Stain on hood

[Bassam]

Was wondering if I should try anything in particular to take out this stain before I take it to a detailer. Had the same stain on the roof and came out with very hard scrubbing, but this one just won't come out

[hau_nguyen91]

What the heck is that

[kitesurfer]

looks like bird poop which can etch the paint, I would get a buffer with a light cutting polish on that asap

[GOLFFRR]

yikes. Unless you are 100% confident on using a buffer etc.. I would just take it to a pro but that just me.

[larryn]

Originally Posted by kitesurfer

looks like bird poop which can etch the paint, I would get a buffer with a light cutting polish on that asap

That definitely looks like bird poop etching. Also +1 on the remediation. I've taken out similar things with my Porter Cable buffer and Menzerna polishes. Start with clay to remove stubborn, but loose renants, then the least abrasive polish to see how it does. If that doesn't work, then try more abrasive polishes.

If you're not comfortable with machine polishing, then take it elsewhere, but the PC polisher is pretty darned foolproof.

[KevinM]

Yikes. Porter-Cable random orbital buffer for sure. Any number of polishes should work, but the advice above is spot on - start with a mildly abrasive polish and only go up if that doesn't work.

If you don't have a PC and are not planing on doing your own detailing, your professional detailer should be able to take care of this.

GL and post pictures after the restore!

[Bassam]

Thanks everyone. I don't have a buffer so just going to take it in this week

[kitesurfer]

Originally Posted by Bassam

Thanks everyone. I don't have a buffer so just going to take it in this week

you could try doing it by hand first you will not hurt it, try picking up some meguire's polish or similar at your local autozone

[Bassam]

Originally Posted by kitesurfer

you could try doing it by hand first you will not hurt it, try picking up some meguire's polish or similar at your local autozone

I've tried it by hand twice. I have meguiars at home and didn't work.

[Ian1973]

My lord how long did you let bird crap sit.

[Naz24]

hard scrubbing? Yikes, thats a scary thought.

you might have done more damage to your roof than you think

[boss2k]

take it to a good detailer asap

[Tony007]

damn!!!!

[SEXY-BEAST]

Originally Posted by kitesurfer

looks like bird poop which can etch the paint, I would get a buffer with a light cutting polish on that asap

What kind of bird leaves crap like that?

[mrmoua2u]

Originally Posted by SEXY-BEAST

What kind of bird leaves crap like that?

A big bird that had major diarrhea, purposely aiming for a M