What is this?

d4k0t4 · 05-12-2010, 04:07 PM

These places keep popping up on my 09 370z. There are no dents or up-dings. They feel smooth to the surface. They appear scaly. Z3 is on the hood and Z2 is found on the door. Thanks.

vipor · 05-12-2010, 04:23 PM

I'm sorry, but your car has cancer.

ejrives · 05-12-2010, 04:28 PM

mine have one of those things on the hood... could be anything from bird crap to tree sap that caused it. Nissan has a crappy clearcoat.

SoCal 370Z · 05-12-2010, 04:51 PM

Unfortunately, permanent clearcoat damage. Sometimes bird droppings have an acid in them (from what they eat). Always clean off bird droppings when you find them. Carry a some form of quick detailer in your Z.

kenchan · 05-12-2010, 04:51 PM

zit?

Xan · 05-12-2010, 04:57 PM

Probably tree sap, see if you can gently remove it with your finger nail.
Then get some polish to bring the paint back a smooth finish..

Zigen5 · 05-12-2010, 07:06 PM

Sorry my friend... It is Tree Sap!! Try to clay bar it, but it looks like damage has already been done.

ZOLE · 05-12-2010, 07:44 PM

If it is in fact tree sap, try applying a small amount of purell hand sanitizer on it, wait a couple of seconds, then wipe off with a microfiber towell. This has worked great for me in the past and does not damage the clear coat. The purell contains alcohol (a fairly mild solvent) and soap which disolves this stuff with no problem while leaving the clear coat intact. Afterwards, hit it with a bit of wax to protect your (now purelled and unprotected) clear coat.

brakedrift12 · 05-31-2010, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

I'm sorry, but your car has cancer.

05-12-2010, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	I'm sorry, but your car has cancer. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

05-12-2010, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
ejrives A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,449 Drives: 09-6MT-T/S/N Rep Power: 18	mine have one of those things on the hood... could be anything from bird crap to tree sap that caused it. Nissan has a crappy clearcoat. __________________ "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." Stillen G3 CAI \|\| 35% tints \|\| FI CBE coming soon...

05-12-2010, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Unfortunately, permanent clearcoat damage. Sometimes bird droppings have an acid in them (from what they eat). Always clean off bird droppings when you find them. Carry a some form of quick detailer in your Z. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

05-12-2010, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Probably tree sap, see if you can gently remove it with your finger nail. Then get some polish to bring the paint back a smooth finish.. __________________

05-12-2010, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
ZOLE Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reisterstown, MD Posts: 164 Drives: 370Z PG Touring MT Rep Power: 15	If it is in fact tree sap, try applying a small amount of purell hand sanitizer on it, wait a couple of seconds, then wipe off with a microfiber towell. This has worked great for me in the past and does not damage the clear coat. The purell contains alcohol (a fairly mild solvent) and soap which disolves this stuff with no problem while leaving the clear coat intact. Afterwards, hit it with a bit of wax to protect your (now purelled and unprotected) clear coat. Last edited by ZOLE; 05-16-2010 at 09:15 PM.

05-12-2010, 04:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	zit?

05-12-2010, 07:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zigen5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 260 Drives: '10 BC 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Sorry my friend... It is Tree Sap!! Try to clay bar it, but it looks like damage has already been done.