Bird Poop

[PA rider]

I couldn't clean bird poop off my black paint quick enough and now there are sevearl areas that are etched.



What can I do w/out the use of a power buffer to get rid of the etch.

 

[Eliot Ness]

Here is a link that describes how to do it by hand with Scratch-X:



Link to Scratch-X

 

[imported_Totoland Mach]

Highly recommend Meg's Scratch X. Use a small amount on a foam applicator pad and hand rub it in several directions. It takes a while if the poop is etched in the clear coat. I had a Suzuki (metallic black) that was really bad on the hood. I spent at least 5-6 minutes working Scratch X and it removed the offending stain.



I've got a couple of pic's posted in the Meguiar's photo gallery if you want to look.



http://www.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/192birddroppingBefore-med.jpg

 

[PA rider]

Thanks!



Do they sell ScratchX at Target?

 

[NavindraLR]

i dont know if they sell scratchx @ target, but probably... i have seen it at walmart tho.

i've had good luck with sonus paintwork cleanser, and klasse aio... i know they are gentle but it worked for me



:nixweiss

 

[nuwde]

Thanks!



Do they sell ScratchX at Target?

i saw it at advance auto parts

 

[Bill D]

If the etching comes back, you'll need to neutralize the paint



There were a few threads on this topic in the past



Here's a photo and some addition info in a severe case:





http://www.autoint.com/tips/bird_dropping.html