Orange spots on white car

RiCharlie · 07-17-2011, 08:46 PM

Well i used a clay bar and got no where...so I used the fine pad that I had in a scratch removal kit and with some effort that removed the mystery spots..but now I have a smudge where the spot was..I put some polish on it but am I going to need a machine polisher to correct this latest problem?

RiCharlie · 07-17-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

I think I would try an AIO with a white pad after the clay after a test spot... let it sit for 24 hours and put your favorite LSP on it... a good LSP will let those spots either hose off very easily or at the very least wash off with very little effort.

What is AIO and what is LSP?

Methodical4u · 07-17-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

What is AIO and what is LSP?

sorry an aio (all in one) Klasse makes one... a cleaner wax is pretty much the same thing but Klasse is a sealant now a wax so it tends to last a bit longer, but a wax sometimes gives the paint a deeper look.

You may need a machine polisher, it's nice to have one anyway.. you can get a pretty inexpensive one from Griots garage.. you would only need a fine cut pad and polish to get the paint back into shape. I would go buy some cleaner wax from your local auto parts store first and see if going over it a few times by hand with a foam applicator does any good.

RiCharlie · 07-18-2011, 02:09 PM

I got it out and seem to have repaired the finish. Thanks to everyone that offered help and suggestions!

kenchan · 07-18-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

a clay bar is a risk to not scratch the paint... many times a clay bar will leave very slight marring behind that needs to be polished out with at least a fine polish.

^^ very true. i only use Griot's yellow super-soft almost 'mud' clay on my nissans after using Megiar's 'soft' clay with marring results. the paint is very soft.

make sure to wear disposable gloves when in use.

Methodical4u · 07-18-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

I got it out and seem to have repaired the finish. Thanks to everyone that offered help and suggestions!

excellent man! Oh and LSP is last step product.

Pelican170 · 07-28-2011, 11:11 AM

Just noticed this on my car last night after washing. Couldnt not get them off with rubbing a microfiber cloth over it and it feels smooth to the touch. Still cant figure out what it is exactly since my car is garaged and typically always clean... I will try leaving a damp cloth on it to wet it and see if that can get it off, if not, clay bar time.

RiCharlie · 07-28-2011, 03:44 PM

Well group I finally figured it out quite by accident.
I got into my car today and drove to the gym. I noticed something on the hood but figured it would blow away.. when I came out of the gym I noticed it was still there..so I flicked it off with my fingers and there was an orange spot.. it was caused by a pine needle..

I got home and nothing would get that spot off except a light buffing and refinish..

Isnt there something that dissolves this material besides actual buffing?

But I am getting better.. i got the spot off and managed to buff the shine back into the hood..

Thanks to all ...just thought you might want to know..

Guard Dad · 07-28-2011, 07:37 PM

Pine Needles!

Who knew!?!

RiCharlie · 07-28-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

Just noticed this on my car last night after washing. Couldnt not get them off with rubbing a microfiber cloth over it and it feels smooth to the touch. Still cant figure out what it is exactly since my car is garaged and typically always clean... I will try leaving a damp cloth on it to wet it and see if that can get it off, if not, clay bar time.

Did you see my posting? Mine were caused by pine needles..

RiCharlie · 07-28-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Guard Dad

Pine Needles!

Who knew!?!

You get a lot of pine needles in southern cal?

RiCharlie · 07-31-2011, 10:15 AM

HOLD ON EVERYONE.. ITS NOT PINE NEEDLES!!
I thought it was pine needles because, well, it looked like one and there are needles in my sons yard which is about fifteen miles away

Well today I was washing my car and saw a fly on it.. i brushed him away and there was a blob of something..it moved it with my finger and THERE WAS AN ORANGE SPOT.,.

so mystery solved ..now the next question is how to get rid of it without a bunch of buffing and polishing??.. that crap is hard to remove!!!

I was reading about flies and here is how its done PUT DOWN YOUR FOOD BEFORE READING THIS

Flies vomit their stomach contents on solid food. Digestive juices from the stomach start breaking the solid food into small pieces. Mixed with the stomach juices and other stuff in its stomach, the fly can now use its proboscis to drink the liquid.

