Paint help with my '02 Subaru Impreza

[Blake Patterson]

I have gone thru the summer, something like 5-6 months without washing
my RS 2.5. I just gave it a goos wash and noticed that a few places
where there was bird droppings, there is a slight discoloration I cannot
wash away. Is there a way to wash these away or is it stained
permanently?

Also - there are black tar bits low on the doors - scraping them and
washing them smears them. Is there a way to get them of? Wanted to
find out before I rinse it again in a few days and wax.

Thanks...




blakespot

 

[Tony Hwang]

Hi,
Buffing compound for bird droppings, tar remover(solvent in a spray can)
for tar.
Tony

 

[David Rees]

I have gone thru the summer, something like 5-6 months without washing
my RS 2.5. I just gave it a goos wash and noticed that a few places
where there was bird droppings, there is a slight discoloration I cannot
wash away. Is there a way to wash these away or is it stained
permanently?

I had a couple spots like that after getting these weird yellowish
things stuck on the paint. Left a bit of a shadow after taking it off
(that had sat there for about a week on the paint before I had a chance
to wash). I tried to polish them out but it didn't work. Luckily, they
disappeared after a week or so on my silver WRX.

-Dave

 

[Blake Patterson]

Hi,
Buffing compound for bird droppings, tar remover(solvent in a spray can)
for tar.
Tony

Found at local Pep Boys? Any brands to look for?

I assume I should get this all done prior to a nice wax job. Thanks.



bp

 

[Tony Hwang]

Hi,
Yes, Pep boys will have it.
Bird droppings, tree saps are worst enemy for paint finish.
Tony

 

[Jeff]

On Mon, 06 Oct 2003 03:32:12 GMT, Blake Patterson

I do not recommend rubbing compound as it will destroy the clearcoat.

See www.meguiars.com for a solution to your problem. See Step 2 -
Surface Preparation.

I use the Meguiar's Gold Class Clear Coat Prep and Swirl Reducer. The
Meguiar's Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner is also good for removing
contaminants. These will remove the bird dropping marks and other
surface contaminants (assuming they didn't eat the clear coat too
bad). These products are non-abrasive so you can't screw up the
paint. They also have a Clear Coat Body Scrub paint cleaner which is
mildly abrasive.

I do the entire car at least twice a year with these products so the
surface is smooth as glass (feel the paint your hands). Wax every few
months.

Do it by hand and skip the garbage buffers which put more swirls into
the paint than they remove.

I use high quality 100% cotton towels for using these products
(bathroom quality). Old t-shirts will do more harm than good.

Tar and Bug remover is a solvent which easily removes tar.

I also keep Meguiar's Quick Detailer handy for removing bird
droppings, water marks, bugs, etc., while they are still fresh.