Bird Lime Burn

[paulstevens]

Guys,

Not sure if this is the right place to ask (I did do a search for bird lime but did not find anything!). Recently had a bird release it's nuclear breakfast on my bonnet, unfortunately I did not return back to the car all day, and of course it was a nice dry, warm day, so the lime was well cooked in []. Once I got home, I did the "hot wet cloth" trick to safely remove the bird lime, but it has burnt into the polish and I suspect the paint as well.

I have tried gentle t-cutting with the coloured type T-cut (Dark Grey to match my Seal Grey paintwork) and it has improved, but at certain angles it is still very evident [&o].

Any idea's?

Paul

 

[Dylan1]

Any idea's?

get an air rifle[]

****ing birds.i just keep putting more coats of zymol on

 

[mozza]

Get a professional detailer to do paint protection and correction . they will get rid of any Swirl marks as well

Just had my new car done and the results are amazing

i would put up the chaps web address who did mine ,but i bet its against the rules []

 

[Mark_Bennett]

ORIGINAL: mozza

i would put up the chaps web address who did mine ,but i bet its against the rules []

Of course it's not. Advertising by the trader masquerading as a customer is against the rules, advertising is of course against the rules, but honest recomendations from members and a non-members are very welcome []

 

[mozza]

Here goes then www.elitedetailing.co.uk/

But he is very busy . but does loads of porker's

had my car zymol royal glaze wax applied afterwards

 

[SIMON H]

Yes,
Bird muck burns will come out with either a rotary or dual action polishing machine.It is hard to remove such ingrained marks by hand, so the machine polishers are the way to go here.I would do it for you, but i see you are in Southampton.If you can wait until next July [09], i am in your town boarding one of the cruise ships, and i will bring the correct tackle.[]The chap mentioned above has a gret reputation, so if you can get him to do it, all will be well.Regards, SIMON.[]

 

[Dylan1]

thats what i meant!-i tried putting a coat on myself after my detailer had done the polishing and put a few coats on (and it was nackering!)so leave it to him now!!he`s local here and results similar to elite (presumably cos he uses the same stuff)

 

[mpt964]

i have had the dreaded bird poo damage the paint work of my last 4 cars. most recently picking on the bonnett of my porsche.

i have however stumbled upon a solution that seems to disguise the etching, and that is the application of fairy liquid to the area.

i applied a reasonable amount to a wet cloth, and rubbed this onto the area, three or four times over 2 days.

the marks appear to have gone.

haven spoken to a paint specialist his view was that the this process is simply thoughly removing the dirt from the effected area, thus allowing the paint to reflect undistortedly through the clear coat, hence giving the impression the etching has gone.

i was fearful of having to paint the bonnet of the porchse and roof of my touareg, but process has worked.

no need for buffing or polishing

 

[Peter_Bull]

ORIGINAL: pt964

no need for buffing or polishing

As Fairy Liquid contians corrosive elements such as salt - I would certainly recomend that you rinse the area and apply a protective coat of wax or polish.

 

[paulstevens]

Many Thanks for the info guys.
Simon H. I only live about 4 miles from the cruise terminal, but I don't really want to wait that long, but you could take a test run down to ensure you know where the terminal is []
I have now put anti bird wires outside the house to stop the birds roosting (was thinking about electrifiying the wires but the wife won't let me [:'(])

Thanks again