Spot cleaning recommendation?

911TTCAB · 05-26-2008, 10:59 PM

Last week a bird crapped on my car (rear spoiler to be specific) and unfortunately, it looks like it slightly damaged the paint before I could get it off. You can not tell looking down at it or from a distance (Arctic Silver Car) but, if you catch the light just right, you can see the mark it left. I used Zymol HD cleanse about ten times and then waxed it using Zymol Gasur wax but I can still see the mark (only from an angle). Nobody sees it when they look at the car but it still bothers me!

Anybody have any tips or recommendations on how to fix this type of spot?

Thanks!!

Mr. RotorHead · 05-26-2008, 11:07 PM

Have you tried a clay bar? Sometimes they can remove water spots...might even work in your case and not much of an investment.

911TTCAB · 05-26-2008, 11:13 PM

No, I have not tried the clay bar yet. I noticed it was mentioned for a clear coat fix and I think that is what is damaged. I want to try something that is the least abrasive first. How abrasive is the clay bar?

BTW, you car looks incredible. I had a black car for 10 years and never had it shine like that!

Serenity Now · 05-26-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 911TTCAB

No, I have not tried the clay bar yet. I noticed it was mentioned for a clear coat fix and I think that is what is damaged. I want to try something that is the least abrasive first. How abrasive is the clay bar?

BTW, you car looks incredible. I had a black car for 10 years and never had it shine like that!

I'd try a clay bar first. Clay bar should not be abrasive at all (as long as you use a spray cleaner/wax as lubricant. Any store that sells auto waxes should carry a claybar with spray. Very easy, and if your car has never been claybarred all over you should try it. Amazing results.

Mr. RotorHead · 05-26-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 911TTCAB

No, I have not tried the clay bar yet. I noticed it was mentioned for a clear coat fix and I think that is what is damaged. I want to try something that is the least abrasive first. How abrasive is the clay bar?

BTW, you car looks incredible. I had a black car for 10 years and never had it shine like that!

Thank you SOOOO much for the compliment! Check out this website on an explanation of the clay bar. There are also numerous other articles on detailing your beautiful P-car!

http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...-cleaning.html

Rotor sends...

911TTCAB · 05-27-2008, 09:15 AM

Thanks guys. I will try the clay bar out and let you know how it works.

AudiOn19s · 05-27-2008, 10:15 AM

Clay's not gonna work. The stomach acid from the bird has actually etched the clear and since Clay's not abrasive it's not going to fix the issue.

You need an abrasive polish to fix this issue....possibly more depending on how badly the clar has been etched.

Andy

Jon996 · 05-27-2008, 11:31 AM

Just a suggestion--the handiest tool I have purchased for quite a while is the mini 3" random orbital from Griot's. I have used it on everything from spot polish/wax on minor scratches to touching up the clearcoat lip on one of my wheels. Also great for the areas where the full size does not fit.

911TTCAB · 05-29-2008, 09:24 PM

Got the Mothers Clay bar and AudiOn19s is right. No change. Bummer.

Since I just waxed it two weeks ago I think I am just going to wait and fix it when I wax it again. I will look into the mini 3" orbital too. Thanks Jon.

AudiOn19s · 05-29-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 911TTCAB

Got the Mothers Clay bar and AudiOn19s is right. No change. Bummer.

Since I just waxed it two weeks ago I think I am just going to wait and fix it when I wax it again. I will look into the mini 3" orbital too. Thanks Jon.

Sorry I was right. I've owned/run a small detailing business for the last 9 years.

Andy

05-26-2008, 10:59 PM	#1
911TTCAB User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 74	Spot cleaning recommendation? Last week a bird crapped on my car (rear spoiler to be specific) and unfortunately, it looks like it slightly damaged the paint before I could get it off. You can not tell looking down at it or from a distance (Arctic Silver Car) but, if you catch the light just right, you can see the mark it left. I used Zymol HD cleanse about ten times and then waxed it using Zymol Gasur wax but I can still see the mark (only from an angle). Nobody sees it when they look at the car but it still bothers me! Anybody have any tips or recommendations on how to fix this type of spot? Thanks!!

05-27-2008, 10:15 AM	#7
AudiOn19s Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 1,280	Clay's not gonna work. The stomach acid from the bird has actually etched the clear and since Clay's not abrasive it's not going to fix the issue. You need an abrasive polish to fix this issue....possibly more depending on how badly the clar has been etched. Andy __________________

05-26-2008, 11:07 PM	#2
Mr. RotorHead User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 54	Have you tried a clay bar? Sometimes they can remove water spots...might even work in your case and not much of an investment.

05-26-2008, 11:13 PM	#3
911TTCAB User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 74	No, I have not tried the clay bar yet. I noticed it was mentioned for a clear coat fix and I think that is what is damaged. I want to try something that is the least abrasive first. How abrasive is the clay bar? BTW, you car looks incredible. I had a black car for 10 years and never had it shine like that!

05-27-2008, 09:15 AM	#6
911TTCAB User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 74	Thanks guys. I will try the clay bar out and let you know how it works.

05-27-2008, 11:31 AM	#8
Jon996 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stillwater, MN Posts: 1,657	Just a suggestion--the handiest tool I have purchased for quite a while is the mini 3" random orbital from Griot's. I have used it on everything from spot polish/wax on minor scratches to touching up the clearcoat lip on one of my wheels. Also great for the areas where the full size does not fit.

05-29-2008, 09:24 PM	#9
911TTCAB User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 74	Got the Mothers Clay bar and AudiOn19s is right. No change. Bummer. Since I just waxed it two weeks ago I think I am just going to wait and fix it when I wax it again. I will look into the mini 3" orbital too. Thanks Jon.