Paint damage on hood

[StartX5]

You will have a big cleaning, waxing project. I think you can do it. Go to pepboy or autozone, looking for car wash kit with tar removal and take time to clean it. you may also try acetone too.
Hope they will go away. It's bothering i know how you feel.

[Never2Low]

If wet sanding didn't do it then I have a hard time believing that anything else will because it means that it is a chemical discoloration. However, if it is on the surface then sanding it would logically HAVE to remove it, so the shop either lied or sucks at their job if that was the case. With the slightly raised feel you state, it should be on the surface (If it were acidic etc then your plastic intakes would be eaten away or severely discolored and depressed).

Either way, I had something similar to this happen to my 540i and got it out with 3M Rubbing Compound and some careful finesse. That is the route to take first, in my opinion. Wash the X with a good soap and mit, clay bar it, then use the rubbing compound. Finish off with a good polish and top coat.

I would not ever touch my paint with a thinner, especially right out of the gate, but that's just me. I could be a weirdo enjoying my vehicles with paint, haha. If it is able to come off, then rubbing compound will get it. You should still have clear coat protecting your paint as well.

I would be more surprised if you COULDN'T get it off. I agree, though, it is so frustrating. Even with my 540 being black it still killed me because I knew it was there (even if it was for one day).

[NYCSterling]

Originally Posted by StartX5

You will have a big cleaning, waxing project. I think you can do it. Go to pepboy or autozone, looking for car wash kit with tar removal and take time to clean it. you may also try acetone too.
Hope they will go away. It's bothering i know how you feel.

yeah man.. i dont even wanna use it to go out now. Its the only vehicle, so I have no choice. I hate driving a dirty vehicle and now I have a speckled one.. like a really ripe banana..

I will swing by Autozone later tonight.

thanks for all the suggestions guys. much appreciated.

[NYCSterling]

Originally Posted by Never2Low

If wet sanding didn't do it then I have a hard time believing that anything else will because it means that it is a chemical discoloration. However, if it is on the surface then sanding it would logically HAVE to remove it, so the shop either lied or sucks at their job if that was the case. With the slightly raised feel you state, it should be on the surface (If it were acidic etc then your plastic intakes would be eaten away or severely discolored and depressed).

Either way, I had something similar to this happen to my 540i and got it out with 3M Rubbing Compound and some careful finesse. That is the route to take first, in my opinion. Wash the X with a good soap and mit, clay bar it, then use the rubbing compound. Finish off with a good polish and top coat.

I would not ever touch my paint with a thinner, especially right out of the gate, but that's just me. I could be a weirdo enjoying my vehicles with paint, haha. If it is able to come off, then rubbing compound will get it. You should still have clear coat protecting your paint as well.

I would be more surprised if you COULDN'T get it off. I agree, though, it is so frustrating. Even with my 540 being black it still killed me because I knew it was there (even if it was for one day).

the guy at the paint shop did a really vigorous wet sanding and nothing.. i mean nothing came off... he was at a loss at what it was....

[sethro]

Use a claybar

[RMak]

Try some Goof-Off. That stuff can do wonders...

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[HPIA4v2]

Originally Posted by NYCSterling

Towel.. ha. !

ok.. whats on my hood is black and is in spots and would not come off. I found some also on my right mirror... and to the left of the rear license plate.

There is 1 spot also on my gas tank cover..

I tried digging a spot with my fingernail.. and its not comming off.. It seems to be fused with the paint..

I also noticed some white paint like spots on my rear tailight... and i noticed that my neighbor frerilized his lawn.. I am parked inches from his lawn. and I am not sure if whatever he sprayed on his grass got to the paint.

I hope that's not some sort of strong chemical reacting with your clear coat.

[nra0707]

Use a claybar. If it's oxidation or surface contaminants, clay will remove it. It's a cheap try rather than putting chemical solvents like goof off and acetone on your paint surface.

[Vsmvince]

The damage is past the clear coat. You will need to repaint the hood completely. Best of luck!

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718-229-6800

[NYCSterling]

clay bar did not work... turtle wax tht removes heavy oxidation did not work...

All signs points to some sort of chemical spray used on grass that was sprayed all over the car either accidentally or on purpose...

have a claim in and car is being taken in to the dealer tomorrow morning.