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Old 07-01-09, 01:58 PM
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Default HELP. Gas on body work.

I went to the garage today to clean my interior and noticed there is two drops of gas left on the body work. I don't know how long it has been there but I tried everything to remove it but nothing works. What to do? ? ?


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Old 07-01-09, 02:13 PM
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That's not gas. What does the texture feel like? Have you tried goo-gone or a similar product?
Old 07-01-09, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ilocke
That's not gas. What does the texture feel like? Have you tried goo-gone or a similar product?
Its smooth, I just used some kitchen products to try and remove the stain but no help. What product should I look for to remove it?
Old 07-01-09, 02:24 PM
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Have you tired clay baring it?
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^^ try that. I was able to get tar out using claybar. You should be able to get out whatever that is with claybar.
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Any brand clay bar?
Old 07-01-09, 02:40 PM
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I had those when I first took delivery of my car. No one @ the dealer could get it off and it wasn't big enough to bug me so I called it a birth mark and went on my way. I'm not sure if it's still there as I've ignored it for the last 2 years.
Old 07-01-09, 02:56 PM
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meguiars clay bar... works good
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maybe dried tree sap?
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Damn, Canada Day. Nothing is open.

I'm hoping it didn't go through the clear coat, I can feel it by hand...
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Im pretty sure a clay bar will knock it off.
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Originally Posted by dangy
Im pretty sure a clay bar will knock it off.
Meguiars clay bar?

Thanks man.
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Did you try wax? Or maybe some acrylic thinner?
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Originally Posted by montgb
Did you try wax? Or maybe some acrylic thinner?
Yes, first I tried with wax and it did not work. I even let the wax sit for awhile before wiping it clean.

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How about scratch remover. Just my two cents


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