[jjkusaf]

Bought the X5 through a broker and the dealer (about 3.5 hours away) delivered it. I noticed these two areas on the lift gate (opposite sides at the same level)...but didn't think much about it. Figured they would remove easily during the first wash.

Boy was I wrong.





Would something like Goo Gone be safe. Any other ideas...I was able to remove some (in the first image)...but it took sooo long to do that plus I started to worry I might scratch the underlying paint.

[Frostynorth]

Wouldn't use goo gone.

Maybe mineral spirits.

[eleven11]

Is it some type of adhesive residue? If so, I'd consider heat (hair dryer, heat gun) and experiment with rubbing alcohol, WD-40, and Goo Gone.

[erickonphoenix]

Always start with 70% isopropyl alcohol, then move down the order, bug remover, mineral spirit, after that you'll be in paint remediation territory. compound, clay bar etc

[mjj]

3M adhesive remover.

[jjkusaf]

Disregard...ended up using rubbing alcohol followed immediately by cheap car shampoo in hot tap water and a microfiber towel ... a little elbow grease and time and I was able to remove it.

No idea what it was...came with the car.

[tcphoto]

I'd try a little Adams Bug and Tar Remover, if it comes off then compound and polish. It may be smart to do a full detail and then ceramic coat.

[SteveGiant]

Originally Posted by jjkusaf

Disregard...ended up using rubbing alcohol followed immediately by cheap car shampoo in hot tap water and a microfiber towel ... a little elbow grease and time and I was able to remove it.

No idea what it was...came with the car.

This looks familiar. I get the same kind of drip on my M2 near the headlights. I believe it's some kind of waxy spray between the metal panels that liquifies when the car gets too hot. It's a PITA to clean and it comes back.

[MikeGreenwich]

Be careful and test any products you use inside the car, preferably behind some carpet.

[Dan B]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

I'd try a little Adams Bug and Tar Remover, if it comes off then compound and polish. It may be smart to do a full detail and then ceramic coat.

I do not think he needs use compound unless he needs to do paint correction.

Also, if someone is asking for advice on removing a foreign substance, they probaly don't want to use compound. That is a quick way to damage the paint.

And OP, nothing meant by my statement, just need to be careful using rubbing compund.