Stubborn excrement

[coupe70]

I recently brought my truck to a professional detailer because I was unable to remove some strange substance from my truck. I thought it was hardend tree sap.To my surprise, I was informed that it was identified as spider excrement. Has anyone heard of this? I was told the only way to remove it is to buff it out using compound.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

You've never noticed the little spots under spider webs, say in the corner of a window frame, or basement corner, etc.? I've never had any on my car, but I know they are tough to remove from (house) painted surfaces.

However, depending on the condition of your paint and if it had any "wax" on it, I would imagine clay might remove it. It is possible that it has etched or stained the finish, in which case polishing would be indicated.

 

[Old Pirate]

It's spider waste is the other term, yes they hard to get off so maybe some red clay or compounding/polishing will work.

 

[Chris@Optimum]

It may be spores from artillery fungus. It's really hard to remove and usually comes from parking next to mulched landscaped areas.


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[coupe70]

Ok, thanks. I did try the clay but it did not work. My next step it to use compound; however, I have never tried that before and I don't to make make matters worse.

 

[Beemerboy]

Any chance of having a pic posted?

 

[coupe70]

I will try to post a picture. Not sure if show up because the paint is black.

 

[coupe70]

I will try to post a picture; however, the paint is black so it may be difficult to see