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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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Default Bird droppings leave stains on my paint.

I'm driving a 98 4dr White Civic.....recently got it clayed and waxed.....for some reason where I live. I always get bird droppings on my paint. I wash the car and the droppings leave yellow stains on it. It will come off completely when it just happen, but if its there for a day it leave stains.

Is there something that I can do to get these stain out?

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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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Default Re: Bird droppings leave stains on my paint.

Is it in fact "stains" or is it more of etching? Since bird droppings are acidic, if left on too long they will etch the paint to the point where polishing won't even remove it.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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As soon as I catch one on my car its removed quickly without leaving any yellow spots. But when left for a day it leaves yellow spots that can't be polished out. Is there a way to prevent this.....any repellent from droppings??
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Default Re: Bird droppings leave stains on my paint.

The 'stains' are acid etchings. Your best bet is to get a quality paint sealant (my vote is for CG's JETseal 109), wax it, and consider buying yourself a car cover and/or carrying around a bottle of quick detailer and a microfiber towel.

Depending on what area of SD you're in, I may be close, so I can get you some of the right stuff to take care of it.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Yea, I do carry a quick detailer....but sometimes I don't catch it soon enough and its just permanent but I will give that product a try.

Thanks a lot
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