09-18-2018, 09:29 AM | #1 |
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Paint Damage
Hello everyone,
So I made the mistake of parking under a tree and returned to see a bird has shit literally everywhere. So I've gone ahead and given the car a wash but looks like the damage has been done. I have a huge patch next to my door and another on my bonnet.. Any advice in what I can do to restore this? Cheers guys and lesson well and truly learnt. |
09-18-2018, 09:50 AM | #2 |
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First rub out the stain with compound, then polish the area with polish, then protect the finish with a good sealant over the entire car. I use this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Menzerna-Po...erna+powerlock The rubbing and polishing can be done by hand on an area that small. You can do the sealant by hand as well, but a polisher like this makes it a lot easier: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hi-Spec-Act...GCQT4ZZ6S9W3SZ Having the polisher you'll be able to do full car polishing when required. I do mine every spring. |
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09-19-2018, 09:13 AM | #3 |
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You might be able to make it less visible by polishing and waxing. Depends on the extent of the damage. Have some bird crap damage on my Audi - the paint / clear-coat looks cracked. Was never able to fully mask it, but it improved after some polishing.
P.s. Polishing every spring is not a good idea. Polishing = removing layer(s) of clear-coat. Should not be done unless required! I've only done it once on the entire car and then on particular areas or details as required. Hand-wash and you will not need to do it (again).
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