removal of yellow stain - Nissan Murano

woogi4u · 11-25-2004, 02:33 PM

I washed my car this morning and I noticed that there's some yellow stains on the side of my murano. I don't know how I got those stains but it really bothers me now. I tried p21s paint cleaners but didn't work out well. Is there any way I can do something to remove those stains?

SIM · 11-25-2004, 05:57 PM

Depending on what the stain is made of, turpentine could do the job if it is paint (road lines paint for example). A clay bar would probably do the job as well.

You'll however have to redo a wax job after though.

belltony · 11-30-2004, 07:36 PM

Hi Woogi4u,

I also have yellow stains on the rear driver side door. Also on the left side of the rear bumper. It started out with just 1 stain now there are 3 ugly big stains. I used the light rubbing compound and
buff it with micro fiber towel and it actually removed it after a long long time.

The sad thing is that after a month, the stains reappeared on the same spots again even more yellowish. I tried first using the clay bar but it did not work. So I used the rubbing compound again and rub and rub, and only slight stain came out. Being tired with a sore wrist, I brought it to my dealer (Empire Nissan) last week and they took some pictures and email it to Nissan. They haven't call me yet.

I also have a pearl white. Some guy from the body shop told me pearl white has 3 coats. And the middle coat has some yellow color in it, so the paint might be defective. Hope Nissan agrees to it too.

Any luck removing your yellow stain?

Tony

woogi4u · 11-30-2004, 07:59 PM

I tried dawn wash with claybar plus some tar remover and p21s paint cleanser, but it didn't work out. I still see the stains when I look carefully.

I want to try a rubbing compound but I am afraid to use it. (because someone told me that would remove the clear coat layer, too)

SIM · 11-30-2004, 08:56 PM

Woogi, you need to know where the yellow film is located, above the clearcoat, within the clearcoat or under it. This is how you will determine how to proceed. If the claybar and turpentine cannot remove it, chances are it is located within or under the clearcoat. Then, if it is, you absolutely need a professional because compound can easily burn through the clearcoat and the paint.

zoo_b · 11-30-2004, 10:58 PM

This is scary man....how long have you guys had your MOs? It seems the older it is the more problem.....should I get rid of it while it's young?

11-25-2004, 02:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
woogi4u Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 44	removal of yellow stain I washed my car this morning and I noticed that there's some yellow stains on the side of my murano. I don't know how I got those stains but it really bothers me now. I tried p21s paint cleaners but didn't work out well. Is there any way I can do something to remove those stains? __________________ 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid w/ Convenience Pkg. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350

11-25-2004, 05:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
SIM Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Laval, Canada Posts: 745	Depending on what the stain is made of, turpentine could do the job if it is paint (road lines paint for example). A clay bar would probably do the job as well. You'll however have to redo a wax job after though. __________________ Murano SL AWD '07 Silver chrome/charcoal w/sunroof (everything but Nav & leather) Motorola IHF1000 Bluetooth car kit with cell mute for Bose OEM Nissan iPod interface Cloud-Rider lower grill XPel everywhere Infinity Kappa (4 doors + tweeters), Infinity Basslink T sub Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS Aftermarket Code Alarm CA670 with remote start and Flashlogic PK03 (security bypass) & NISDL (door locks & OEM alarm trigger) Saris Talon 59" load bars with Thule Big Mouth bicycle racks Curt hitch with homemade harness Performance exhaust sound only; Yeah, it sounds like a Z but performs like a 4000 pounds MO!

11-30-2004, 07:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
woogi4u Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 44	I tried dawn wash with claybar plus some tar remover and p21s paint cleanser, but it didn't work out. I still see the stains when I look carefully. I want to try a rubbing compound but I am afraid to use it. (because someone told me that would remove the clear coat layer, too) __________________ 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid w/ Convenience Pkg. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350

11-30-2004, 08:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
SIM Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Laval, Canada Posts: 745	Woogi, you need to know where the yellow film is located, above the clearcoat, within the clearcoat or under it. This is how you will determine how to proceed. If the claybar and turpentine cannot remove it, chances are it is located within or under the clearcoat. Then, if it is, you absolutely need a professional because compound can easily burn through the clearcoat and the paint. __________________ Murano SL AWD '07 Silver chrome/charcoal w/sunroof (everything but Nav & leather) Motorola IHF1000 Bluetooth car kit with cell mute for Bose OEM Nissan iPod interface Cloud-Rider lower grill XPel everywhere Infinity Kappa (4 doors + tweeters), Infinity Basslink T sub Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS Aftermarket Code Alarm CA670 with remote start and Flashlogic PK03 (security bypass) & NISDL (door locks & OEM alarm trigger) Saris Talon 59" load bars with Thule Big Mouth bicycle racks Curt hitch with homemade harness Performance exhaust sound only; Yeah, it sounds like a Z but performs like a 4000 pounds MO!

11-30-2004, 10:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
zoo_b Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 81	This is scary man....how long have you guys had your MOs? It seems the older it is the more problem.....should I get rid of it while it's young? __________________ '04 Murano SL AWD- Glacier Pearl / Caffe Latte

11-30-2004, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
belltony Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1	Hi Woogi4u, I also have yellow stains on the rear driver side door. Also on the left side of the rear bumper. It started out with just 1 stain now there are 3 ugly big stains. I used the light rubbing compound and buff it with micro fiber towel and it actually removed it after a long long time. The sad thing is that after a month, the stains reappeared on the same spots again even more yellowish. I tried first using the clay bar but it did not work. So I used the rubbing compound again and rub and rub, and only slight stain came out. Being tired with a sore wrist, I brought it to my dealer (Empire Nissan) last week and they took some pictures and email it to Nissan. They haven't call me yet. I also have a pearl white. Some guy from the body shop told me pearl white has 3 coats. And the middle coat has some yellow color in it, so the paint might be defective. Hope Nissan agrees to it too. Any luck removing your yellow stain? Tony

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