Bird pooped on my hood, clear coat is gone?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

trevor73402 · 06-21-2011, 10:28 PM

I came home today and decided to handwash and wax my '84 K10. I backed it out of the shop and noticed that a bird had got in there and pooped on my hood!! The poop couldnt have been on the hood more than 24hrs because I washed the truck at the carwash yesterday evening. Well, it's just bird poop, no big deal. I proceed to hand wash the truck. I chamois dry it off and notice that the clear coat is dulled where the poop was. Thought it was just residue because I dont scub the paint very hard. Well, it wouldn't come off!! So my first attempt was Meguire's Cleaner wax.....no good there. My next step up was Meguire's Ultimate Compound/Polish......that's didn't work either. Lastly I stepped up to a full polishing compound......that didn't remove it either. So, can anyone tell me how bird sh%#t ate thru my clear coat??? What the hell was this little avian bandit eating when he accosted my paint job that could have ate thru my clear? He was obviously a Ford lover!!!
Here is a pic of the hood.....see the dull spot.

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**N2TRUX** · 06-21-2011, 10:37 PM

WOW! That flocker was eating some toxic berries for sure. Looks like you might have to hit it with some 2000 grit and a buffer. Nice truck despite the poop carnage.

MadManAndrew · 06-21-2011, 10:38 PM

I had eggs do that to one of my pick ups. Fried right on the roof and straight through the clear. I don't know why.

trevor73402 · 06-21-2011, 10:42 PM

Yeah I was afraid sandpaper was gonna be the next step.....geez I cringe at the thought of sanpaper on my hood. Oh well, if that's wat it takes. Would it be better to wet sand? Would a clay bar help at all before I try the sanding?
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**N2TRUX** · 06-21-2011, 10:49 PM

To answer your question, yes you will need to use 2k wet or dry and wet sand before buffing. If your not sure how to sand and buff, I do not recommend testing it on your hood. I suggest you get an experienced detail shop, or painter to offer some assistance.

piecesparts · 06-22-2011, 01:15 AM

When the Foo bird S#$ts, wear it. Acid from his tail is strong stuff.

06-21-2011, 10:28 PM	#1
trevor73402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 164	Bird pooped on my hood, clear coat is gone?? I came home today and decided to handwash and wax my '84 K10. I backed it out of the shop and noticed that a bird had got in there and pooped on my hood!! The poop couldnt have been on the hood more than 24hrs because I washed the truck at the carwash yesterday evening. Well, it's just bird poop, no big deal. I proceed to hand wash the truck. I chamois dry it off and notice that the clear coat is dulled where the poop was. Thought it was just residue because I dont scub the paint very hard. Well, it wouldn't come off!! So my first attempt was Meguire's Cleaner wax.....no good there. My next step up was Meguire's Ultimate Compound/Polish......that's didn't work either. Lastly I stepped up to a full polishing compound......that didn't remove it either. So, can anyone tell me how bird sh%#t ate thru my clear coat??? What the hell was this little avian bandit eating when he accosted my paint job that could have ate thru my clear? He was obviously a Ford lover!!! Here is a pic of the hood.....see the dull spot. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1984 K10 SWB "Coal" 1987 K5 Blazer "Ole Miss" 1979 GMC Jimmy (Project) 2008 F250 CC 4x4 King Ranch 6" lift on 37's (Spartan-ized!!) 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Hemi Orange 2008 HD StreetGlide 2007 HD Custom Fatboy 1980 Suburban (will be for sale or trade soon). Last edited by trevor73402; 06-21-2011 at 10:30 PM.

06-21-2011, 10:37 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Bird pooped on my hood, clear coat is gone?? WOW! That flocker was eating some toxic berries for sure. Looks like you might have to hit it with some 2000 grit and a buffer. Nice truck despite the poop carnage. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-21-2011, 10:38 PM	#3
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: Bird pooped on my hood, clear coat is gone?? I had eggs do that to one of my pick ups. Fried right on the roof and straight through the clear. I don't know why. __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

06-21-2011, 10:42 PM	#4
trevor73402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 164	Re: Bird pooped on my hood, clear coat is gone?? Yeah I was afraid sandpaper was gonna be the next step.....geez I cringe at the thought of sanpaper on my hood. Oh well, if that's wat it takes. Would it be better to wet sand? Would a clay bar help at all before I try the sanding? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1984 K10 SWB "Coal" 1987 K5 Blazer "Ole Miss" 1979 GMC Jimmy (Project) 2008 F250 CC 4x4 King Ranch 6" lift on 37's (Spartan-ized!!) 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Hemi Orange 2008 HD StreetGlide 2007 HD Custom Fatboy 1980 Suburban (will be for sale or trade soon).

06-21-2011, 10:49 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Bird pooped on my hood, clear coat is gone?? To answer your question, yes you will need to use 2k wet or dry and wet sand before buffing. If your not sure how to sand and buff, I do not recommend testing it on your hood. I suggest you get an experienced detail shop, or painter to offer some assistance. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-22-2011, 01:15 AM	#6
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Bird pooped on my hood, clear coat is gone?? When the Foo bird S#$ts, wear it. Acid from his tail is strong stuff. __________________ Frank



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