Fiesta Mk7.5 - Removing Bird !Removed! Stain

[BHeart]

Hi

My car needed a clean and had bird poo on the roof so I gave it a wash and polish but and I can still see stains on the paintwork where the bird poo was.

Is there a product available that will remove these stains?

[SandyCat]

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Have you tried a mild rub with colour cut stuff? Just be careful you don't go through the clearcoat. Bird poo contains acid and should be washed off immediately.

[davethefish]

had this problem myself in the past.

as i understand it most modern 2K paint finishes have a partially self healing clear coat,

the action of the bird droppings drying on the finish shrivels the clear coat causing it to wrinkle up.

you can polish it out with a cutting compound, or gently heat it with a hair dryer to help it reform,

but a few good days of direct hot sunshine will let the paint relax and smooth out over time.

so i'd leave it be for a while as see how it goes.

the best defense is to have a good quality long lasting sealant that stops the droppings from gripping the paint surface and wrinkling it in the first place...

[Mordey]

I had this, removed with t-cut on a hot sunny day. Tried on an overcast day but didn't work. I now keep my eye out for the stuff.