Bird dropping Stain?

[ChpStcksRlz]

I'm a relatively new car owner/driver. and well I've had my car well taken care of until my mom borrows it to work (annoying, idk why she wouldn't just use her own). Anyways I was out of town for a field trip for about a week, and well my mom left my car in really really bad condition, for one I cleaned out the whole thing and got the shine back, except for these 2 bird poops. I cleaned out the poop but it seems like the stain doesn't want to come off, I've been cleaning it over and over but it still refuses to get off, I've tried waxing, still can't get it's shine back.

Anyways the stains are not shiny and they kinda stick out. I've been waxing it to see if I can get some shine, but no dice.

Any recommendations? I have a pretty good budget on cleaning kits, I just won't do a repaint until i really have to (I see some people saying the good ones cost more 1k, so that's a last resort)

[Autobrite]

Re: Bird Poop Stain?

Some pics would be more helpful.

[ChpStcksRlz]

Re: Bird Poop Stain?

I tried taking a picture a second ago, but the car is too shiny and I can't tell where it is.

[Murr1525]

Re: Bird Poop Stain?

What have you been cleaning with?

Like soap, water, or using a paint cleaner? Sounds like ScratchX 2.0 or something will be what you need.

[mis3]

Re: Bird Poop Stain?

What kinds of products do you have? I would try ScratchX or SwirlX.

Check this thread:

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25251

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Bird Poop Stain?

Without seeing pictures, it sure sounds like the typical etching we see from bird droppings sitting on the paint for too long a time. Yes, it will literally etch into the paint, so all the washing and waxing alone won't do anything to correct the issue.

The thread mis3 linked to was written up following a Saturday Detailing 101 Class a couple of years ago, and it is (most likely) exactly what ChpStcksRlz is up against. In that thread we used M105 but you can accomplish the same thing with Ultimate Compound, which is less expensive and easier to find - your local auto parts store should carry it.

[ChpStcksRlz]

Re: Bird Poop Stain?

What kinds of products do you have? I would try ScratchX or SwirlX.

Check this thread:
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25251

YES! My stains look exactly like that (+ a couple scratches I made myself, but I think that ScratchX stuff can do the removal since they're pretty light)

Without seeing pictures, it sure sounds like the typical etching we see from bird droppings sitting on the paint for too long a time. Yes, it will literally etch into the paint, so all the washing and waxing alone won't do anything to correct the issue.

The thread mis3 linked to was written up following a Saturday Detailing 101 Class a couple of years ago, and it is (most likely) exactly what ChpStcksRlz is up against. In that thread we used M105 but you can accomplish the same thing with Ultimate Compound, which is less expensive and easier to find - your local auto parts store should carry it.

Just curious, would these products be available at my local pepboys? That's the only auto shop I can access atm.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Bird Poop Stain?

Try the Ultimate compound. If working by hand you may need a couple of passes. You should be able to eliminate most all of the etching. Good luck.

[ChpStcksRlz]

Re: Bird Poop Stain?

Alright, I found a shop with the Ultimate Compound, I'll pick it up tomorrow and post the results. Thanks

[ChpStcksRlz]

Re: Bird dropping Stain?

I'm suppose to wax it a lot after I use the Ultimate Compound right? and also is there a certain wax you guys recommend? Will the Ultimate Compound remove some of my scratches?

[Murr1525]

Re: Bird dropping Stain?

I wouldnt say wax a lot. Two thin coats work best. Nxt 2.0 is a good choice, Gold Class Plus is also good.

A swirl, scratch, and etching are all the same thing. Just a matter of how deep/severe they are.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Bird dropping Stain?

You have to re apply wax to the area's that you used the Ultimate compound. Wax a lot?. Not really. 2 thin coats are all that is needed.
The ultimate compound, should remove scratches, swirls, bird etching, etc.

[ChpStcksRlz]

Re: Bird dropping Stain?

I only have enough to buy the Ultimate Compound. I found some Turtle Wax on my garage, would that work just as good? There's bad weather here today I can't use the Ultimate Compound today.

[SX4DUDE2013]

Re: Bird dropping Stain?

Im not gonna dis Turtle Wax but from my experience (Yes I have used TW) i use meguiars for a reason, i feel that they make the best products avaiable I think using TW until you get some Meguiars is better than nothing....let us kno how it goes!

[JG_Detailing]

Re: Bird dropping Stain?

You can try some Scratch X. I use it sometimes when there is bird poo etching's on my paint.