Leaf stains on hood, top, trunk (vehicles, credit, buy, car)

[howard555]

Maple leaf stains and pecan leaf stains on hood, top, trunk, all vehicles. They are not coming off easily with soap and water and sponge. Too much abrasion will damage the paint job. Alternatives?

[Ron61]

I would use a polishing compound after washing the vehicle. Try it on one small area first.

I would also be washing my vehicles more frequently.

[wellshii]

Claybar.
Also 3m and other vendors offer a clear film that is completely clear. Protects the car.
Worth a look.

[Electrician4you]

Clay bar

[howard555]

We would have had to cover the vehicles to prevent the leaf issue. The leaves fall every night and after a rain they stick to the metal. Blow off when driving but leave a stain. Never had this issue until this season. There has been no change in the frequency of car washes.

Something abrasive might help so I'll see what I can find.

[HWTechGuy]

+1 on the clay bar

[Regajohn]

I hope you're using car wash soap and not dish soap.

Anyway, what others have said ... clay bar or polishing compound ... or try wax first as some has a very very very slight abrasive.

If you're not comfortable doing it yourself you can find a good detail shop & for $200 - $300 two your car will look a 1,000% better.

[Stagemomma]

I am having a similar problem. I bought Turtle Wax Bug remover but haven't had a chance to use it yet....

And then I will apply a polishing compound.

Wish I hadn't bought a white car !

[Southern man]

Originally Posted by howard555

Maple leaf stains and pecan leaf stains on hood, top, trunk, all vehicles. They are not coming off easily with soap and water and sponge. Too much abrasion will damage the paint job. Alternatives?

I had the same problem with pecan leaves and a white car recently. I washed car, nope. Waxed roof and hood, nope. I noticed, if I used my fingernail with wet wax, they came right off. I tried the edge of a credit card, this worked good. I used it lightly, no scratches.

[howard555]

Originally Posted by Southern man

I had the same problem with pecan leaves and a white car recently. I washed car, nope. Waxed roof and hood, nope. I noticed, if I used my fingernail with wet wax, they came right off. I tried the edge of a credit card, this worked good. I used it lightly, no scratches.

Well that would be a good use of my credit card since the credit limit is not enough to buy anything.

Here is Turtle Wax advertising their product.
$4.92 at Walmart.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmAjXHACcvU