Paint protection
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Fairview Heights, IL IL
Paint protection
While our 2006 Coupe was parked at work a Pigeon dropped a load on it. I washed it and tried to polish it out but Where it hit and where it splattered it looks like it ate into the clearcoat. Its like it curdled the clearcoat. I tried Meguiars Scratch remover but it wont all come out.
What is the best wax or polish to keep bird droppings , ect. from sticking or eating into the clearcoat in the future ?
What is the best wax or polish to keep bird droppings , ect. from sticking or eating into the clearcoat in the future ?
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Dallas Tx
No wax is going to be stronger than bird crap and sunlight baking. The only key is to try to get it off quickly before the acids and sun bake it in.
A good wax will give some protection, better than nothing.
If the clear is already funky and a wax/cleaner won't straighten it out, it's going to take abrasives. If you've never done anything like that before may be best to let a body shop do it.
If your capable of detailing out paint imperfections and want to try yourself. You start with the least abrasive material, like a 3M swirl mark remover and hand buff the spot. If that doesn't take it out, move up to the next abrasive like a 3M fine cut. Then med cut. If none of the compounds touch it, way have to use wet sanding.
Once you find the right abrasive to correct, then you work you way back down hand buffing the spot with fine cut, then swirl mark remover, then wax.
Use a 100% cotton towels, turn them often to keep using a clean spot.
Wash them in good detergent like Tide and some Downy in the rinse to make them soft. The compounds you buff while wet, tons of elbow grease. The wax is the only thing you let dry first before buffing.
I like the 3M stuff the best. Especially the 3M swirl mark remover, very good at correcting minor imporfections without adding more.
A good wax will give some protection, better than nothing.
If the clear is already funky and a wax/cleaner won't straighten it out, it's going to take abrasives. If you've never done anything like that before may be best to let a body shop do it.
If your capable of detailing out paint imperfections and want to try yourself. You start with the least abrasive material, like a 3M swirl mark remover and hand buff the spot. If that doesn't take it out, move up to the next abrasive like a 3M fine cut. Then med cut. If none of the compounds touch it, way have to use wet sanding.
Once you find the right abrasive to correct, then you work you way back down hand buffing the spot with fine cut, then swirl mark remover, then wax.
Use a 100% cotton towels, turn them often to keep using a clean spot.
Wash them in good detergent like Tide and some Downy in the rinse to make them soft. The compounds you buff while wet, tons of elbow grease. The wax is the only thing you let dry first before buffing.
I like the 3M stuff the best. Especially the 3M swirl mark remover, very good at correcting minor imporfections without adding more.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Bucks County Pa
Originally Posted by rashoe1
What is the best wax or polish to keep bird droppings , ect. from sticking or eating into the clearcoat in the future ?
I know another easy method if that doesn't work - PM me.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Northern Virginia
For protection, I use the clay bar, and Paint Sealant from Griot's Garage. Periodically, you can use another way to maintain the protection. I used the clay bar for the first time 2 weeks ago, and if you haven't tried this, it is absolutely amazing how smooth the finish turns out.
Burning Brakes
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From: Bucks County Pa
Originally Posted by shurite44
I agree, what is the method. This forum is not much use if we play lets keep a secret. 
But lets admit that whenever someone's "Cure" is posted you get ten (or more) counter opinions negating your help. My mistake is I shouldn't have posted my "PM me" comment for this very reason (My apologies for sure!). As I write this post there is already 5 different methods and more to come. I guess I should just keep my opinions to myself or roll with the flames. BTW, Mix Glycerine and a cleaner called Krud Kutter 1:2 ratio rub with a cottenball until bird dirt/berry/tree sap is gone - finish with your favorite polish. (I learned from a Barrett-Jackson employee).
I clean paintings worth hundreds of thousands of dollars as a hobby no less, so I believe I can speak on the subject of cleaning.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by drrichie
But lets admit that whenever someone's "Cure" is posted you get ten (or more) counter opinions negating your help. I figured that was the reason. I know what you mean about that. Sounds like a good solution though, thanks I will put that in my back pocket for future reference.