A client of mine will be dropping his car to me later on in the week. He has three marks from bird droppings, and apparently they have left marks, (havent seen the car yet). One is on the hood, one on the roof and one on the rear bumper. How do you guys tackle bird shite? What is the best way/method to bring it back to former glory? Btw, cars colour is black. Thanks in advance.
Check to see if has eaten through the clear. If it has taken too much off, there isn't much you can really do. If it hasn't eaten that much clear or no clear at all, then try polishing. Start with the least aggressive pad/polish combo 1st.
x2. try polishing and/or compounding first. if you have a meter, take a reading on the spot first. if its bad enough, you may have to wetsand it.
I will see the car tomorrow, judging from the description of things over the phone, I am thinking Megs 205 and 105 ought to do the job nicely. Will check and confirm though. The only worry I have is that currently I am doing everything manually, as my last machine decided to call it a day and stop for good. So have to buy another one now.
Use the least abrasive product first- 1. Use a chemical paint surface cleaner (Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner) 2. Try to dissolve the surface/etched deposits trying one or more of the following; a) Use a 2:1 or stronger solution of distilled water/distilled white vinegar (Acetic acid) b) Try a 2:1 solution of distilled water/Isopropyl Alcohol (adjust ratio as required) c) Or equal parts distilled water/distilled white vinegar/Isopropyl alcohol. 3. Clean the effected surface with Klasse All-In-One or Zaino Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner 4. Use detailing clay to remove any `hard' surface granules 5. Use a machine polish (Optimum Polish or Optimum Compound) and a cutting (LC White, Orange or Yellow) foam pad (speed # 4- 5.0) to level the surface 6. For Ceramiclear or other hard clear coats substitute Menzerna for machine polish; PO 203 S - Power Finish 7. Use the least aggressive polish/foam pad first, if this doesn’t remove the problem step-up to a more aggressive polish / foam pad set-up 8. Wet-sand with 2000, 2500 or 3000 grit finishing paper
