WTF is this??

[jacker1991]

I am here to beseech the Gods of paint for their supreme knowledge.

WTF is this yellow spot on my paint. Car is a Mustang GT 2018, still under Basic Warranty. Saw it yesterday while cleaning the car.

Thanks for your time.

 

[HudsonFalcon]

Looks like tree sap.

 

[PhoenixM3]

Have you tried to remove it using detailing clay and a sh!tload of clay lube?

 

[ZYBORG]

Looks like oxidation...

 

[01blckcobra]

or bird crapped on it and got left. acidic. try a deep clean compound.

 

[lOOKnGO]

Someone missed the mudjug!

Or elderberry eating bird crap

 

[TK1299]

@NastyGT500 can probably help you and tell you how to get it out. The man is a magician with detailing

 

[Revvv]

Is there a clear bra / wrap on the hood?

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[brigs]

Could be certain trees we have here in south FL. Had that same thing happen when I parked under a tree and it rained - drops from the tree actually stained the white shirt I was wearing, and it got on the car just like that. Had to really buff it out and never parked near those trees again. Look at the streets and sidewalks we have here - under certain trees they're stained that color. Maybe I'm wrong, but just my guess.

 

[jacker1991]

Is there a clear bra / wrap on the hood?

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Don't think so.

I noticed it while washing the car yesterday. I was amazed that I was not able to get it off.

 

[jacker1991]

Have you tried to remove it using detailing clay and a sh!tload of clay lube?

Nope. Just washed the car and wanted to ask before I do anything else. Never done any detailing before.

 

[NastyGT500]

It looks like it is from 'bee droppings'. For real. Bee shit. It is yellow and it can stain. It should be completely correctable.

I would try to clay it off first. As stated above, use a lot of detail spray for lube and use medium pressure on the clay. If that doesn't work, a polish/compound by hand should be able to get it off your paint. You can try some autozone/etc sourced Meguiars ultimate polish/compound on a clean microfiber cloth first--don't go crazy with the pressure when trying to remove it on just that area. Work the 'whole' area in an attempt to prevent a 'spot' that will look different than the rest of your car.


Or, if you are ever over in the Naples area, let me know and I'd be happy to help you out.

 

[jacker1991]

Very well, will start with the clay and detail spray and see if that works.

Thanks for the help everyone.

 

[jacker1991]

I am assuming I have to apply wax to the area once I am done with the clay. Any recommendations?

 

[NastyGT500]

You can put whatever you are using on the rest of the car on that area. My response as to what to use would vary with what you use the car for/use/daily/weekends/etc...

 

[jacker1991]

You can put whatever you are using on the rest of the car on that area. My response as to what to use would vary with what you use the car for/use/daily/weekends/etc...

I have never done anything to this car except the normal 2 bucket wash method. The car is my daily, and it sees about 3/4 highway and 1/4 street. Sleeps in the garage.

 

[NastyGT500]

I'd use a good sealant for some extra 'protection' and longevity over a wax. McKee's37 Hi def paint sealant is awesome. Easy to use, great slickness and properties and looks very good.

 

[CobraBob]

One of my past car go bee poop on the paint and it was just like that. Only happened one times. I thought I was hearing things when I heard what it was. It was a bit of work to remove it.

 

[PhoenixM3]

Nope. Just washed the car and wanted to ask before I do anything else. Never done any detailing before.

Well, giddy up!