pugua

First off, I apologize, I originally posted this over in the Details & Maintenance forum (https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...-stains-2.html), but only got suggestions on what to do to PREVENT the stain and not to REMOVE it.

Here is my post:

So I went to fuel up my UW IS a couple days ago and noticed a similar brown/yellow-ish stain below the fuel tank (see image below). I'm usually very careful whenever I pump fuel, so I'm really surprised to see the stain. 

Once I got home, I tried cleaning it off with Meguiar's UQD and a microfiber cloth - rubbed furiously, but to no avail. The damn stain wouldn't come off. 

Unfortunately, I just had to leave on a business trip and won't be back for another 2 weeks. So my car is just sitting the garage with the stain soaking in.

Once I get back, what is the best thing I should do to try and get rid of this (most likely fuel stain) besides buffing it out (I don't have a buffer and I want to try removing the stain myself before taking it to the pros).

Thanks for any help and tips!

Belex1

You might want to try a clay bar, then polish and then wax.

steveo55

My car got the same stains behind both rear tires. I took it to detail and they said it was from armor all. they tried taking them off and couldnt. Sucks they clayed tried other chemicals. They said its in the clear coat now.

computerwi

I would try a clay bar and then if necessary a light compound. The stain hasn't had that long to sit in really. You should have success. Give it a try and report back!

ayotomy

I was washing my car this morning and found the same stain. I used meguiar ultimate compound to get rid of it.

waxy

That sucks, I'm very paranoid when I pump gas too, even though my car is Nebula Grey.
When I'm done pumping gas I lift the pump and tap it 3-5 times to let loose all the excess.

In the event it does drip on my car, I have already enforced a preventative which is wax my car the week or day before I pump gas. The backup plan, is use the Meguires Quick Detail with a microfiber in my drunk. Clean it off immediately upon contact.

I'll have my car for 2 years, come late July and it still looks, even smells brand new.
Amazing how much OCD can take care of you.

waxy

Duplicate.

magne

I use a degreaser when washing of these kinds of stains.
There are sveral degreaseres made for handling petrolium stains, such as oil, gas, tar, asphalt and so on.
Since I'm not very familiar with US products, I suggest using one of the online detailer shops for seachring after this kind of degreaser.

After letting a degreaser wor for about 5 minutes, the stains come of when washing normally with soap water and a wash mit.

janterry15

Rubbing alcohol with a microfiber cloth. It takes anything off if u rub long enough.
Trust me, I've taken off many stains with it.

Thunderwuf

Can you use this product when the car is not freshly washed? Say a week after a car wash...?

Noeh

iTrader: (3)

If it's in the clear cost your best bet is rubbing compound + polish. Don't use harsh chemicals, it might damage your clear coat.

nova123

You can use road tar remover, does the job.

Just damply wipe the area first, spray on for a few sec then start wiping it clean

ayotomy

I recommend just washing the part where you wanna use the compound on.

Thunderwuf

I think that's a good idea just to be safe. Thanks.

pugua

Thanks for all the replies!

I've been thinking about my car everyday since my business trip and still won't be back to do anything about it for another week.

Once I do get back, I'll try the least abrasive/harsh suggestions first:

1) rubbing alcohol + MF cloth
2) road tar remover
3) clay bar
4) compound

I'll report the results once I get back.