Suntan lotion handprints

[Rhuarc3]

My son smeared some water resistant suntan lotion (spf50 in case you were curious) all over my front bumper and some on the door. I didn't notice until I got home several hours later.

I've tried everything I can think of. Gave the truck a nice wash with pressure washer and tried tar and bug remover. Still residual lotion on the truck. At the right angle I can make out where he put his lotion covered hands on the truck.

Short of breaking out the polisher, what the heck will take it off?

Thanks.

- Todd

[brondondolon]

Maybe give spotless a try for this or some apc or IPA

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[EliteDetailing]

I would try some degreaser, diluted... that may work

[Andr3wilson]

I'm guessing it is painted?

I would try some Mineral Spiritz on a towel and wipe it off. That will break down the oils.

If it still being stubborn, some compound/polish on a towel or pad will remove it instantly.

[Rhuarc3]

thanks guys. degreaser didn't work but i found some paint prep spray that is supposed to remove everything. it seems to have worked.

[conman1395]

Just out of curiosity, what do you mean he smeared it all over the front bumper and door? Like just hand prints?
Also, I would think if it was on there for a few hours and you can only see it at the "right" angle, then that's something done to the paint and requires compound/polish or a really good paint cleaner.

[Rhuarc3]

Just out of curiosity, what do you mean he smeared it all over the front bumper and door? Like just hand prints?
Also, I would think if it was on there for a few hours and you can only see it at the "right" angle, then that's something done to the paint and requires compound/polish or a really good paint cleaner.

yes, it was on his hands from rubbing it into his skin and he decided it would be a good idea to rub it all over the bumper and basically touch the truck all over. so there were handprints and some rubbed onto truck. when i got home i wiped it off with a microfiber rag and some quick detailer. i thought it came off. but when i washed the truck the following day the prints and stuff were still there and when the sun hit it just right you could see the actual prints.

i used a strong paint prep spray (for removing oils, waxes and other stuff prior to painting) to take it off and that seemed to work but i have no idea how the paint is now.

[Dannyk]

I have used Plastic Deep Cleaner on interiors with satisfactory results, the concern is if the surface is stained from being baked on from the sun.