How do I remove pecan stains on my paint?

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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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How do I remove pecan stains on my paint?

I have a 2005 white screw and my pecan trees are wreaking havoc on my paint. The squirrels chew up the unripe pecans and the shell coverings fall on the truck to leave nice, brown stains.

Does anyone know how these can be removed?

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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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Park it elsewhere. Most likely, the makeup of the pecan reminents are acidic, and if left on there long enough will eat through the clear coat and cause you some very unsightly, nasty markings that will not be repairable
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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Hmm... here's a new question...

Do you have any photos of this? Can you describe if you can 'feel' the damage that you're seeing on your paint? Does it feel like it's above the paint or etched into the paint if you can feel it?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by RockPick
Hmm... here's a new question...

Do you have any photos of this? Can you describe if you can 'feel' the damage that you're seeing on your paint? Does it feel like it's above the paint or etched into the paint if you can feel it?
I tried taking pictures but the stain is barely noticable in them. It looks like a tea stain and I cannot detect that it has etched the paint. I tried putting a little vinegar-soaked paper towel on it but it didn't see to help if any.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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It probably did etch itself into the clear coat then. It sounds as if you can get it out with a good high speed or maybe some light wet sanding.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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I'd have to agree in that it sounds like it might have 'stained' the paint. Difficult call, sight unseen, on how to tell you to address it...

Here's one where I'd have to defer your question to a local professional detailer... Hard call to make via this resource.
 
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