Long story short...parked next to a hedge and ended up with a couple pollen stains on my '04 FX4 150 painted bumper. Anyone have advice on how to get it off. I did try a "Tar Remover", it did little. The stains seem to be lightening up after a couple of washes.
The help would be appreciated!

 

does it feel like it is "bonded" on ie. it feels rough? If so, use a clay bar. If not, try using a paint cleaner wax like Meguiars Deep Crystal step 1 or Meguiar's cleaner Wax. Post some pics if you can.

 

Can you post some pictures? I'm not sure I've ever seen a 'pollen stain' and thus, I'm not sure what to recommend...

 

Thanks for your responses. The surface does not feel rough. I added some pics

 

bug an tar remover then wax...

 

That's a new one for me honestly...

Can you feel it sitting on top of the paint? I suppose that, like acid rain, it could etch the paint... I just haven't run across it in this neck of the woods.

 

I tried the Bug/tar remover, it didn't help. It does not seem to be sitting on top. The surface seems smooth.
I don’t suppose something like this is covered in the warranty. Would a detail shop have a remedy?

 

Wow man... I'm stumped. I've never seen anything like this honestly. It almost looks like paint but, I trust you and assume it's pollen of some variety. Very strange... I've seen etching from stuff like that but never a color transfer INTO the paint.

Doubt it's warranty...

Certainly wouldn't hurt to check with a good detailer in the area... If bug and tar isn't touching it, I'm not sure what, short of wet sanding, to do to go after it. If it's set into the paint, wet sanding is probably a waste of time too though... very strange.