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Carlitoz3 · 06-10-2013, 02:46 PM

Damn pigeons!
Went 3-4 days without washing my car this past week and realized after hand washing my car, the bird crap left a mark. I tried re washing that spot and also used a clay bar but no luck.
Am I screwed?

TommyFive · 06-10-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlitoz3

Damn pigeons!
Went 3-4 days without washing my car this past week and realized after hand washing my car, the bird crap left a mark. I tried re washing that spot and also used a clay bar but no luck.
Am I screwed?

You'll probably have to polish it out in some way.

I keep a small bottle of instant detailer and a few clean microfibers in my glove compartment at all times in case I find some bird dirt on my car or if there's a small dribble from the gas pump.

Greg Nichols · 06-10-2013, 03:49 PM

That sucks!

Someone that knows what they are doing can do that job quick and not remove too much clear coat. Often I find the "cheap" place will do more harm than good by spinning the rotary and using a heavy compound, because it will cut down quick by leaves a horrid finish and removes too much CC.

I can't say enough about Opti Coat/Guard for this kind of thing. That bird crap would have not stained or etched the paint like that. Here is some reading on the product and I can put you into contact with someone that can help apply it.
http://www.reflections-detailing.com...paint-coating/

there is also a video showing its potential.

Cheers,
GREG

qoncept · 06-10-2013, 03:54 PM

Try using a cleaner wax before you do anything abrasive. I had one spot right in the middle of my hood that no washing could get out but a good cleaner wax took care of it.

BadMoon · 06-10-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlitoz3

Damn pigeons!
Went 3-4 days without washing my car this past week and realized after hand washing my car, the bird crap left a mark. I tried re washing that spot and also used a clay bar but no luck.
Am I screwed?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38021 :happy0180:

Carlitoz3 · 06-10-2013, 07:43 PM

Thanks for the advice guys! :-)

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Carlitoz3 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 MT Asphalt FRS Location: Baldwin Park, CA Posts: 1,051 Thanks: 237 Thanked 235 Times in 157 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How do you remove bird crap? Damn pigeons! Went 3-4 days without washing my car this past week and realized after hand washing my car, the bird crap left a mark. I tried re washing that spot and also used a clay bar but no luck. Am I screwed?

06-10-2013, 03:49 PM	#3
Greg Nichols Paint Correction Guru Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: F150 Platinum Location: Utah Posts: 124 Thanks: 23 Thanked 53 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That sucks! Someone that knows what they are doing can do that job quick and not remove too much clear coat. Often I find the "cheap" place will do more harm than good by spinning the rotary and using a heavy compound, because it will cut down quick by leaves a horrid finish and removes too much CC. I can't say enough about Opti Coat/Guard for this kind of thing. That bird crap would have not stained or etched the paint like that. Here is some reading on the product and I can put you into contact with someone that can help apply it. http://www.reflections-detailing.com...paint-coating/ there is also a video showing its potential. Cheers, GREG __________________ Reflections Detailing of Utah "Detailing for the discerning owner" Meguiars/Ford detailing team SEMA 2010 and 2011 Ask a pro blog writer for detailed image duPont Registry approved detailer

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