How to remove "cedar burn"

[krookedpandas]

Well yesterday at Boulder Creek, my cruiser took one hell of a beating. I've got pictures after the carnage, my camera just wont cooperate with my computer.

Anyways, I've got big, long brown streaks all of the side of my cruiser. I know I can't fix the damage to the body, but I figure I can at least get rid of these. So does anyone have an idea on how to get this off my body without damaging the paint?

 

[MrMoMo]

Is it sap? Try goo gone, spray nine, simple green... be sure to test them in a hidden area first, but those should all get rid of sap etc....

 

[krookedpandas]

I don't think its sap because I can't really feel it. However, simple green does get rid of a lot of things.

Still working on the pictures.

 

[MrMoMo]

If it's not sap, and simple green or spray nine don't take it off, you'll probably have to buff it out with a polisher... just my guess.

 

[krookedpandas]

pictures:

You can see the brown streaks I'm talking about, it is cedar season but its not sticky like sap.

This is how she looks now

 

[Trapper50cal]

Nice carnage, but why not treat it as a badge of honor at this point??

 

[krookedpandas]

Nice carnage, but why not treat it as a badge of honor at this point??

Gotta attempt to please the parents, it was so pretty when they bought it.

 

[Trapper50cal]

fair enough

 

[inkpot]

Howdy! I have the same problem with creosote bushes and a lot of other stuff that grows in the desert. I use Turtle Wax Color Cure. It's basically car wax with pigment in it. It may also have a bit of cutting agent in it. It works like Polishing/Rubbing Compound, but it adds a little color back and it shines. It comes in several basic colors, including white. I cannot get in in my local parts stores anymore, so I just Googled it, and founs it is still available. I got 4 bottles to last me quite a while. It makes my 15+ year old rattle can paint job look half decent at 10' or more. John

 

[Exiled]

Fine-grit rubbing compound used judisciously should work, I used to get those on the white paint of my old FJ62 from rubbing on manzanita/pinon/scrub. Don't get carried away or you'll take it down to the primer.

 

[krookedpandas]

Well chrome polish has done the best so far, except I didn't read the bottle about removing the hazy film after it settles. I thought I ruined my paint at first. I haven't completely gotten it off so I think I'm going to give that stuff Inkpot suggested a shot.

 

[davisfj62]

Fixing those "ranch racing stripes"

Matt:

I usally do the following to fix those "ranch racing stripes":

1. Rub the "stripes" with an old cotton tee-shirt dipped in charcoal starter fluid (like Kingsford -- I use HEB brand). Test on a less visible area first and NO SMOKING!

2. Wash truck with warm soapy water

3. Rub stubborn areas with polishing compound (not rubbing compound)

4. Wax (optional)

Good luck,
davisfj62

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[MrMoMo]

Might I suggest driving around the trees next time, instead of directly through them?

 

[justin85-60]

Matt:


1. Rub the "stripes" with an old cotton tee-shirt dipped in charcoal starter fluid (like Kingsford -- I use HEB brand). Test on a less visible area first and NO SMOKING!
I definitely understand the warning, but to put that in there, you must have a good story.

 

[fliphkd778]

I'm a detailer by profession, and for something like this I'd try a clay bar with some lube. They are great for taking out scuffs; and they're available at most auto chains.

 

[kling-on]

Might I suggest driving around the trees next time, instead of directly through them?

kinda hard on the trails we were on ... most look to be cut for horses great to see a full body 60 on the hard trail ....but I hate to see it smashed ...it still a clean cruiser

 

[MrMoMo]

Um, then can I vote to Rhino the whole truck an orangy brown colour ?

 

[Exiled]

I'm a detailer by profession, and for something like this I'd try a clay bar with some lube. They are great for taking out scuffs; and they're available at most auto chains.

What do you mean with "lube"? I've never used one of those clay bars, but I've thought of using one on the assorted door scuffs on the 's ride.

 

[krookedpandas]

kinda hard on the trails we were on ... most look to be cut for horses great to see a full body 60 on the hard trail ....but I hate to see it smashed ...it still a clean cruiser

Joel you should have seen it, Howard was like "k now stick your front passenger tire down there" and since I'm only on 33"s I only had one tire left on the ground and the banks of the trench was what was holding the cruiser up. My tire couldn't have even have possibly touched the bottom of the trail.

 

[lovetoski]

I'd bet $10 that acetone will remove those strips.

Kerosene could work also.

You need a chemical to remove those stains, not an abrasive. You are not trying to fix the scratches, just the discoloration.