Paint Stain

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Upon washing my truck today, I noticed some yellow streaks below the fuel fill door that appears to be diesel stains. I've tried several things to remove them, but nothing sems to work. The paint is bright white so these stains are noticeable. Since the outer fenders are plastic, stains are more of a problem there than on the metal surfaces. Has anyone seen this before? What will remove it?

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2001 ETH, 3500, SLT, QC, LB, 4x4, 6sp, 3. 55, LSD, Tow Pkg, Camper Pkg, Jacobs E-Brake, Rhino Liner, Junk Box, Bull Rings, Reese 15k, Montana 5th

 

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I have the same problem on white, and nothing so far has removed it for me either.
Larry

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Ram Rod
'01 3500 white quad cab sport 4x4 ETH DEE SLT+ 4:10s posi Pac brake tow/camper pkg.
35' holiday rambler 5th wheel

 

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I have the same problem with stains. I used McGuires cleaner/wax to remove them. It took alot of rubbing, but it worked. It seams that everything that lands on it, stains it. Somethings not right.

Ron

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Ordered on 2/7 in my driveway on 3/24 2001 2500 SLT+ 4X4 Auto Cummins, 3. 54,Quad cab,Short Bed,Camel Leather, White Exterior, Sliding rear window, Camper Special Group, Towing Group,A. R. E cap with rear door, 25'Dutchman camper

 

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Here's an idea...

Go to your local home center, and buy a quart of good ol' laquer thinner. Rub down the area with some on a rag, and then wax the area you rubbed. This shoudl work great, and will not harm the finish. My '98. 5 got speckled with epoxy paint from a bridge, and the laquer thinner took it all off. Took a long time, but it worked great.

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Evan A. Beck "NW PUNK"
Prez, NW BOMBers

'01 2500HD 4x2 QC, 139" WB, 6-speed, ETH, SLT... yadda yadda yadda... K&N, 3" "PIPE BOMB", 6-way turn signal conversion, aux. backup lights, Line-X, Cummins badging. 3,081 miles and counting!

Check out NW PUNK for more info!

 

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Shawn L. Turbo suggested I use dish soap as it is designed to cut grease. I will try it.
The thing that bugs me is I had the Dodge paint sealer put on this truck and part of the pitch was that it will not stain.
hmmmm.

EH

 

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I would check out Evan's theory in a very obscure painted area on your Ram prior to blazing away with the lacquer thinner as you may surprised at the effects. #ad
However, if you meant to say paint thinner Evan, well, that's a different story.

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'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4, (BLACK) SLT Sport, ISB, LWB, 3. 54 LSD, A/T, Glasstite Vision II canopy, Line-X bed liner, 285/75R16 BFG A/Ts on 16x8 M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares, front and rear NW Custom stainless steel/rubber mud flaps, Mag-Hytec diff. cover and trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Mopar tow hooks, Reese Titan V hitch, Jordan Research Ultima 2020 trailer brake controller, VDO Vision gauges, '00 Sport grille, '00 Sport headlights with PIAA Super White 9007/9004 bulbs, 4-2-7+4 Brite-Box, PIAA Dual Sport 900 auxiliary lights, BD exhaust brake and TorqLoc, Prime-Loc fuel filter relocation kit, Bosch 275 hp. injectors, VA CPC, DD Boost Module, Banks Stinger wastegate actuator, BLACK '00 valve cover, Banks Stinger 4" dia. stainless steel exhaust system, BD LV V10/Cummins hybrid TC and valve body, BD modified transmission front pump and PressureLoc, plus many other trick modifications

 

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I was gonna use my grinder.

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Scott1, a grinder?? That will take forever. Try a sand blaster. #ad
They take any stains out faster than you can say its cold in Canada in the winter. #ad
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Wrecked on May 13 1:30 am Needs new doghouse and airbag crap. But will smoke again. Story in Doc's thread in other.
1996 2500 regular cab,long bed, 4x4, 5 speed, Rhino Liner
Stock plate must have slid forward when I hit the brakes
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Scott, I'll see your grinder and raise you one Sawzall (Evan's). LOL #ad
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[This message has been edited by John (edited 06-05-2000). ]

 

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John...

