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Old 09-02-2009, 08:13 PM
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Shotgun Fungus - How to get rid of ??

Anyone have any good techniques on removing shotgun fungus from your car? This is a huge problem particularily in NJ and PA and its all over both my cars. UGHHH!

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Shoot it with a shotgun?
 
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Use a pad and a light polish to remove them.
 
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Artillery Fungus

Small black specks (artillery fungus); these resemble asphalt (tar) spots but could be the spore of artillery fungus (Sphaerobolus) they look very much like tar spots and are usually about 1/10th-inch in diameter. The term artillery refers to the fact that the fungus actively uses energy to shoot its spore masses, sort of like cannon (an artillery piece). It is a fungus that lives in wood-based mulch, the spores are usually shot only a short distance (several feet) but the wind can carry them for longer distances.

They can be removed by using a chemical paint cleaner (Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner or Klasse All-In-One) or plastic razor blade to scrape and remove the spot. If the affected paintwork is not neutralized any remaining acid residue will be reactivated each time it comes into contact with water.



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...wow...I have never heard of this before. I was perplexed by the OP post, I thought he was referring to a foul stench on his passenger seat. LOL!


We learn something new everyday I guess.
 
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