Birds suck, how do i repair their damage?

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secondslc

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Hello

My car was repainted about a month and a half ago. I think its time i adress some blemishes since the paint is hard enough to polish with something more agressive than #9. Bird bombs have really left a few horrible spots on the paint. After cleaning and claying, you can feel the spots. #9 did a little to level it,but the spot is still visible.I have some DACP, is that agressive enough? Or is my paint damaged beyond repair? By the way, its black, and these spots discolored the paint. It may be because the paint is rougher from the bird crap...i dont know...but it sure does suck. Any advice would help. And is there a wax that protects against bird poop? NXT and Collinite sure doesn't do a good enough job...imagine if i hadnt applied that stuff...

the victim....(it needs your help!)

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You probably will not be able to remove the marks by hand. You will need to use a rotary or PC orbital polisher using a light/ medium compound. Do you own a PC ?
 
~One man’s opinion / observations ~



Bird Excrement:

(Or insect excrement like Gypsy moth, June bug, etc) contains highly acidic concentrates, which if left for any length of time will etch the paint film or glass surface, so they should be removed without delay. Birds use gravel to digest their food and grit and sand are some of the major components, so take your time and be careful when removing, use detailer’s clay and a lubricant to remove any grit etc, pre-soak heavy contamination with Isopropyl Alcohol.



To prevent any possibility of scratching, use a mesh sponge (Autopia Soft Scrub Insect Sponge) and plenty of soapy water for lubrication to remove excrement residue, thoroughly flush with clean water, re-apply surface protection. If the paint film or glass surface has been etched it may require an abrasive polish to level the surface. The sponge can also be used on glass, plastic, clear coat paint, vinyl, chrome and fibreglass



No wax or polymer sealant can provide a permanent shield against acidic bird excrement; they will provide enough of a barrier to enable it to be removed quickly before causing too much damage to the paint film surface.



~Hope this helps~



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