pollen anyone?
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Pats300zx
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Its really bad here in Delaware right now. My cars can't go a day without getting coated.
Docpeanut
New member
My Black Forest Green grand cherokee turns yellow every day in maryland
The Driver
Detailers Workshop
Coating + power washer ftw
wdmaccord
New member
Saw a wasp with a pollen pouch the size of a pea this morning, so I guess it's good for those guys. I have a sealant on there (BFWD + BFCS + BFMS on the hood and front bumper) but no matter how slick the surface, the pollen just sticks. I try not to obsess too much, humbly submit to the dust and pollen, and just stick to my weekend washes. :bow
This man know what he is talking about. With a good coating and a PW or even a hard rain or strong hose off I can get my car 95%+ just by rinsing and blow drying.
Todd@RUPES
Just a regular guy
Luckily, most of the pollen season in Florida is over... Pollen is nasty stuff/super abrasive...
wdmaccord
New member
Agreed. I don't even like to do a RW when it's as heavy as in my pic above. The pic doesn't even do it justice...came out of my office yesterday afternoon and the roof looked like an optic yellow tennis ball. That's 2BM pollen thickness for me!
PapaChop
New member
It was horrible the past two months here in Georgia. It's finally died down with the amount of rain we've had.
Bunky
Detailing Gnosis
This year the pollen was not as nearly as bad especially from pine trees. I wonder if the cool spring was a factor.
Beemerboy
Just One More Coat
I don't have a real bad pollen issue here in NO CAL but the trees where my wife works at...drop these small yellow gummy spots onto the car that are glued on!!
There are a PITA to get off the car..not even bucket washing takes them off..
There are a PITA to get off the car..not even bucket washing takes them off..
jtford95
New member
Damp here. none today
The Driver
Detailers Workshop
Heat Gun
NO
Isopropyl Alcohol dabbed on a rag, wipe gently. Just be careful on the ratio if it's near 85+
Old Pirate
AMG Classic Car Detailing
Like Todd has mention, the pollen here in Florida is over and the summer heat has kick in at full blast.
The Driver
Detailers Workshop
I've tested heat guns on numerous surfaces including test panels, by the time he gets it to a good temp the paint will most likely be liquid. Either way I wouldn't chance it. Even on trim it's risky business.
:hmmm: I've never even come close to melting paint (as far as I know)
I just hit the spot for 2 or 3 seconds then use a plastic razor to scoop it off. Sometimes if you are lucky you can use a plastic razor before the heat gun and pop the whole glob off in 1 swift motion