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tjk_art · 06-22-2011, 11:39 AM

I've got some raised areas on my paint due to bird shit from a long time ago. I know that wet sanding is an option but I was curious if there was any other way to fix it? Would a PC and some Adams products knock it out?

Prospective Buyer · 06-22-2011, 11:46 AM

Ive got damage on our TL too. This one damn bird continues to shit all over it.

Adam's Polishes · 06-22-2011, 11:56 AM

Raised areas? Like bubbling? If thats the case your SOL pretty much b/c the paint is failing.

Are you sure is raised? Any pictures you can share?

tjk_art · 06-22-2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

Raised areas? Like bubbling? If thats the case your SOL pretty much b/c the paint is failing.

Are you sure is raised? Any pictures you can share?

I can feel it when I run my hand across it. I didn't noticed it was raised until I was detailing yesterday, I always thought they were just outlines I could buff out. I will get some pictures in a sec.

Adam's Polishes · 06-22-2011, 12:29 PM

raised would be unusual... typically a bird bomb etches the finish leaving a void

tjk_art · 06-22-2011, 12:33 PM

There you go Dylan.. lemme know if you think anything can be done

Adam's Polishes · 06-22-2011, 12:37 PM

YIKES! That does look to be bubbling in which case I'd say theres not a whole heck of a lot you can do... that spot will likely not take to well to polishing as a bubble means that part of the paint is no longer bonded with the surface below it and could easily just flake off.

tjk_art · 06-22-2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

YIKES! That does look to be bubbling in which case I'd say theres not a whole heck of a lot you can do... that spot will likely not take to well to polishing as a bubble means that part of the paint is no longer bonded with the surface below it and could easily just flake off.

What is causing it to bubble??

Looks like its time to finally buy a sinister hood ....

Adam's Polishes · 06-22-2011, 01:29 PM

Well if there was a bird bomb left on there for a long time and the sun got to it, probably that. Bubbling (paint failure) can be caused by poor paint prep as well, but since yours is in the shape of a bird bomb and you said thats what was there its likely the cause.

This is why is SO important to get stuff like that off your paint ASAP.

Tecca · 06-22-2011, 01:34 PM

Man what was that bird eating that must have been some acidic sh**

lets_go_bills · 06-22-2011, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

Well if there was a bird bomb left on there for a long time and the sun got to it, probably that. Bubbling (paint failure) can be caused by poor paint prep as well, but since yours is in the shape of a bird bomb and you said thats what was there its likely the cause.

This is why is SO important to get stuff like that off your paint ASAP.

Any way to remove other than re-painting? And will it eventually chip/flake off? I've got the exact same thing on my roof.

First I tried APC. Nope.
Then clay. Nope.
Then rubbing compound. Nope.
Then 3000 grit wet sanding. This smoothed the surface but the paint is still "warped" looking like the OP's pic. I'm furious. I haven't had any problems with bird bombs before. This one was from hell. I was way to busy with work to get it when it happened and didn't have my WW with me. It was only on there two days and now my paint is effed!

Adam's Polishes · 06-22-2011, 02:03 PM

With what hes got there, no not really... once paint bubbles its no longer repairable. When that 'blister' pops you'll be left with a bare spot.

With etching it depends on the severity, sometimes polishing will fix, sometimes it takes wetsanding, but what he has is beyond just etching.

I agree with Tecc... the bird that dropped that on the car must've been chewing batteries before it let that one go LOL

Hetfield03 · 06-22-2011, 04:42 PM

I just had to clean some off when I went into work. Need to buy a gun. Start killing birds I guess.

tjk_art · 06-22-2011, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

Well if there was a bird bomb left on there for a long time and the sun got to it, probably that. Bubbling (paint failure) can be caused by poor paint prep as well, but since yours is in the shape of a bird bomb and you said thats what was there its likely the cause.

This is why is SO important to get stuff like that off your paint ASAP.

If it was poor prep that led to the bird bomb causing paint failure, would I be able to get any warranty on that?

06-22-2011, 11:39 AM	#1
tjk_art Drives: 2010 Join Date: May 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,661	How to fix bird poo paint damage? I've got some raised areas on my paint due to bird shit from a long time ago. I know that wet sanding is an option but I was curious if there was any other way to fix it? Would a PC and some Adams products knock it out?

06-22-2011, 04:42 PM	#13
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,434	I just had to clean some off when I went into work. Need to buy a gun. Start killing birds I guess. __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.

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06-22-2011, 11:46 AM	#2
Prospective Buyer Drives: Acura TL Acura MDX Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 267	Ive got damage on our TL too. This one damn bird continues to shit all over it.

06-22-2011, 11:56 AM	#3
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Raised areas? Like bubbling? If thats the case your SOL pretty much b/c the paint is failing. Are you sure is raised? Any pictures you can share?

06-22-2011, 12:29 PM	#5
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	raised would be unusual... typically a bird bomb etches the finish leaving a void

06-22-2011, 12:33 PM	#6
tjk_art Drives: 2010 Join Date: May 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,661	There you go Dylan.. lemme know if you think anything can be done

06-22-2011, 12:37 PM	#7
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	YIKES! That does look to be bubbling in which case I'd say theres not a whole heck of a lot you can do... that spot will likely not take to well to polishing as a bubble means that part of the paint is no longer bonded with the surface below it and could easily just flake off.

06-22-2011, 01:29 PM	#9
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Well if there was a bird bomb left on there for a long time and the sun got to it, probably that. Bubbling (paint failure) can be caused by poor paint prep as well, but since yours is in the shape of a bird bomb and you said thats what was there its likely the cause. This is why is SO important to get stuff like that off your paint ASAP.

06-22-2011, 01:34 PM	#10
Tecca . Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,380	Man what was that bird eating that must have been some acidic sh**

06-22-2011, 02:03 PM	#12
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	With what hes got there, no not really... once paint bubbles its no longer repairable. When that 'blister' pops you'll be left with a bare spot. With etching it depends on the severity, sometimes polishing will fix, sometimes it takes wetsanding, but what he has is beyond just etching. I agree with Tecc... the bird that dropped that on the car must've been chewing batteries before it let that one go LOL