bird droppings

gnpower · 08-20-2009, 12:35 PM

I went on vacation for two weeks and when I got back I just had to wash my car. It was sitting outside on the driveway during my vaca time. There were a couple of bird droppings on it and one of them must have been there for a while because it left a stain. Anyway of removing the damage it caused?

2AD Tanker · 08-20-2009, 01:10 PM

Try Meguiar's Ultimate compound or their Scatch-X

xantdieselx · 08-20-2009, 06:28 PM

If it's been on there too long you're screwed. You can try having it wet sanded/buffed but if it has eaten through the clear coat it will require repaint to correct.

Jaguar66 · 08-20-2009, 06:57 PM

Just be glad it wasn't this much.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281128

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 08-20-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RobMason

Just be glad it wasn't this much.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281128

Ah the bombardiers have resurfaced

rc'Z · 08-21-2009, 11:43 AM

Try using clay first before you use heavy compound or sand paper.

ElMills · 08-24-2009, 03:04 AM

Try checking out detailingbliss.com for tips..

Make sure you know what you are doing w/ any buffing or wetsanding. I work at an auto detail shop and you won't believe the kind of "detail work" we have to correct.

Joey_T · 08-24-2009, 04:37 AM

When you get a bird poop on your paint just put a wet sponge (use just water) over it and leave it there for about 15 minutes... Then you can just rinse poop(s) away with water.

gnpower · 08-24-2009, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turtle

Try Meguiar's Ultimate compound or their Scatch-X

Thanks for the tip. Scratch-X 2.0 worked perfectly.

smpeck · 08-24-2009, 08:33 AM

I would recommend Mothers Cleaner Wax to start - this did the trick for me on a couple of similar situations.

I would avoid Mequiar's Scratch-X or Swirl-X - I tried Swirl-X by hand and that crap gave the finish even more swirls.

M34lnch · 09-19-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gnpower

Thanks for the tip. Scratch-X 2.0 worked perfectly.

I just want to second Scratch-X 2.0 as well. I got rid of 3 dime-sized bird poop etches in my Jet Black paint. Scratch-X 2.0 was very impressive. The funny thing is, they dont market the product as a solution to bird poop. But it works.

After gently rubbing in the Scratch-X 2.0, then wiping clean, then repeat on the area i missed, then wipe clean. Then I used NuFinish on top of that. Gone!!

BuckarooVT90 · 09-19-2010, 09:27 PM

That bird poop thread is too funny... all I have to say is...

Aren't you glad elephants don't fly?

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xantdieselx Kingslayer 411 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 23' M3 Base Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SWFL iTrader: (0)	If it's been on there too long you're screwed. You can try having it wet sanded/buffed but if it has eaten through the clear coat it will require repaint to correct. __________________ Previous Cars: 2008' 135i, 2010' 328i, 2013' 328i, 2016' M235i, 2017' X1, 2019' M240i Current Cars: 2019' X3, 2021' M3 Comp
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Jaguar66 M Power 41 Rep 1,469 Posts Drives: '09 ///M-Sport 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Rafael iTrader: (3)	Just be glad it wasn't this much. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281128
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rc'Z Captain 13 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Try using clay first before you use heavy compound or sand paper.
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Joey_T That's me... 17 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	When you get a bird poop on your paint just put a wet sponge (use just water) over it and leave it there for about 15 minutes... Then you can just rinse poop(s) away with water.
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smpeck Private First Class 14 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Coupe (E92) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I would recommend Mothers Cleaner Wax to start - this did the trick for me on a couple of similar situations. I would avoid Mequiar's Scratch-X or Swirl-X - I tried Swirl-X by hand and that crap gave the finish even more swirls.
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BuckarooVT90 Private First Class 10 Rep 189 Posts Drives: '13 Z4 sDrive35i DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 Z4 M40i [8.00]	That bird poop thread is too funny... all I have to say is... Aren't you glad elephants don't fly?
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