Help removing an odd stain

[Auxo]

Hi all!

Was hoping for some advice on removing something stuck on my car. I recently noticed some sort of tar-like stringy substance along the lower half of the right door. I was able to wash that off easily but found a few long blueish lines that just will not come off. I have no idea what it might be!

I've tried both the mild consumer clay and then the mild professional, but no luck. I also rubbed the area fairly vigorously with ScratchX, and while it faded the mark very slightly, it didn't remove it. What are some other products I might try? I'm slightly torn as I don't really want to compromise the paint by using something harsh. Not sure how thick the clear is that low down on the door.

Thanks!

[Tuck91]

Re: Help removing an odd stain

sounds like your doing everything right, maybe bump up to ScratchX 2.0?

[Carfire]

Re: Help removing an odd stain

Or even maybe Ultimate Compound if needed.

[Auxo]

Re: Help removing an odd stain

Thanks for the suggestions! Much appreciated! I suspect ScratchX would eventually remove them, as the places I rubbed for some time did show fading.

I read that the textured part of the lower panel on these types of cars (Honda S2000) is a sort of plastic. Maybe that's why the tar-like stuff only stained that part, but not the actual paint on the body? Oh well, it's not too noticeable!

[Murr1525]

Re: Help removing an odd stain

The stains are on a textured plastic, painted white?

Or is it white plastic?

[Auxo]

Re: Help removing an odd stain

The stains are on a textured plastic, painted white?

Or is it white plastic?

I'm not sure! I originally thought it was just paint that was textured to protect against rock chips. I read on an s2k forum, however, that it was possibly plastic, but there wasn't a clear consensus as to whether it was plastic trim or more like a clear film over the paint.

[Murr1525]

Re: Help removing an odd stain

Either way, using a paint cleaner on texture could be hard, but if it was paint, nothing wrong with trying.

But if it was plastic, you might want more of a plastic cleaner, like #39 or APC.

Then if it is a clear film, that could be a whole nother story, those kind of things can be a lot more sensitive.

Might want to call/visit your Honda parts department, collision center, etc... get some opinions on the material.

[Auxo]

Re: Help removing an odd stain

Either way, using a paint cleaner on texture could be hard, but if it was paint, nothing wrong with trying.

But if it was plastic, you might want more of a plastic cleaner, like #39 or APC.

Then if it is a clear film, that could be a whole nother story, those kind of things can be a lot more sensitive.

Might want to call/visit your Honda parts department, collision center, etc... get some opinions on the material.

Good idea! Thanks! Drat, though, it didn't occur to me I shouldn't be using ScratchX on something potentially plastic. Hopefully didn't do damage.

[Maserati Mario]

Re: Help removing an odd stain

I'd try M105 and a terry towel you might even have to go up to a 3M green pad and maybe repaint

[Murr1525]

Re: Help removing an odd stain

I'm sure it didnt plastic much, but a clear film I'd be carefull with.