I left the my '99 in a parking space next to a curb w/ mulch and bushes.

It rained really heavy overnight and it looked like the heavy rain spashed/splattered multch-crap all over the drivers side from the door back. I did not see it for a few days, so it dried somewhat.

It looked like it washed off easily enough, but its speckled with light brown spots everywhere. It's hard to see, but when I wash the truck, I can feel the bumps, its rough.

I tried bug/tar removers but this stuff wont budge.

Any ideas?

 

I would first try WD-40 which won't harm the paint and then use a claybar with the proper lubricant.

 

Go into your local napa and ask for "prep solvent". It's what I used for years and works awsome for tar, sap, ect...

Rich

 

"Prep Solve" absolutely!

 

Light application of laquer thinner will work. I've used it before, and it's the active ingredient in most bug/tar removers.

 

Get this. This clay bar really works like they say. I had tree sap on my truck which i could only feel by hand and I use the clay and the dorr was smooth as a babys bottom. I use it everytime I wax my truck

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....1004&SKU=11153

 

I would be very, very careful in using laquer thinner. It is a very agressive solvent and can soften the clear coat. Enamel reducer is less aggressive, prep-sol (a naptha base) is your best bet.

Have you tried a cleaner wax? They are lightly abrasive and should get it off with no problem.

 

Clay bars will do it!

 

Mothers Clay bar before the harsh/damaging chemicals

 

Try the clay bar 1st.

 

How about a cleaner wax.

Or a small amount of compound on a rag.

Jesus, WD40, claybar....come on guys, think simple.

 

A claybar is less harsh than a cleaner wax. That's why I suggested trying it 1st.

 

You guys are so dramatic. WD-40 will not and does not harm the paint. I am not suggesting you do the whole truck, just those little areas.

WD-40 will take off marks that the claybay can't, but since I don't have a garage queen..........

 

just get a new truck man.

best way to go

--Russ

 

lmfao.