HELP please!!! Tire shine stains on paint.

AMMO NYC is some good stuff, even though it's pricey. Larry Kosilla really knows what he's doing and has taught me a ton. I've actually emailed him before about detailing tips and he was super quick to respond

 

I used some lacquer thinner on a used black Mercedes a few weeks ago to remove some spray tint off the rear taillights. I figured it was going to be pretty harsh and haze the lenses and it did. We were able to polish them afterwards and it didn't look bad afterwards. However the first lens I was being careful but the rag hit the paint a few times. Totally hazed it up. Came out with some rubbing compound but it wasn't on the paint long. I'd hate to see a rag soaked in it on the paint. Anyways like I said I'm sure it would work, I personally just wouldn't use it on my own truck. It's pretty harsh stuff. Most detail shops use and would recommend a prep solvent then afterwards a recoat of wax. Any little scratches hit with a fine compound or quick buff

 

I worked in a body shop part time and gained a lot of knowledge on detailing. Using lacquer thinner wouldn't be the first thing I'd do, but OP has said that nothing else has worked. If approached properly, I can almost guarantee it'll do the job.

Use a microfiber towel with thinner on it, and dab the spots. Marring comes from rubbing aggressively. The lacquer thinner should do the trick without aggressively rubbing the stains. Follow up with a good paste wax to seal the area afterwards and you're set

 

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I have used Goop Off or WD40 or a paint friendly solvent (not in direct sun or on hot paint) ... then wash it good several times.

Clay bar will probably work too ... but I am very careful with a clay bars on stains and NO Mr. Clean Eraser.

I had a scratched windshield from someone removing bugs with a light scotch-brite sponge ... so now I am using a paint friendly solvent and good wash job.
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So I just finished trying out a clay bar in one small spot and rubbing compound in another to test it out. Neither of them seemed to make a dent. It's as if this stuff flew off the tires and immediately went through the clear coat or soaked into the paint. In my OP I had mentioned I read something about anti mold agents in the tire mixing with the tire shine and damaging paint. I'm really hoping that's not what happened here. It's also strange that after the initial tire fling the stains were left in some places and in others it wiped away perfectly clean.

 

I'm wondering if this is the problem.

http://www.finishing.com/413/06.shtml

 

This kinda does seem like the same problem your having. Wouldn't hurt for Toyota to check it out after all it's a new truck.

 

Clay bar will get that off. Your technique may need to be adjusted. Spray with lots of quick detailer and rub clar bar back and forth like 50 times with light pressure. It will take awhile.

 

It's essentially a spray on bed liner material. It's to prevent rusting from rock chips which you will get no matter what. When applied to the lower door panels and rocker panels when the paint chips it just exposes the liner instead of primer or sheet metal.

 

You may need a DA buffer and something like Maguiar's Ultimate Compound. Polish may not be strong enough. I would try claying more first though. Just be sure to use plenty of lubricant so you don't mar up your clearcoat. And make sure that you clay in straight lines, not circles.

 

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Perhaps it's a good idea to have dealer look at it like was said before ... I would not mention that you thought it was tire dressing ... let Toyota come to their own conclusion.

That "staining" problem would bother me ... especially on a truck color where it was very visible ... Good luck ...
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"Its a brand new truck". Take it back to the dealer and talk to them about the tire mold release agent staining the paint on your brand new truck and ask them what they attend to do about. I wouldn't even mention anything about you putting the tire dressing on the tires. As a matter of fact make sure there is no sign of the tire dressing when you take the truck in. Make a strong argument and if they agree to take care of it for you then great. If not then take the truck to professional detailer. I am not trying to put down any of the methods people have given to remove the stain. All i am saying is that with some of methods mentioned if you use them wrong or over do it. You may end up regretting it. So dont bother with the hassle. Your brand new truck is worth a trip to a detailer

By the way I use Chemical Guys Silk Shine Dressing one my Tacoma wheels. The stuff works great and you can use it on interiors, tires, and tonneau covers. It is water based and PH balanced and dries to the touch when applied. So no worries about splatter hitting your paint when the wheels start turning. The silk shine is not a high gloss dressing, but it gives the tires a nice clean satin looking finish. Dont spray it directly on to the tires. Spray it on to some sort of applicator bad and wipe it on the tires.

 

You need a microfiber cutting pad.

 

3M wax and grease remover will take care of your problem and not damage your paint.

 

Any resolution to this? I bought a brand new TRDSBOR yesterday that had the tires dripping with goop from the dealer. By the time I got the truck home and washed, the paint was already stained EXACTLY like yours. I've tried everything suggested in this thread, including lacquer thinner, nothing touches it. I've done a google search and it looks like its pretty much permanent, and its all the dealers fault. I haven't done a single thing to the truck other than wash the crap off that they put on the tires. I've owned it 24 hours!! I'm headed back to the dealer in the morning, I have an appointment to have the ATF checked, hopefully they will be willing to resolve the issue....

 

...^^^... FWIW ... had many new vehicles and I NEVER let dealer car wash guys touch them ... drive them off dirty and clean them at home right away.

I broke my own rule 5 years back on a Honda ... and detailer but a giant scratch inside the windshield with his ring when cleaning factory film off inside windshield.

Those stains will come off and I would tell dealer right away about it. Good luck and this happens a lot.
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How about this, it looks like road tar or road emulsion from when they pave asphalt. Maybe?? Seen this and I use to haul asphalt and cement treated bases for roadbeds, the best thing we used back then was diesel fuel. If it was a petroleum based stain, the diesel fuel would soften it up without hurting the finish. Worth a shot before one fucks up the paint. FWIW, laquer thinner will attack the finish.

 

So after trying everything to get it off, I noticed the Mcguires Cleaner Wax even left a yellow stain on the paint (note, the stains are only on the bottom portion of the truck where the paint is raised), the truck has been at the dealer for 36 hours now and they just called and said they were also unable to remove the stains. They are going to have to repaint the doors.

 

That sucks. I would not have the doors re-painted. OEM paint is always going to be the best. With white if the shades don't match, then you'll have different color doors that may not match the hood/fender/bed.

I would try a professional detail shop and ask that Toyota foot the bill.

 

..^^^.. IMO, unless the stain is really bad .. I would not repaint the door .. like stan23 said, OEM paint its always the best.
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