How Do Flies Eat? | Science Project Ideas for Kids

so what kind of food were they eating on the car?? Maybe they carry bits of food from the garbage can nearby..

Pelican170 · 08-01-2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiCharlie

HOLD ON EVERYONE.. ITS NOT PINE NEEDLES!!
I thought it was pine needles because, well, it looked like one and there are needles in my sons yard which is about fifteen miles away

Well today I was washing my car and saw a fly on it.. i brushed him away and there was a blob of something..it moved it with my finger and THERE WAS AN ORANGE SPOT.,.

so mystery solved ..now the next question is how to get rid of it without a bunch of buffing and polishing??.. that crap is hard to remove!!!

I was reading about flies and here is how its done PUT DOWN YOUR FOOD BEFORE READING THIS

Flies vomit their stomach contents on solid food. Digestive juices from the stomach start breaking the solid food into small pieces. Mixed with the stomach juices and other stuff in its stomach, the fly can now use its proboscis to drink the liquid.

How Do Flies Eat? | Science Project Ideas for Kids

so what kind of food were they eating on the car?? Maybe they carry bits of food from the garbage can nearby..

So whats the best way to remove it, clay bar?

RiCharlie · 08-02-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

So whats the best way to remove it, clay bar?

I tried a clay bar but no use.. i had to use a small buffing pad..

Guard Dad · 08-02-2011, 07:38 PM

I'm probably wrong but I'm still holding out for bee poop.

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07-17-2011, 08:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 16	Well i used a clay bar and got no where...so I used the fine pad that I had in a scratch removal kit and with some effort that removed the mystery spots..but now I have a smudge where the spot was..I put some polish on it but am I going to need a machine polisher to correct this latest problem?

07-18-2011, 02:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 16	I got it out and seem to have repaired the finish. Thanks to everyone that offered help and suggestions!

07-28-2011, 11:11 AM	#22 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	Just noticed this on my car last night after washing. Couldnt not get them off with rubbing a microfiber cloth over it and it feels smooth to the touch. Still cant figure out what it is exactly since my car is garaged and typically always clean... I will try leaving a damp cloth on it to wet it and see if that can get it off, if not, clay bar time.

07-28-2011, 03:44 PM	#23 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 16	Well group I finally figured it out quite by accident. I got into my car today and drove to the gym. I noticed something on the hood but figured it would blow away.. when I came out of the gym I noticed it was still there..so I flicked it off with my fingers and there was an orange spot.. it was caused by a pine needle.. I got home and nothing would get that spot off except a light buffing and refinish.. Isnt there something that dissolves this material besides actual buffing? But I am getting better.. i got the spot off and managed to buff the shine back into the hood.. Thanks to all ...just thought you might want to know..

07-28-2011, 07:37 PM	#24 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	Pine Needles! Who knew!?!

07-31-2011, 10:15 AM	#27 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 16	HOLD ON EVERYONE.. ITS NOT PINE NEEDLES!! I thought it was pine needles because, well, it looked like one and there are needles in my sons yard which is about fifteen miles away Well today I was washing my car and saw a fly on it.. i brushed him away and there was a blob of something..it moved it with my finger and THERE WAS AN ORANGE SPOT.,. so mystery solved ..now the next question is how to get rid of it without a bunch of buffing and polishing??.. that crap is hard to remove!!! I was reading about flies and here is how its done PUT DOWN YOUR FOOD BEFORE READING THIS Flies vomit their stomach contents on solid food. Digestive juices from the stomach start breaking the solid food into small pieces. Mixed with the stomach juices and other stuff in its stomach, the fly can now use its proboscis to drink the liquid. How Do Flies Eat? \| Science Project Ideas for Kids so what kind of food were they eating on the car?? Maybe they carry bits of food from the garbage can nearby..

08-02-2011, 07:38 PM	#30 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	I'm probably wrong but I'm still holding out for bee poop.