Weird mark/stain on my door handle

[hellogoodbye]

I found this weird stain on my door handle and I can't seem to get it off. I have no clue how this happened. It doesn't seem like it's a scratch because the surface is smooth. It somewhat looks like it's cracking then near the bottom of the handle, is some dark stain, like a tree sap stain. So far I've tried the alcohol, nail polish and rubbing the stained area with a clay bar. None of them worked. The stain didn't come off at all. Is there any suggestions I can try to remove this annoying stain? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[hellogoodbye]

Re: Weird mark/stain on my door handle

Can anyone give me suggestions?

[Flash Gordon]

Re: Weird mark/stain on my door handle

HelloGoodbye

It looks like paint from another object. Try claybar or ultimate compound

[rapport25]

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Mmmmmm from the first pic it looks rust. But I would imagine plastic door handle?

I would try some cutting compound and see how you get on. Scratch X 2.0. If no joy step up to something more agressive like ultimate compound.

[hellogoodbye]

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I've tried meguiar's claybar already, it didn't remove it a bit. I can't feel the stain, the surface is smooth. What's the difference between ultimate compound and scratch x?

[Murr1525]

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The brown stuff isnt rust?

I'd say UC, SwirlX, soemthing like that if you have it would be the next thing.

[rapport25]

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I've tried meguiar's claybar already, it didn't remove it a bit. I can't feel the stain, the surface is smooth. What's the difference between ultimate compound and scratch x?

Ultimate compound is more aggressive than scratch X. Meguiars general rule of thumb use the least agressive product to get the job done .

Have a look at the thread total cut for more help.

[hellogoodbye]

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it is not rust because I have been told my door handles are plastic.

[rapport25]

Re: Weird mark/stain on my door handle

The brown stuff isnt rust?

I'd say UC, SwirlX, soemthing like that if you have it would be the next thing.

At first glance thats what it looked like to me.

[Murr1525]

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Purely from the pic, it would look like paint was scratched away and rusted.... but that would not give a smooth surface.

[hellogoodbye]

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This is a stupid question but could it be acidic bird poop or tree sap stains?

[rapport25]

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Purely from the pic, it would look like paint was scratched away and rusted.... but that would not give a smooth surface.

. Yes, after I posted I decided to read the thread. I agree rust would be very rough.

[Murr1525]

Re: Weird mark/stain on my door handle

This is a stupid question but could it be acidic bird poop or tree sap stains?

I would doubt poop, but never know.

Hopefully you didnt get sprayed with some strong chemical, etc.

Do you have any SwirlX, ScratchX, UC, etc on hand?

[SVT Lightning]

Re: Weird mark/stain on my door handle

This is a stupid question but could it be acidic bird poop or tree sap stains?

I was thinkin bird poo also....I've seen similiar bird boms from seagulls here.

[hellogoodbye]

Re: Weird mark/stain on my door handle

I would doubt poop, but never know.

Hopefully you didnt get sprayed with some strong chemical, etc.

Do you have any SwirlX, ScratchX, UC, etc on hand?

No I don't have any of the products you mentioned. I'll try and get Ultimate compound later.