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      09-15-2014, 11:35 PM   #1
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Bird dropping on carbon roof!

I got a bird dropping on the roof and I always make sure to remove any daily. When removing some off the vehicle this evening I noticed a cloudy circle mark was left behind on the roof. Pretty bummed because I never had this problem with my E92 carbon roof. I've attached a photo of mark. I tried removing it meguiars quick detailer and no luck. Any suggestions?
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      09-22-2014, 10:39 AM   #2
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A finishing polish will probably take it right out. I'd try Menzerna SF4000 or something like that with an orbital.
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      09-22-2014, 12:00 PM   #3
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A good polish like P21S as suggested above. When that doesn't work I usually move to clay and lubricant.
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      09-22-2014, 12:20 PM   #4
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After quick detail, try clay to see if it pulls it out - that would mean it's residual crap left behind after the wipe down.

If clay doesn't get it, it'll come out quickly with even a minor polish.
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I have had this several times before where the bird droppings left a cloudy mark behind and both my last cars were black. I found if i polished on and around the area and left the polish on as long as I could (best in a cool dry place so garage overnight) then polished it out it was generally all nice and clear again. Some bird droppings took a few days and somehow were drawn out by itself after I polished it. I can't explain how or why but a few days later it was simply gone.
Hopefully this will work for you to mate.
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      09-23-2014, 10:35 AM   #6
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Thank you all for the help and suggestions.
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      09-29-2014, 01:14 AM   #7
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what did the bird have for dinner? acid seed?
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