How to get rid of old bird poop residue

dpmarc · Jun 11, 2019

I have these “splotches” on the paint from what looks like old bird poop that wasn’t cleaned off fast enough. It’s hard to see it, but it’s there. I just bought the car and otherwise the paint is in great shape. It’s on 2 places on the hood and about 1” splotches in diameter. What can I do? Thanks!

SRoads · Jun 11, 2019

It doesn't take long in direct sun for etching to occur even on protected paint in direct sunlight.

swcrow · Jun 11, 2019

Polish. Start with a stage 1, then move to stage 2 if needed

imthanick_a · Jun 11, 2019

tmw2442 said:
It doesn't take long in direct sun for etching to occur even on protected paint in direct sunlight.

swcrow said:
Polish. Start with a stage 1, then move to stage 2 if needed

Both of these. I had a bird shit on my hood and didnt clean it til the next day and it etched a giant spot on my paint. Grab a DA or microfiber and some Wheaties and use a mild polish such as Chemical Guys V38 of VSS

Sumfuncomet · Jun 11, 2019

I used some polishing compound, NOT rubbing compound. Follow directions, easy does it, then wax the whole hood or panel. I carry a Meguiars instant detailer spray bottle. When I see the poo, I spray and wipe asap. Really does the trick. The bottle has a locking lid, won’t leak, I keep it in one of my seat back pouches

eajr · Jun 12, 2019

Make sure you clay bar the area if needed.

akimmel · Jun 12, 2019

What is it with this clearcoat? I feel like this never happened on my honda (not that they don't have their own paint problems) I went outside one morning to find a huge bomb on my hood, about 4 square inches of crap, and the sun hadn't even hit it yet but it still created a significant etch.

SRoads · Jun 12, 2019

akimmel said:
What is it with this clearcoat? I feel like this never happened on my honda (not that they don't have their own paint problems) I went outside one morning to find a huge bomb on my hood, about 4 square inches of crap, and the sun hadn't even hit it yet but it still created a significant etch.

It could just be moisture absorbed by the clear believe it or not car paint is porous to some degree ...clean it carefully, then let it set in the sun for 3-4 hrs to see if it goes away on it's own.

Sumfuncomet · Jun 12, 2019

We get seagulls, it looks like someone broke a damn egg on your car. Being on the ocean all my life it is Frigging hilarious when one shits on someones head!.......it has happened to me, believe me when I say you want to get your head in ocean water ASAP!

gregozedobe · Jun 19, 2019

I've read of people using a heat gun (carefully) with some success.

Finglonga · Jun 19, 2019

gregozedobe said:
I've read of people using a heat gun (carefully) with some success.

Also hair dryer to start to melt the clear coat so it levels itself out. There are a few Videos on YouTube showing it.

Golfs everyday · Jun 24, 2019

Bird crap sucks, especially after a bird eats berries. Thing is super acidic where the crap can begin etching into paint within 5-10min of making contact.

The other weeekend I had my son help me shred off all berries off this stupid tree on my lawn. I'm at a point I'm going to kill that tree this fall.

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