Detailing Question

Potomac Golfer · 08-05-2011, 12:31 PM

A detailing shop in DC did a great job on my car, but warned in advance that it couldn't get out some residual splotch marks from where the juice/fruit of ginkgo trees landed on my hood. Any experience getting it out? Scratch X worked on most but there are still a few.

AJG1137 · 08-05-2011, 12:44 PM

I have the same issue with SAP. I found that if I use diluted rubbing alcohol it easily removes the sap, however, I have to get rid of the sap right away before leaving any of the residual marks.
Wish I could help you more on removing the marks.

kpsquared · 08-05-2011, 12:46 PM

I have the same spots on my car, but they wont come out... Tried all types of stuff. At first it looks like its gone, then it shows up again smh

Bimmeroid · 08-05-2011, 12:50 PM

I'm facing the same issue. Would love to permanently remove the spots. Cant really notice unless you look for them.

kpsquared · 08-05-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmeroid

I'm facing the same issue. Would love to permanently remove the spots. Cant really notice unless you look for them.

Mines seem to show when I wash the car.. I tried using Turtle Wax Black kit, and that seemed to work, but after about two weeks, they were back.

pseto · 08-05-2011, 12:54 PM

clay should do it

335_MI6 · 08-05-2011, 01:23 PM

I use bug and tar remover. If you let sap be in sun for to long it could burn your paint and that mark will never go away

zaxjax · 08-08-2011, 07:43 AM

The actual dropping can be removed with isopropyl alcohol or vinegar. Clay bar can be used. The spot you still see is the etching left behind similiar to a water spot etching. You will need to have it polished to remove it

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Potomac Golfer New Member 4 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2002 BMW 330ci Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Detailing Question - Ginkgo Tree Sap A detailing shop in DC did a great job on my car, but warned in advance that it couldn't get out some residual splotch marks from where the juice/fruit of ginkgo trees landed on my hood. Any experience getting it out? Scratch X worked on most but there are still a few.
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AJG1137 Member 12 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e93 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 335i xDrive [0.00]	I have the same issue with SAP. I found that if I use diluted rubbing alcohol it easily removes the sap, however, I have to get rid of the sap right away before leaving any of the residual marks. Wish I could help you more on removing the marks.
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kpsquared Cool Guy 5 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2011 335is, Space Gray Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [0.00] 1988 Honda Prelude ... [0.00]	I have the same spots on my car, but they wont come out... Tried all types of stuff. At first it looks like its gone, then it shows up again smh __________________ 2011 335is DCT, Space Gray, 19" 313's 1988 Honda Prelude Si 4WS - Sold 2008 335i w/ Sport Pack, Black Sapphire Metallic, 19" 269's - Traded 4/14/15 1984 318i - Sold
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Bimmeroid Private 6 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2016 F83 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NoVa, USA iTrader: (0)	I'm facing the same issue. Would love to permanently remove the spots. Cant really notice unless you look for them. __________________ 2016 F83//DCT//Mineral White Metallic on Sakhir Orange
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335_MI6 Colonel 115 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: DC/MIAMI/LONDON iTrader: (4)	I use bug and tar remover. If you let sap be in sun for to long it could burn your paint and that mark will never go away
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zaxjax Major 43 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	The actual dropping can be removed with isopropyl alcohol or vinegar. Clay bar can be used. The spot you still see is the etching left behind similiar to a water spot etching. You will need to have it polished to remove it __________________ Detailed Image
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