Question about these circular yellow stains in paint?

[monte87]

Hi guys,

21 Rapid red metallic GT here. Just added the new GT500 spoiler w Gurney flap over weekend. While removing the old 3M tape from blade wing that came w car I ended up using this rubber eraser on my drill. Well, I got the 3m tape off, but now it seems I have the deep yellow swirl marks in paint that meguiars wax could not remove.
These round yellow marks are under the GT500 wing and cam be seen. I'm trying to figure out how to get them outta paint.
Can anyone help me? Any ideas on what to do or use?? I hope I didn't burn the clearcoat.. ughhh!!!

Thanks, Anthony

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[Crew4991]

Hi guys,

21 Rapid red metallic GT here. Just added the new GT500 spoiler w Gurney flap over weekend. While removing the old 3M tape from blade wing that came w car I ended up using this rubber eraser on my drill. Well, I got the 3m tape off, but now it seems I have the deep yellow swirl marks in paint that meguiars wax could not remove.
These round yellow marks are under the GT500 wing and cam be seen. I'm trying to figure out how to get them outta paint.
Can anyone help me? Any ideas on what to do or use?? I hope I didn't burn the clearcoat.. ughhh!!!

Thanks, Anthony

The factory adhesive is incredibly strong and the yellow stain you are seeing is most likely the pigment from the adhesive. Since it didn’t come out with wax and are still bothering you, I would definitely go a little further with either a polish or a compound, then rewax that area to protect it. If meguiars is your brand of choice they do have good products for polish/compound. Give it a shot.

 

[monte87]

The factory adhesive is incredibly strong and the yellow stain you are seeing is most likely the pigment from the adhesive. Since it didn’t come out with wax and are still bothering you, I would definitely go a little further with either a polish or a compound, then rewax that area to protect it. If meguiars is your brand of choice they do have good products for polish/compound. Give it a shot.

Thanks for reply, Crew. I think the pigment is the yellow eraser. I got all the 3M tape off, nice and clean. But the yellow is still there. Aggravating me, i can see it!!!

 

[kiksbutt]

Thanks for reply, Crew. I think the pigment is the yellow eraser. I got all the 3M tape off, nice and clean. But the yellow is still there. Aggravating me, i can see it!!!

Take it to a pro to buff it out with a more abrasive compound.

 

[monte87]

Take it to a pro to buff it out with a more abrasive compound.

I'm gonna try meguiars compound, then there polish and see. if that doesnt take it out- then a PRO! Thanks for your reply!
Anthony

 

[DFB5.0]

Hi guys,

21 Rapid red metallic GT here. Just added the new GT500 spoiler w Gurney flap over weekend. While removing the old 3M tape from blade wing that came w car I ended up using this rubber eraser on my drill. Well, I got the 3m tape off, but now it seems I have the deep yellow swirl marks in paint that meguiars wax could not remove.
These round yellow marks are under the GT500 wing and cam be seen. I'm trying to figure out how to get them outta paint.
Can anyone help me? Any ideas on what to do or use?? I hope I didn't burn the clearcoat.. ughhh!!!

Thanks, Anthony

You have either burnt through the clearcoat or you still have some adhesive residue or "shading" left behind. If you can, post a couple of pics so we can properly see what's happening.

If you haven't already, try using an adhesive remover like Carpro TarX or Koch Chemie Ulex.

You mentioned wax, that won't remove paint defects, or in this case residue, you will actually protect it with wax. The Meguiar's compound should deal with it though. The compound will remove any remaining residue and level the finish down to match the surrounding areas. It will also be likely that the rubber eraser wheel (I hate those things) has created some marring anyway, so using compound is probably going to be needed anyway.

 

[monte87]

Thanks for reply!!! Appreciate it. I def will get some pics posted today.
Anthony

 

[Cory S]

Those eraser wheels are worse on the paint than washing the car every day for 5 years.

 

[monte87]

Those eraser wheels are worse on the paint than washing the car every day for 5 years.

If i only knew before i used it!!! I would used my fingers and wd40..

 

[Cory S]

If i only knew before i used it!!! I would used my fingers and wd40..

Yeah. Takes longer, but it works safely.

 

[Arknsawchuck]

Try some adhesive remover like "goo be gone" and see if that helps. If not you may have to use a rubbing or polish compound as mentioned earlier.

 

[monte87]

Try some adhesive remover like "goo be gone" and see if that helps. If not you may have to use a rubbing or polish compound as mentioned earlier.

Thanks, appreciate your reply.
Anthony

 

[Cobra Jet]

Any pics to provide of the concerned area?

 

[monte87]

Any pics to provide of the concerned area?

Forgot to take some was sick all weekend. will get some soon, though.
Thanks Anthony

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