What is this on my paint?

dstyle · 10-26-2015, 01:20 AM

Hi guys,

I've had the car for under 1,500 miles and to my horror saw some streaks on the lower side of the car which looked initially like some sort of sap but its definitely something that I probably ran over on the road and got flicked up on the bodywork. It's rock hard and despite all my best efforts, I can't remove it. I've tried (based on google and forums

):
* TurtleWax Bug & Tar Remover
* BEST Bug Off
* Goo Gone
* WD40 (forum recommendation)
* Stoners Tarminator
* Mothers California Gold Clay Bar

Basically, went completely overboard! None of the above even made the slightest of difference. Can anyone give me a suggestion on what the next step is or recommend a good professional detailer in Los Angeles, CA that could fix this issue for me?

Thanks guys! Here's some pictures of the car

mnhomes · 10-26-2015, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dstyle

Hi guys,

I've had the car for under 1,500 miles and to my horror saw some streaks on the lower side of the car which looked initially like some sort of sap but its definitely something that I probably ran over on the road and got flicked up on the bodywork. It's rock hard and despite all my best efforts, I can't remove it. I've tried (based on google and forums

):
* TurtleWax Bug & Tar Remover
* BEST Bug Off
* Goo Gone
* WD40 (forum recommendation)
* Stoners Tarminator
* Mothers California Gold Clay Bar

Basically, went completely overboard! None of the above even made the slightest of difference. Can anyone give me a suggestion on what the next step is or recommend a good professional detailer in Los Angeles, CA that could fix this issue for me?

Thanks guys! Here's some pictures of the car

Try a Terry cloth with some lacquer thinner on it.

Bmwguy11 · 10-26-2015, 10:10 AM

it almost looks like hot liquid metal got splashed onto your car then dried, or am i just crazy

dstyle · 10-26-2015, 02:25 PM

Thanks guys, i'll try the lacquer thinner and if all fails it'll be straight to the detailer. I sent the pics to a detailer recommended on this forum and he said it looks like some sort of adhesive

RocketBoots · 10-26-2015, 03:06 PM

Did you drive through any areas of new road construction?

Also, try an all-purpose cleaner. I used Optimum APC.

I had a similar thing, but mine was more grey. Between the APC, Tarminator, and some quick detailer, it's all gone. But I saw mine the day it happened; not sure how long yours has been sitting on the paint.

phoenx · 10-26-2015, 03:49 PM

Looks like some sort of adhesive. Like contact cement. Id take it to a pro detailer.

dstyle · 10-26-2015, 08:14 PM

It's probably been on the car for a week before I noticed it. That's my best guess. and I've parked it in the sun a couple of days. Oh well, I think I'll just take it to a pro detailer. I'll report back. Thanks guys

F80_edd57 · 11-30-2015, 10:05 AM

That my friend is Tack, it's like a form of liquid Asphat used to touch-up road patchwork

TheMidnightNarwhal · 11-30-2015, 10:14 AM

No idea. Try posting it over at reddit.com/r/autodetailing maybe. They always have a answer and solution.

catch · 12-14-2015, 02:24 PM

Looks like an adhesive to me as well, based on the pics of course.

I'm curious what the outcome is here. What it is and what gets it off

Keep us posted

Brasko · 12-17-2015, 11:10 PM

Looks like carpet glue/adhesive/epoxy/etc. to me. I'm sure a good detailer can get it out.

mshab356 · 12-18-2015, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F80_edd57

That my friend is Tack, it's like a form of liquid Asphat used to touch-up road patchwork

Probably this.

Source: my driveway has this shit all over the place

10-26-2015, 01:20 AM	#1
dstyle New Member 6 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	What is this on my paint? Hi guys, I've had the car for under 1,500 miles and to my horror saw some streaks on the lower side of the car which looked initially like some sort of sap but its definitely something that I probably ran over on the road and got flicked up on the bodywork. It's rock hard and despite all my best efforts, I can't remove it. I've tried (based on google and forums ): * TurtleWax Bug & Tar Remover * BEST Bug Off * Goo Gone * WD40 (forum recommendation) * Stoners Tarminator * Mothers California Gold Clay Bar Basically, went completely overboard! None of the above even made the slightest of difference. Can anyone give me a suggestion on what the next step is or recommend a good professional detailer in Los Angeles, CA that could fix this issue for me? Thanks guys! Here's some pictures of the car
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10-26-2015, 10:10 AM	#3
Bmwguy11 Lieutenant Colonel 1252 Rep 1,760 Posts Drives: 2016 YMB M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (1)	it almost looks like hot liquid metal got splashed onto your car then dried, or am i just crazy
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dstyle New Member 6 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, i'll try the lacquer thinner and if all fails it'll be straight to the detailer. I sent the pics to a detailer recommended on this forum and he said it looks like some sort of adhesive
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10-26-2015, 03:06 PM	#5
RocketBoots Colonel 1860 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: Horse Drawn Carriage Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	Did you drive through any areas of new road construction? Also, try an all-purpose cleaner. I used Optimum APC. I had a similar thing, but mine was more grey. Between the APC, Tarminator, and some quick detailer, it's all gone. But I saw mine the day it happened; not sure how long yours has been sitting on the paint.
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phoenx Lieutenant 333 Rep 471 Posts Drives: E46 M3, F80 M3, Tacoma, GT4 RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Looks like some sort of adhesive. Like contact cement. Id take it to a pro detailer.
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10-26-2015, 08:14 PM	#7
dstyle New Member 6 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	It's probably been on the car for a week before I noticed it. That's my best guess. and I've parked it in the sun a couple of days. Oh well, I think I'll just take it to a pro detailer. I'll report back. Thanks guys
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F80_edd57 New Member 8 Rep 23 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (0)	That my friend is Tack, it's like a form of liquid Asphat used to touch-up road patchwork
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11-30-2015, 10:14 AM	#9
TheMidnightNarwhal Major General 2657 Rep 6,290 Posts Drives: 11' 335is DCT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gatineau, Quebec iTrader: (0)	No idea. Try posting it over at reddit.com/r/autodetailing maybe. They always have a answer and solution.
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12-14-2015, 02:24 PM	#10
catch Major General 668 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	Looks like an adhesive to me as well, based on the pics of course. I'm curious what the outcome is here. What it is and what gets it off Keep us posted __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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Brasko #LSBM3 1420 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Oregon / Florida iTrader: (4) Garage List 1984 BMW R65 [0.00] 2020 Ford F-150 XLT ... [0.00] 2003 Mitsubishi Evo ... [0.00] 2016 M3 Competition ... [10.00]	Looks like carpet glue/adhesive/epoxy/etc. to me. I'm sure a good detailer can get it out. __________________ /// M3
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