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foghat · 07-28-2012, 04:26 PM

So,

Had my car professionally detailed about 8 days ago. I have washed it twice since - 2 days ago and today.

I did not notice this 2 days ago, so I don't think it was somehow left behind my the detailer. But I can't be 100% certain on that. Either way, I have not idea what it is or how to get rid of it.

I have tried 2 different tar/bug removers and also a product called Goof Off. Goof Off has never failed me before (for non car stuff) - will remove almost anything off of anything. Did not make a dent on this.

It looks like I could scratch it off (maybe), but that is about the last thing I want to try.

Any ideas/thoughts?

sonicbimmer19 · 07-28-2012, 05:30 PM

In the picture, looks like sandmark but I highly doubt they sanded that small part.
Have you tried compounding? I'd try Meguiar's Ultimate Compound or similar products and that should go away..

DriveHard · 07-28-2012, 09:34 PM

Looks like the remnance of bird dropping or tree sap. Although that's a pretty big area for tree sap.

Golden3ye · 07-28-2012, 10:28 PM

my first thought was etching from a bird poop, but i dont see you that can still be visible after a fresh detail

foghat · 07-29-2012, 12:33 PM

I got in touch with the detailer. You guys are right, it is an etching from bird poop that was on the car. He wet sanded it when polishing and says he is surprised it still showing so much in the sun.

He is going to come by next week to fix it up.

07-28-2012, 04:26 PM	#1
foghat Lieutenant Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 489 iTrader: (1)	Any idea what this could be and how the heck I get rid of it. So, Had my car professionally detailed about 8 days ago. I have washed it twice since - 2 days ago and today. I did not notice this 2 days ago, so I don't think it was somehow left behind my the detailer. But I can't be 100% certain on that. Either way, I have not idea what it is or how to get rid of it. I have tried 2 different tar/bug removers and also a product called Goof Off. Goof Off has never failed me before (for non car stuff) - will remove almost anything off of anything. Did not make a dent on this. It looks like I could scratch it off (maybe), but that is about the last thing I want to try. Any ideas/thoughts?
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07-28-2012, 09:34 PM	#3
DriveHard Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,917 iTrader: (0)	Looks like the remnance of bird dropping or tree sap. Although that's a pretty big area for tree sap. __________________ '11 128i M-Sport Pkg, Sport Susp., 6AT w/paddles, BMW Perf CAI,Charcoal Filter Delete, BMW Perf. Big Brake Kit, BMW Perf. Exhaust, Ferodo 2500's, Titanium shims,135 trunk lip, BMS-PBX Box-Map 3, Castrol RBF600 ,e93 FSB, , f30 Backing Plates,GC Camber Plates, Hankook RS-3's (Track setup)

07-28-2012, 10:28 PM	#4
Golden3ye Gonna skate to one song, and one song only Drives: 2012 135i Coupe LMB Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 255 iTrader: (0)	my first thought was etching from a bird poop, but i dont see you that can still be visible after a fresh detail __________________ 2012 135i \| Le Mans \| 6MT

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07-28-2012, 05:30 PM	#2
sonicbimmer19 Lieutenant Drives: E88/F10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 416 iTrader: (0)	In the picture, looks like sandmark but I highly doubt they sanded that small part. Have you tried compounding? I'd try Meguiar's Ultimate Compound or similar products and that should go away..

07-29-2012, 12:33 PM	#5
foghat Lieutenant Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 489 iTrader: (1)	I got in touch with the detailer. You guys are right, it is an etching from bird poop that was on the car. He wet sanded it when polishing and says he is surprised it still showing so much in the sun. He is going to come by next week to fix it up.