I'll see your grinder, and my sawzall, AND raise you 2 plasma torches... #ad


Seriously John, the laquer thinner was recommended to me by a local body shop. They said it will not harm the clear coat, but to be sure to try it in a hidden area first. I was surpised how well it worked. I even used it for removing tar from my 4" exhaust tips on the 98. Most important thing is to WAX the area afterwards though... #ad


BOMBED

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Evan A. Beck "NW PUNK"
Prez, NW BOMBers

'01 2500HD 4x2 QC, 139" WB, 6-speed, ETH, SLT... yadda yadda yadda... K&N, 3" "PIPE BOMB", 6-way turn signal conversion, aux. backup lights, Line-X, Cummins badging. 3,406 miles and counting!

Check out NW PUNK for more info!

 

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I always use a piece of a brick and some coal oil.

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2001 2500 ETH/DEE Blk/Agate 4x4 QC LWB SLT+ 3. 54 LSD, Every option except Snow Plow and Cab Lights. 12000 lb Warn Winch and all the right gear.

[This message has been edited by Salvo (edited 06-05-2000). ]

 

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I didn't like the sanding marks left by the grinder and the torch just distorted my bed moulding,so I'll just keep spraying over it with Krylon... good color match!

-Mike

 

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Aw hell... Just buy a new truck! #ad


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Evan A. Beck "NW PUNK"
Prez, NW BOMBers

'01 2500HD 4x2 QC, 139" WB, 6-speed, ETH, SLT... yadda yadda yadda... K&N, 3" "PIPE BOMB", 6-way turn signal conversion, aux. backup lights, Line-X, Cummins badging. 3,406 miles and counting!

Check out NW PUNK for more info!

 

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Tell ya what Evan, take a spomge, soak it with laquer thinner, place it in the middle of your hood for approximately ten minutes and note the results. To accelerate the process use M. E. K. #ad


[This message has been edited by John (edited 06-05-2000). ]

 

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Get some Sherwin Williams "Desert White" and apply it with a 1/2 inch nap roller and you will never know the difference (from 100 yards).

 

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Brake fluid works well.

 

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Ooooh M. E. K. yummy stuff! *LOL* Well of course it won't be good to let it sit for 10 mintues, John. That's why you apply only a small amount on a rag. Cleans it up real nice... M. E. K. would be a different story. That stuff is pretty nasty. Xylene is another one that is not friendly... Acetone is good stuff, but it's odor bring back haunting memories of August 21, 1999 #ad
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CHEMICALLY BOMBED

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Evan A. Beck "NW PUNK"
Prez, NW BOMBers

'01 2500HD 4x2 QC, 139" WB, 6-speed, ETH, SLT... yadda yadda yadda... K&N, 3" "PIPE BOMB", 6-way turn signal conversion, aux. backup lights, Line-X, Cummins badging. 3,406 miles and counting!

Check out NW PUNK for more info!

 

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Hey Evan, laquer thinner contains a percentage of ketone (M. E. K. ) in its chemiucal composition. #ad


Oh, and BTW, I DO REMEMBER you telling me what happened now (8-21-99). I guess I could say, I know what you did last summer. LOL (but not about the accident)

 

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Seriously though... .....

If you want to get rid of those stains, take a soft sponge, warm soapy (dishwashing liquid- I used Sunlight), and wash it off.

Pressure washers NEVER get this stuff off... This always works for me.

Shawn

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'99 2500 ISB QC 4x4 5spd SB, Camper Special, Tow package, Intense Blue, Armourthane color matched box liner, Reese 14K slider, Tekonsha Voyager, AND I LOVE THIS TRUCK!!!
Canadian Advanced Amateur VE6PV
**Waiting for the BOMBing apparatus to get back to Calgary!!***

 

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The compound a lot of body shops and the dealers use is called "PERFECT-IT" Foam Polishing Glaze. MAKE SURE you get the LIGHT OR DARK for the color of the truck and wash off the residue after you finish.

Made by 3M available at refinishing suppliers, one bottle will do the truck 4-5 times and leaves a great finish. #ad


Please don't tell on me for giving away secrets #ad
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