Serious Bird Dropping...

damn_Zexy · 11-07-2012, 10:00 AM

So I was coming out of class and realized a huge bird dropping on my drivers side rear quarter panel. I get home and immediately remove it. Idk what in the hell was wrong with this bird, but it literally burned through my clear coat and left a noticeable mark. You can blatantly feel it also.

I have no experience with something this serious... I tried looking around the forum but didn't really find anything for this situation. What steps should I take to correct this?? Its bad...

Nick@Adams · 11-07-2012, 02:51 PM

Good Afternoon!

There are a couple ways to remove bird stains from paint. I would try first to use something like Adam's Claybar and Adam's Detail Spray as a lubricant for the claybar. If you caught it fresh enough, chances are it's not too far into your clear coat....yet. Key with any bird bomb is to get it fresh...I know that sounds gross.

If the claybar didn't remedy it, then you will need to polish it out, and if the polish didn't get it, may be time to wet sand. I am talking extreme instances here. I mean, if you caught it as early as you say you did, I tend to think Claybar will do the trick.

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madwi · 11-07-2012, 07:57 PM

Can you snap a pic? If you are able to feel it, it will need a polish to level it, if it is etched that much. On our paint I HATE to think of using abrasives for paint correction. I had a bird of prey $hit on my windshield while driving once...I thought a can of white paint was thrown at my windshield lol. When you say you can feel it, is it the whole area that it was on? You live in Miami...Hot temps, blazin sun, bird bombs are gonna cause damage fast. If polishing doesn't work, as mook said it requires wetsanding and/or a repaint if there is no CC (clear coat) to work with, have you wetsanded/polished paint before and especially on nissan paint?

11-07-2012, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
damn_Zexy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 47 Drives: 09 370Z R Touring Rep Power: 13	Serious Bird Dropping... So I was coming out of class and realized a huge bird dropping on my drivers side rear quarter panel. I get home and immediately remove it. Idk what in the hell was wrong with this bird, but it literally burned through my clear coat and left a noticeable mark. You can blatantly feel it also. I have no experience with something this serious... I tried looking around the forum but didn't really find anything for this situation. What steps should I take to correct this?? Its bad...

11-07-2012, 02:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nick@Adams The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 618 Drives: Chevy Silverado Rep Power: 13	Good Afternoon! There are a couple ways to remove bird stains from paint. I would try first to use something like Adam's Claybar and Adam's Detail Spray as a lubricant for the claybar. If you caught it fresh enough, chances are it's not too far into your clear coat....yet. Key with any bird bomb is to get it fresh...I know that sounds gross. If the claybar didn't remedy it, then you will need to polish it out, and if the polish didn't get it, may be time to wet sand. I am talking extreme instances here. I mean, if you caught it as early as you say you did, I tend to think Claybar will do the trick. How to Clay Being a member here also nets you a discount when placing the order. Just use the code! Mook __________________ Use the code NISSANZ* at checkout to save 10% off your next order* at AdamsPolishes.com facebook.com/adamspolishes \| instagram.com/adamspolishes Toll Free: (866) 965-0400 \| orders@AdamsPolishes.com

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11-07-2012, 07:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,400 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684428	Can you snap a pic? If you are able to feel it, it will need a polish to level it, if it is etched that much. On our paint I HATE to think of using abrasives for paint correction. I had a bird of prey $hit on my windshield while driving once...I thought a can of white paint was thrown at my windshield lol. When you say you can feel it, is it the whole area that it was on? You live in Miami...Hot temps, blazin sun, bird bombs are gonna cause damage fast. If polishing doesn't work, as mook said it requires wetsanding and/or a repaint if there is no CC (clear coat) to work with, have you wetsanded/polished paint before and especially on nissan paint?