Pecan Stains in clear coat

[Irritated Jones]

Hoping to get some advice from some pros possibly. My daughters white Subaru Crosstrek was left parked under the pecan tree and a fat little squirrel went to town it looks like above the Subaru. I noticed this morning and took it to wash everything off and I have several spots that now look like the clear coat is stained. Tried a clay bar and some other concoctions but they aren’t coming out. Hoped someone here might have a secret family recipe. If not can this stuff be buffed out by chance. Thanks for any help.

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[Mkass]

try corection polish and a buffer

 

[Dan-O]

I would start with some correction cream(rubbing compound) in the smallest spot you you can find and see if it removes it. If you’ve never used it before, know that it doesn’t take much pressure to make it work, too much pressure can too quickly burn thru the clear to the base coat, for first time users with a buffer it could be an issue. Dampen (not wet)a soft microfiber cloth and apply a dime sized drop and just use a circular motion until the cream pretty much disappears, then buff off with clean dry microfiber. Clean the entire panel and then apply a wax or ceramic sealer if you already have that on, to the entire panel. I’m sure the correcting compound will remove it.

 

[Irritated Jones]

try corection polish and a buffer

Thanks.

 

[Irritated Jones]

I would start with some correction cream(rubbing compound) in the smallest spot you you can find and see if it removes it. If you’ve never used it before, know that it doesn’t take much pressure to make it work, too much pressure can too quickly burn thru the clear to the base coat, for first time users with a buffer it could be an issue. Dampen (not wet)a soft microfiber cloth and apply a dime sized drop and just use a circular motion until the cream pretty much disappears, then buff off with clean dry microfiber. Clean the entire panel and then apply a wax or ceramic sealer if you already have that on, to the entire panel. I’m sure the correcting compound will remove it.

Thanks, I’ll give it a shot!

 

[Mkass]

Think Walmart and auto zone carry

 

[broadicustomworks]

good advice above.
The "next" step beyond some compound is wet sanding with some 2000 grit and buffing it back to shine.
Not for people uncomfortable with sanding perfectly fine clearcoat or buffing back out to shine.

Keep us updated on how it fares!

 

[Irritated Jones]

Think Walmart and auto zone carry

Looks like I’ll be grabbing this later today. Thanks!

 

[Irritated Jones]

good advice above.
The "next" step beyond some compound is wet sanding with some 2000 grit and buffing it back to shine.
Not for people uncomfortable with sanding perfectly fine clearcoat or buffing back out to shine.

Keep us updated on how it fares!

Thanks! That might have to be done by a pro. Granted it’s not my Bronco, but it’s still a pretty nice ride, even with the pecan stains all over it.

 

[Mizzou100]

Unfortunately if that has been there a while nothing gets it off...nothing. Don't make it worse.

 

[Area51BS]

Stop! It’s an organic stain. Before cutting into clear I would try some chemical cleaners in a hidden spot. I used Morton rust raze on my white boat to remove tannin staining. Mixed with water it would immediately remove the stain. It’s no longer made by Morton. I will post the SDS sheet showing ingredients. Bad for inhalation. There may be some new products. You might also try some marine hull stain removers.

A quick google for removing tan in stains from paint has great results.

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