Bird Poop - Any Ideas

ToeKneeC67 · #1 10-13-2003, 12:15 PM

OK, didn't know this but bird poop shouldn't be left on the car. It was there on Tuesday Night, I planned on washing the car on Friday and just left it.

So now after I wash, it appears that it .....ate into the clearcoat.

Yes, it's smoth and hard to see but with the right light and angle, it's there. Same shape and all.

Any ideas on getting rid of the bird poop stain?

Also why is it poop and not poup, like soup....

stovepipejones · #2 10-13-2003, 12:19 PM

On the other hand, why is it not "soop?"

Anyhow, Ryephile's the resident detailing expert here, but I think you may be able to clay bar your poop shadow right off the car. Good luck!

ToeKneeC67 · #3 10-13-2003, 12:23 PM

My wife said the same thing....like cooper. English is a tough language.

LaBoy_Mini · #4 10-13-2003, 12:26 PM

That is some thing new to me too stovepipejones

Now I know how to remove the bird poop with clay bar.

Thank you

Greatbear · #5 10-13-2003, 12:29 PM

Pardon me, but you have grey poupon your car...

I have had Dumbo-sized droppings on my car and when cleaned off, I dont notice the remnants. It seems like some cars are more susceptible to this than others? I did end up with a very difficult to clean splat of what looked like greasy tar that left a haze on the paint that eventually faded away. These cars have a somewhat delicate finish it seems.

CooperBeagle · #6 10-13-2003, 12:39 PM

My suggestion, Greatbear, is to not park your car under elephants.

Sometimes the clearcoat clears itself with some sunlight.

And why isn't it szchitt, and not...

God speed.

OmToast · #7 10-13-2003, 01:37 PM

You could try to claybar, but it probably won't work. I had the same problem--so I asked Ryan and he told me to use 3M Perfect-It Swirl Mark Remover. And I did. And it was gooooooooooooooooood.

asodestrom · #8 10-13-2003, 02:10 PM

I agree with toast. I had a dime sized spot, and clay didn't do a thing. I used swirl remover and it worked.

Andy

ToeKneeC67 · #9 10-13-2003, 04:02 PM

Thanks. Does Target care the 3M Perfect-It Swirl Mark Remover

Ryephile · #10 10-13-2003, 05:00 PM

lots of local auto parts stores carry 3M swirl-mark remover, that's the ticket to use. Remember to wax afterwards

also, I'm moving this to Detailing101, where the rest of the anti-bird-poo experts are

rrypma · #11 10-13-2003, 09:04 PM

Just curious for this will inevitably happen to me as well, do you reapply Zaino/wax locally, would it be necessary to do this over a much larger area?

OmToast · #12 10-27-2003, 06:20 PM

I just re-Zaino locally--wherever the swirl mark remover hit.

gokartride · #13 10-27-2003, 06:49 PM

Okay this has happened to me twice! Each time the "stuff" baked on all day and, yes, left a mark in the clearcoat. I feared the worst and figured I'd just have to live with it. But both times after a good car wash or two, any scars simply disappeared! No trace....really!!! It kinda freaked me out. Perhaps swirl remover works in a similar way, but you might try a good washing or two before investing in other products. Just an idea.

Autopia Car Care · #14 10-27-2003, 07:58 PM

The mark is due to the acid level of the bird dropping. It burms the paint. To remove it you need to polish the area. If the burn is deep, you may need to use a scratch remover formula (light rubbing compound/paint cleaner) first, followed by a standard paint polish.

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