How to remove bird dropping residue

zmyride · 07-09-2010, 07:56 PM

I sprayed Meguire's Detailer to remove a couple spots of bird droppings and add a couple layer of wax soon after, but i still see some etching which i couldn't remove.

I think the droppings must have been on my car for two hours max. as soon as i got home, i removed it immediately.

it's hard to see but if i shine a flashlight at a certain angle, i could see the etching.

BTW, I talked to one of nissan engineers before and he told me since the Z use aluminum doors and hood, the paint doesn't hold very well. that's why paint on the Z is so sucky.

anyway is there anyway i can remove the residue/etching? would a clay bar work?

cptspeed · 07-09-2010, 07:57 PM

I had this happen too. I couldn't remove it, even with polishing compound.

cptspeed · 07-09-2010, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmyride

I sprayed Meguire's Detailer to remove a couple spots of bird droppings and add a couple layer of wax soon after, but i still see some etching which i couldn't remove.

I think the droppings must have been on my car for two hours max. as soon as i got home, i removed it immediately.

it's hard to see but if i shine a flashlight at a certain angle, i could see the etching.

BTW, I talked to one of nissan engineers before and he told me since the Z use aluminum doors and hood, the paint doesn't hold very well. that's why paint on the Z is so sucky.

anyway is there anyway i can remove the residue/etching? would a clay bar work?

the nsx is an aluminum bodied car. most that I have seen don't have this prob. I call B.S. on the engineer.

Cmike2780 · 07-09-2010, 08:01 PM

Use car wash soap and water. Make sure it's foamy and clean off the crap. Dry and just let sit. Don't use any sprays or wax. If you do it right the paint is so soft it will fix itself. If not, time to invest in a Polish.

Waiz · 07-09-2010, 08:04 PM

You might want to try some claybar, it should do the trick.

azn370z · 07-09-2010, 08:07 PM

I'm pretty sure polish and a polisher would remove it. I would try a lot of lube and clay it before trying the polish. If you have turtle wax you can try that. The wax is strong enough to remove oxidation. I don't use turtle wax any more but I have used it on the z to remove stuff stuck to the car that soap won't remove. I only use clay to remove stuff on the paint.

Modshack · 07-09-2010, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmyride

BTW, I talked to one of nissan engineers before and he told me since the Z use aluminum doors and hood, the paint doesn't hold very well. that's why paint on the Z is so sucky.

Pure BS....

LOL...That one just pegged my meter!

(the real reason is their paint quality, which he was probably reluctant to fess up to)

PapoZalsa · 07-09-2010, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Pure BS....

LOL...That one just pegged my meter!

(the real reason is their paint quality, which he was probably reluctant to fess up to)

kenchan · 07-09-2010, 09:58 PM

If you can't remove the etching using ScratchX + foam applicator + some elbow grease, then its a permanent damage.

TreeSemdyZee · 07-09-2010, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cptspeed

the nsx is an aluminum bodied car. most that I have seen don't have this prob. I call B.S. on the engineer.

+1.
Nissan's paint is seriously crap. They barely use enough to cover a bicycle let alone a car.

50 plus · 07-10-2010, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Use car wash soap and water. Make sure it's foamy and clean off the crap. Dry and just let sit. Don't use any sprays or wax. If you do it right the paint is so soft it will fix itself. If not, time to invest in a Polish.

Same happened to me. Cleaned with water and soap, used wax on area, saw the etching...next day it was gone. appears if caught early enough paint apparently heals itself. I was surprised when the etching disappeared.

MawdR8 · 07-10-2010, 12:56 AM

You want to clay bar the area and keep the car away from sun (heat) for at least the next few washes. Polish is ok but you don't want to apply wax if the 'etching' is still visible. Good luck, let us know how it goes!

Educ8r · 07-10-2010, 09:12 AM

Nothing will remove it!

07-09-2010, 07:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 17	How to remove bird dropping residue I sprayed Meguire's Detailer to remove a couple spots of bird droppings and add a couple layer of wax soon after, but i still see some etching which i couldn't remove. I think the droppings must have been on my car for two hours max. as soon as i got home, i removed it immediately. it's hard to see but if i shine a flashlight at a certain angle, i could see the etching. BTW, I talked to one of nissan engineers before and he told me since the Z use aluminum doors and hood, the paint doesn't hold very well. that's why paint on the Z is so sucky. anyway is there anyway i can remove the residue/etching? would a clay bar work?

07-09-2010, 08:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Use car wash soap and water. Make sure it's foamy and clean off the crap. Dry and just let sit. Don't use any sprays or wax. If you do it right the paint is so soft it will fix itself. If not, time to invest in a Polish. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

07-09-2010, 08:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I'm pretty sure polish and a polisher would remove it. I would try a lot of lube and clay it before trying the polish. If you have turtle wax you can try that. The wax is strong enough to remove oxidation. I don't use turtle wax any more but I have used it on the z to remove stuff stuck to the car that soap won't remove. I only use clay to remove stuff on the paint. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

07-10-2010, 09:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
Educ8r Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 397 Drives: a car Rep Power: 17	Nothing will remove it! __________________ imagination + creativity = endless possibilities

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cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	I had this happen too. I couldn't remove it, even with polishing compound.

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MawdR8 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 52 Drives: 2009 Z, PW MT Rep Power: 15	You want to clay bar the area and keep the car away from sun (heat) for at least the next few washes. Polish is ok but you don't want to apply wax if the 'etching' is still visible. Good luck, let us know how it goes!