Bee Pollen (Sticky yellow dots)

Totti · 08-31-2011, 01:17 AM

How annoying is it! Spring hasn't even officially arrived yet (tomorrow) and already my 3 day car is laden with it.

Problem is all my car detailing stuff from chemguys hasn't arrived yet... Is it an issue to leave on paint?

swamp2 · 08-31-2011, 02:20 AM

The yellow dots that get all over my car (and others in my neck of the woods) are hummingbird poop!

eVitO · 08-31-2011, 02:37 AM

tree sap

bvhbmw · 08-31-2011, 09:39 AM

I have this problem too. I did some research and it's bee poop! The only way to remove it is a careful fingernail "pop" followed by some instant detailer. It's very annoying.

Budge · 08-31-2011, 10:42 AM

Wash your car, then use a clay bar with detailer spray. It's cheap, very easy and works great.

Dave07997S · 08-31-2011, 12:21 PM

You don't need to clay your car just for the bee droppings. Remove carefully with fingernail and wash. My philosophy is to try and touch your paint as little as possible. Over waxing and claying belive it or not will start to take a toll on your paint and leave swirls. I have this yellow dots all over my car right after I wash it.

When I had my Yellow 997S, bees thought the car was just a big flower. Everytime I pulled up to a light I would get a swarm of bees around the car and the accompanied mustard yellow bee droppings.

Dave

RatchetM3 · 08-31-2011, 01:13 PM

Holy crap I was wondering what this was all over the back of my car. Its like burned into there but fingernails work with some leftover orange dots. I need to start exterminating

ES_TRADER · 08-31-2011, 01:57 PM

use goo gone automotive formula..that works wonders on bug guts, tar, sap, etc. avbailable for $5 at your local automotive supply shop

F82_SID · 08-31-2011, 04:22 PM

Its not pollen its those weird mushrooms you keep eating! You are seeing spots everywhere!

Radiation Joe · 08-31-2011, 06:59 PM

Are you F'n kidding? You're concerned over bee poo? This is worthy of a new thread?

Totti · 08-31-2011, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

Are you F'n kidding? You're concerned over bee poo? This is worthy of a new thread?

Was your post worthy of the 3kb in cyberspace? Does it even matter? Is the sky really blue?

rjd598 · 08-31-2011, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Totti

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

Are you F'n kidding? You're concerned over bee poo? This is worthy of a new thread?

Was your post worthy of the 3kb in cyberspace? Does it even matter? Is the sky really blue?

Philosophical words

Totti · 08-31-2011, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjd598

Philosophical words

Nine · 09-02-2011, 01:19 PM

BMW has a tree sap remover, Turtle Wax also has a sap and bug remover. It's almost like a lotion that you rub and clean off. It's worked well for me...

swamp2 · 09-03-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

Are you F'n kidding? You're concerned over bee poo? This is worthy of a new thread?

Move out to Southern CA... I almost guarantee you would also be annoyed. They are a dark mustard color and are about as big around as a O. They are tough to get off with any normal/careful/gentle washing process and they can cover your car.

My prior post about them being hummingbird poop was incorrect. I can't believe bees poop that much...

http://www.ewindowwashing.com/window...on-my-windows/

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bvhbmw Detailer 4 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I have this problem too. I did some research and it's bee poop! The only way to remove it is a careful fingernail "pop" followed by some instant detailer. It's very annoying.
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Budge Professional Trophy Husband 25 Rep 150 Posts Drives: '09 M3 Sedan DCT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Wash your car, then use a clay bar with detailer spray. It's cheap, very easy and works great.
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Dave07997S Brigadier General 720 Rep 3,964 Posts Drives: 2020 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: El Segundo, CA iTrader: (1)	You don't need to clay your car just for the bee droppings. Remove carefully with fingernail and wash. My philosophy is to try and touch your paint as little as possible. Over waxing and claying belive it or not will start to take a toll on your paint and leave swirls. I have this yellow dots all over my car right after I wash it. When I had my Yellow 997S, bees thought the car was just a big flower. Everytime I pulled up to a light I would get a swarm of bees around the car and the accompanied mustard yellow bee droppings. Dave __________________ 2020 Ford Mustang GT 6MT PP1 444rwhp (Sold)2013 M3 Coupe-MR/BLK ZCP, 2011 M3 Coupe-MR/Blk 2007 Porsche 997C2S Speed Yellow/Blk sport seats 2004 BMW M3 Imola/Blk
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