Just washed the car today after being several months on the road ,and found several brown stains in the duco and the roofs paintwork is absolutely covered in stains ,it must of come from trees somewhere on the trip.the White duco is very thin and so I need to be careful in my choice ,just to go with a heavy duty compound could be a mistake,so Iwould like to know if any one has used any product that's worked for them
There is a blog on here about the same issue. I'm having a Senior Moment right now and can't recall the total topic.
How ever, I ended up using a cut and polish to rid our tow truck of the same. Hours of work. It is Gum sap, mixed with water, and leaves a brown rim type stain.
Everyone will come by real soon with the right cure.
Jim
-- Edited by Hey Jim on Friday 9th of December 2016 05:21:54 PM
I have had good success with using those Magic sponge things, well wetted with in water with a little Cuzzons washing liquid, don't rub in circles or too hard and it comes off easily, then a good waxing to protect and stop future stains gaining a hold on the duco.
Not a criticism, an observation... I wonder why we still refer to automotive paintwork as "duco"? Maybe just one of those terms we picked up from our parents or grandparents and carried on with despite the technology of automotive paints moving on?
I know its off-topic, so will get back on-topic with this comment:
I know that brown stains on the paint can be caused by tannin leaching out of tree leaves (in my case, particularly eucalyptus). This can be difficult to remove initially, but I use a spray bottle of mixed automotive detergent and water. Wetting and rubbing will remove it.
Most stains that are difficult to remove are usually an indication that the vehicle is due for "waxing". I put that in quotes as I don't use natural waxes on my cars anymore. I use a manufactured product. When the micro-pores in the paint start absorbing stains, it's time to re-seal with whatever product you use.
Quite right ants my mistake Duco is a thing of the past and so am I ...
LOL - Ron, you're not the only one! :)
Just got me thinking in an abstract way is all - what terms we use out of habit.
Wondering - are you able to provide a pic of the staining? Reason I ask is that some can point strait to the culprit. Might help provide better advice. (That being said, the diluted car wash detergent seems to work well enough on most stains I've encountered, and is simple.) Some people have said over the years that staining from iron ore won't come out no matter what you try. Thankfully I haven't had that to deal with yet!
Thanks for your replies my daughter solved the problem big time, there was some staining on the bonnet that took all afternoon to remove using a polish and cut compound, the product I used on the roof of the wagon that was heavily stained took no time at all to remove with a product named gumption , fabulousness stuff , the paint work looked great after the roof was polished, next time this happens no more gut busting all afternoon ....
Gumption is a highly abrasive product. That is why it cut out your stains easier than the cut and polish coumpound did.
I would think twice before using it on new paintwork, or test on an inconspicuous area first.
Cheers, John.
Your right John that's why I tried it out on the roof,but the paintwork is perfect after polishing it mI can't see a blemish in it, my paint is white and the cars not the latest 100K cruiser with metallic paintwork but as I say Iam happy with the result...
Gumption is a highly abrasive product. That is why it cut out your stains easier than the cut and polish coumpound did.
I would think twice before using it on new paintwork, or test on an inconspicuous area first.
Cheers, John.
Your right John that's why I tried it out on the roof,but the paintwork is perfect after polishing it mI can't see a blemish in it, my paint is white and the cars not the latest 100K cruiser with metallic paintwork but as I say Iam happy with the result...
And at the end of the day Ron, that is all that matters.
Cheers, John.
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