Paint question

[Tdbmd]

So, weird question. I was parked outside and had some bird crap on the car. Usually just a quick wash and maybe some bug/tar remover but this spot remains. Now just kind of a faint rough area that is pretty faint but right up on the hood. Wondering if there is a mild compound of some type to remove the spot? Don't want to damage the paint or clear coat obviously. Thanks for any suggestions

 

[SGRACING]

So, weird question. I was parked outside and had some bird crap on the car. Usually just a quick wash and maybe some bug/tar remover but this spot remains. Now just kind of a faint rough area that is pretty faint but right up on the hood. Wondering if there is a mild compound of some type to remove the spot? Don't want to damage the paint or clear coat obviously. Thanks for any suggestions

 

[Tdbmd]

Is that something that would be available at a local auto parts store?

 

[HighTechPauper]

It might be, you can always get some kind of rubbing compound at any auto parts, even if it isn't the pro stuff like the 3M, you might also find that just a little wax would take it out too.

 

[AXE]

The paint sucks. This Meguires Polish is really good and easy to find at Walmart or auto parts store. It'll work for light stains, without removing much material.

I've used it alot on ZR2 to clean up crappy paint and polish it up.

This paint and clear coat is very thin and low quality. Be careful and us a DA polisher if you can.

https://www.autozone.com/wash-cleaners-and-exterior-care-products/polish/p/meguiar-s-ultimate-polish-16oz/164697_0_0?spps.s=4493&cmpid=LIA:US:EN:AD:NL:1000000:GEN:19502231967&&CATARGETID=120054150001286690&CADevice=m&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8J6wBhDXARIsAPo7QA9lcWxidP8eq8bXYY0i3KYXK5L_DNEGWnvkGHrNWRH4Rmo856EgOywaAo53EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[AXE]

They have Ultimate compound too if you need a little more cutting power.

https://www.autozone.com/wash-mitts-chamois-and-other-wash-and-wax-accessories/scratch-remover/p/meguiar-s-ultimate-compound-15-2oz/87980_0_0?searchText=Ultimate+compound

 

[HighTechPauper]

Unless it is a larger area, I wouldn't even get the buffer out, I would just use some clean microfiber cloths to do small areas like a bird dropping. I do look at my truck every day for bird crap and remove it immediately with some detailing spray and microfibers I keep in the truck at all times, this thing is just too big to fit in my garage.

 

[SGRACING]

Is that something that would be available at a local auto parts store?

Yes, most cary it .. number 1 and number 2
Napa is where I get it

 

[Tdbmd]

It is a small area, probably about dime sized. I will try some regular wax first as I have some in the shop. Thanks for all the information. Maybe getting the ceramic coating is making more sense to me now!

 

[AXE]

Yes, most cary it .. number 1 and number 2
Napa is where I get it

It might be located in the autobody section as opposed to the car wash/detailing section.

 

[SGRACING]

Correct you have to ask for 3m finishing compound