coppens1

My White 98 ES300 has Stains on the back bumper from trees or something. I can't figure out what to use to get them off without damaging the painted bumper. Has anyone else had this problem?

808mcv20l

Have you already tried the usual suspects? Clay barring, Mr. Clean Eraser, Baking soda, Oxyclean? lol

otherwise you could try compound and polish.

lostape45

Just try lighter stuff then move into heavier cleaners. I would imagine clay barring would take it out if it's tree sap or something along those lines.

mitmaks

What kind of stains? Is it tree sap-easily removed with mineral spirits and it wont damage paint.

speedkar9

Try rubbing alcohol on a paper towel. I used that to remove tree sap. If not you'll want a polishing compound, like Meguiars Polishing compound, which has a very light abrasive to it. Rubbing compound and baking soda might be too harsh.

HomerJay

In addition to the other good suggestions try WD-40 which also works great on removing tar, bugs and residual adhesive from decals /stickers.

coppens1

Thanks, I will try them and let you all know what works. JC