White paint stained

My paint is stained won’t come clean anymore unless I use rubbing compound do you think it needs to be repainted

 

Here is another picture you can see the cabin looks pretty clean but the rear quarter panel is stained

 

Are you sure it hasnt been repainted before? Not sure why only the bedside would do that unless it had been repainted at some point.

 

Clay bar? How's it feel to the touch?

 

It is rough to the touch my neighbor came over with the clay bar last night and could not get it to come off with the clay bar

 

I was in an accident with it and the door has been replaced so that has been repainted not the back or the other side which is all bad just like the rear quarter panel

 

I’d try taking off the flares and plastic top caps then compounding the entire bedside with a cutting compound and a buffing wheel. Do it by hand around the TRD sticker though.
Worst case you get them repainted anyhow.

 

I have done this before and it worked but as soon as I get mud on it and if I don’t immediately drive directly to a car wash and that mud dries it’s stains it all back up again

 

If you don't know what your doing then just bring it to a detailer, better and cheaper than a repaint.
A dual action polisher would probably clean it up.
You also should maintain it with a good quality wax or sealant. Then it wouldn't get to that point.

 

O.P. do you happen to live anywhere near a steel mill or coal plant?

 

Purple Power degreaser, that shit it'll clean anything.

 

I'd either clean it up myself with a DA and a quality compound or take it to a pro detailer for a clean up.

And THEN I'd keep it protected with a regular maintenance program. You might be a good candidate for a paint coating + booster product to apply the day before you go off road.

Also key here-- don't let the mud dry when you do go off road when possible?

 

Wash the truck well.

Dry.

Spray the truck with a deironizer and let sit for 5 minutes or per product instructions.

Rinse the truck.

Clay bar the vehicle until it gives a glass like feel.

If after all this the finish feels rough you may have a more serious issue on your hands.
Its possible the paint has begin oxidizing from years of improper maintinence. Or it could be something has gotten on the paint.

If you are not experienced in detailing I recommend taking the truck to a pro detailer for advice.

DO NOT attempt to wet sand or use a heavy cutting pad with compound unless you know what you are doing or have the disposable income for a repaint.
Certain tactics need to be left to those who know what they are doing or have an idea of what they are getting into. An inexperienced individual can do irrepairable damage to their paint with certain products or methods.

People get really quick to recommend aggressive methods for paint correction. Always use the least abraisive method and get more aggressive if needed.

If you clay and its rough my bet is something is on the paint.

 

OP what are you using to protect your paint now?

You should look into a paint coating assuming you can get the stain off.