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Old 10-02-2008, 07:09 PM
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Paint stains on white car

Ok, Im getting these yellow bird droppings on my car and they seem to be staining my white paint. I claybared and polished and the yellow stain didn't come off. I had to use serveral rounds rubbing compound to get it off. Anyways I just waxed the car and is there anything out there that can prevent the paint from staining or is wax fine?
 
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Old 10-05-2008, 08:52 PM
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I'd say a sealant would be better than a wax but when it comes to bird doo, it doesn't matter. Bird doo has some nasty acids in it which will in turn etch into the clear, that you don't want. As soon as you see any bird droppings on the car, get it off ASAP!
 
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Old 10-05-2008, 09:00 PM
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Meguiars forum recommends using Scratch X on bird doo that has etched the paint. Use some passion behind the application and remember to wax the area once you have used Scratch X on any part of the car.

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Old 10-05-2008, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by davela72
I'd say a sealant would be better than a wax but when it comes to bird doo, it doesn't matter. Bird doo has some nasty acids in it which will in turn etch into the clear, that you don't want. As soon as you see any bird droppings on the car, get it off ASAP!
Sealant protects better but you still ought to get bird crap off as soon as you see it. Fanatics carry microfiber cloths and detailing spray with them for such occasions.
 
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Old 10-06-2008, 05:35 PM
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Thanks for the advice. Looks like I'll be carrying detailing spray and a some microfiber cloths with me from now on.
 
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Old 10-06-2008, 05:47 PM
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i recommend you try Prima Hydro after every other wash. it is a spray on type
polymer wax that lasts a long time.

as mentioned above, use a polymer sealant for your dailydrivers cause it will
last longer than carnauba based waxes. i use Griot's PaintSealant followed up
by Prima Hydro after ever other wash.

www.griotsgarage.com

www.detailersparadise.com

they are both GREAT stuff.
 
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Old 10-06-2008, 05:50 PM
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I see the birds aren't only aiming at my car. With it being a VBP, it makes it look like GREEN spots
 
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Old 10-29-2008, 04:08 AM
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Just some question. Which aggresiveness of clay did you used. Also did you use polish with a polisher. Not a cheap parts store one.
 
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