Pollen on paintwork

hondafan · 12th September 2007, 08:13

The car park of my job is surrounded by trees & bushes etc.and
my car is covered with pollen,i wash it every week,but have noticed
that the pollen seems to be engrained in the paintwork,can anyone
suggest a product for cleaning the paintwork,(apart from t-cut) and
also which make polish/wax would be best to protect it for the coming
winter weather.the car is silver.
thks

allan40alt · 12th September 2007, 11:19

If you click on the 'Contact Us' and tell them your problem you will be advised of the best solution.

MEGUIARS

PJS · 12th September 2007, 11:51

My suggestion would be you need a clay bar initially, and a good wax/sealant.
It sounds like tree sap is being blown onto the car and the pollen sticking to it before drying.
The Bilt Hamber Auto Clay and Auto Balm would be my choice, and as such, you may as well go for the kit deal with the new Auto Wash, which is very good (based on initial testing).
Let them know you got the recommendation from me on this site, and they'll sort you out.

Topcat · 12th September 2007, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJS

It sounds like tree sap is being blown onto the car and the pollen sticking to it before drying.

I was thinking pollen wouldn't stick to a car, it must be sap an then everything sticks to the car

illegalhunter · 12th September 2007, 21:52

It will reek havock with hay fever lol

czechplastik · 12th September 2007, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

If you click on the 'Contact Us' and tell them your problem you will be advised of the best solution.

MEGUIARS

There you go again!

allan40alt · 12th September 2007, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

There you go again!

Well, their Detailer got rid of all the tree sap on mine. But this is the link to the Ultimate Finish Co and they do several different makes. I reckon they may have just the answer; and it may not even be Meguiars! Although, personally........

Why not click on the link and have a browse...

MEGUIARS

hondafan · 13th September 2007, 08:15

Apologies, i stand corrected,after much investigation by our local
squirrel,he has confirmed that it is indeed tree sap,i have been to my nearest
Halfords and they do indeed have Meguiars in stock,but they also carry
Autoglym,can anyone advise which is the better of the two, i will accept samples
of each for testing purposes,!!!!

allan40alt · 13th September 2007, 08:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by hondafan

Apologies, i stand corrected,after much investigation by our local
squirrel,he has confirmed that it is indeed tree sap,i have been to my nearest
Halfords and they do indeed have Meguiars in stock,but they also carry
Autoglym,can anyone advise which is the better of the two, i will accept samples
of each for testing purposes,!!!!

I'm saying nothing!!

hondafan · 13th September 2007, 08:26

sayin nothing about what ??
have you ever used either of these, or do you use another product

allan40alt · 13th September 2007, 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by hondafan

sayin nothing about what ??
have you ever used either of these, or do you use another product

I've used AutoGlym in the past but now I use Meguiars. I removed tree sap on my car with Meguiars Quik Detailer and it came off with no bother. But; you mention tree sap, pollen and maybe grit. Now I'm not sure whether that combination is best removed by meguiars, that's why I suggested that you made contact with The Ultimate Finish Co ( MEGUIARS ) as they have several products, one of which may be better for your problem. The link I gave will take you to their site and you can click on 'Contact Us' and ask them for their recommendation. You could try hot soapy water first though as this may dissolve and wash the problem away.

Good luck. Al.

PJS · 13th September 2007, 08:50

Put your hand in a bit of cling film and move it over the paintwork. If it feels rough, then you need a clay bar, nothing else.
Re-read my post above for which one to use.

hondafan · 13th September 2007, 09:20

I did use the "contact us" yesterday,enquiring about agents/re-sellers in
Ireland,but have not had a reply yet.
P.S.
Thanks to all for the assistance and advice,i seem to have joined
a good "family" in Civinfo.

PJS · 13th September 2007, 22:49

Sod that, phone them or order online!
Tell them I sent you from here, and link this thread - they'll sort you out.

hondafan · 14th September 2007, 07:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJS

Sod that, phone them or order online!
Tell them I sent you from here, and link this thread - they'll sort you out.

I Received an email from them yesterday evening with an offer to purchase
via credit card,thks

12th September 2007, 08:13	#1 (permalink)
hondafan Valve Cap Join Date: 27th August 2007 Location: Tallaght,Dublin Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Pollen on paintwork The car park of my job is surrounded by trees & bushes etc.and my car is covered with pollen,i wash it every week,but have noticed that the pollen seems to be engrained in the paintwork,can anyone suggest a product for cleaning the paintwork,(apart from t-cut) and also which make polish/wax would be best to protect it for the coming winter weather.the car is silver. thks

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PJS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 452 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts iTrader: (0)	My suggestion would be you need a clay bar initially, and a good wax/sealant. It sounds like tree sap is being blown onto the car and the pollen sticking to it before drying. The Bilt Hamber Auto Clay and Auto Balm would be my choice, and as such, you may as well go for the kit deal with the new Auto Wash, which is very good (based on initial testing). Let them know you got the recommendation from me on this site, and they'll sort you out.

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hondafan Valve Cap Join Date: 27th August 2007 Location: Tallaght,Dublin Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Apologies, i stand corrected,after much investigation by our local squirrel,he has confirmed that it is indeed tree sap,i have been to my nearest Halfords and they do indeed have Meguiars in stock,but they also carry Autoglym,can anyone advise which is the better of the two, i will accept samples of each for testing purposes,!!!!

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hondafan Valve Cap Join Date: 27th August 2007 Location: Tallaght,Dublin Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	sayin nothing about what ?? have you ever used either of these, or do you use another product

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PJS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 452 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts iTrader: (0)	Put your hand in a bit of cling film and move it over the paintwork. If it feels rough, then you need a clay bar, nothing else. Re-read my post above for which one to use.

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hondafan Valve Cap Join Date: 27th August 2007 Location: Tallaght,Dublin Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I did use the "contact us" yesterday,enquiring about agents/re-sellers in Ireland,but have not had a reply yet. P.S. Thanks to all for the assistance and advice,i seem to have joined a good "family" in Civinfo.

13th September 2007, 22:49	#14 (permalink)
PJS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 452 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sod that, phone them or order online! Tell them I sent you from here, and link this thread - they'll sort you out.