the nearest tree is about 100+ feet away, I'm wondering if this is tree sap at all. It almost looks like a clump of ****. It come off instantly, then leaves a nice yellowish brown mark everytime. I keep my finish up to date with waxing regularly, and I use the same wax as my gf, so the differentiations in paint vs the impreza and cobolt is night and day apparently. Whatever this stuff is, it goes airborn, and hits spots of my cars around top, sides, and even my bumpers. I'm sure it will be removed eventually, which why I plan to let all the coats of wax come off car, because it may just be embedded into the wax, not the actual paint. There is no texture, and it looks like part of the paint. I'm baffled as to what this is, but whatever it is, it does airborn, because I parked on the other side near street away from any trees, and still managed to see a couple spots. Good thing is that I can fade it off, and it appears over time it will come off. A clay bar is definitely in future plans, but since I did buy this car as a beater, I'm over it already. I'm just happy my S2000 shrugs this stuff without a trace of a stain. I also think it's just seasonal. I guess I'll never truly know what it is. It comes off as dirt if it's been on car for more then a day. It's all good. Thanks for your advice. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-12-2006, 11:52 AM	#2
DankMan Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 STi White/Gold Location: Gardena, CA Posts: 21 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I also have the same problem, no matter where I park. That is basically pollen of some sort. I've found that after a few washes and some sunlight you can't even see the spots, they must fade away.....there have been stringy type spots that I would definately have noticed if they stuck around. After a coat of Zaino my car was flawless. So don't be worried, as I see it those things are unavoiable. I've been in traffic and seen one land on my windshield, without a plant around.

06-12-2006, 12:16 PM	#3
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,843 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	sounds like sappy **** that was etched into the clearcoat...like he said, overtime it'll come out...i don't think there's any immediate way to get rid of it because you don't want to use anything abrasive.

06-12-2006, 12:41 PM	#4
STiSpeed Professional STI Racer Car: 05 World Rally Blue Location: Ohio Posts: 785 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	lol I get that same crap! Pisses me off...I'm so damn paranoid about my paint.

06-12-2006, 06:29 PM	#5
*MKIVSupra* Moderator Elite Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi, W Fav Mod: KartBoy SS & Bushings Location: Illinois Posts: 8,744 Join Date: Jan 2001 Trader Rating: (0)	You guys try a clay bar? From the descriptions, I think that would remove it. Also, keep your car waxed with a good synthetic wax like Klasse or Zaino to help prevent the stuff from easily sticking.

06-12-2006, 06:58 PM	#6
ERacer Chuck taught me everything I know Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Location: Texas Ranger Country Posts: 501 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	2nd the clay bar.

06-13-2006, 10:28 PM	#7
WRX8STI Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 Mazdaspeed 6 and 06 S2000 Location: Wherever my music takes me Posts: 581 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Well, this same stuff got on my girlfriend's silver Cobolt, and it just wipes away, leaving no stains at all. I guess Subaru's paint is just that awful, and this stuff find it's way through. Naturally darker color cars will never see this stuff. I do hope it comes off, because it's really bothering me seeing these little yellow dots all over my car. GRRRRRR

06-14-2006, 01:47 AM	#8
Mongoose STI Driver Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: Protune FTW Location: Columbus, Oh. Posts: 295 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Like others have said, it sounds like a clay bar is gonna be up your alley, you will be amazed at the things that come off of your paint after using it (assuming you have never used a clay bar on it before). Just make sure you have plenty of clay lube, and also from my experience it will remove just about anything stuck on your clear coat, wax included. Which requires quite a few coats of wax to get a nice build up going again, it is however a nice opportunity to buy some quality waxing/detailing products and give your paint a nice new debris free shine.

06-14-2006, 05:46 AM	#9
blk rex Spec C Club Car: 00 Legacy GT LTD Fav Mod: Projectors. Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 1,124 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Its tree sap. Try a Clay Bar.

06-14-2006, 10:36 AM	#10
DARKSTI Silver Member Car: 06 OBP STI Fav Mod: Invida G200 FTW! Location: In an hangar :) Posts: 2,591 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Clay bar then try something like AIO

06-14-2006, 12:39 PM	#11
STiSpeed Professional STI Racer Car: 05 World Rally Blue Location: Ohio Posts: 785 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Yeah, but it gets on there alot once you get it off. I thought about a clay bar too, but I guess I could reuse it on the paint every time I wash the car.

06-14-2006, 09:20 PM	#12
*MKIVSupra* Moderator Elite Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi, W Fav Mod: KartBoy SS & Bushings Location: Illinois Posts: 8,744 Join Date: Jan 2001 Trader Rating: (0)	That is why you need to keep a good coat of wax on. I recommend Klasse All In One and Sealant Glaze. Sap will not stick and it will wash right off.