Mysterious mark on the paintwork....?

[hanny1973]

Hi all -

I noticed this on the back of my car the other day, I have no idea what it is and it won't wash off.....any ideas how I can remove it?



Thanks in advance

[wokkadriver]

It looks like a finger smear of something - glue? Or heaven forbid - brake fluid?

Is it layered on top or eaten through the lacquer?


Paddy will probably have a sensible answer, but if soapy water and your favourite car polish and cloth don't work, I'd be looking for some more professional help!

[paddy328]

It could be something as innocent as tree sap. Do the raised bit pick off?

Try some of this. I've found it to work help on tree sap, especially if its still sticky.
http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/shop/Category_Q2M_TAR...

[anonymous-user]

I'd go with tree sap too.

[hanny1973]

Thanks all.

Shouldn't be brake fluid, it might just be baked on tree sap, I wish I had spotted it before. Thanks for the link.

[Big Brin]

If it is tree sap.....I have used WD40 to remove marks like this previously. Did so on my Merc and Beamer recently....but I have NOT done so on an Aston....... Just FYI.

[hanny1973]

Big Brin said:

If it is tree sap.....I have used WD40 to remove marks like this previously. Did so on my Merc and Beamer recently....but I have NOT done so on an Aston....... Just FYI.

Thanks Brin - I actually try WD40 but it didn't work.

What did work however was Auto Finesse Oblitarate, I have no idea what it was but I'm pleased to say it's gone!

[dig123]

I had a similar looking mark on the front of my car but was red on a silver car, I only spotted after washing the car but came of with a lot more water and rubbing. I believe as the car was parked at a show with kids and ice lollies that some child got a bit to close.