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MrTwenty6 · 05-23-2018, 08:02 AM

God damn it - we've had rain for a week straight so I parked the car in the driveway.

On my way out this morning, I noticed discoloration on my front bumper. This bird crap must have been on there for no less than a day or so!

How should I best approach this and fix the damage? Do I need to go straight to wet sanding then polish?

mr_honez · 05-23-2018, 08:22 AM

I would try to clay it first and see what that can do. Then light polish the area followed by a good wax. Sanding would be a last resort for me, the clear coat isn't that thick and you could get way more than you bargained for if you sand it.

Adam's Polishes · 05-23-2018, 01:54 PM

I always use our Revive Polish, it usually does the trick.

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Joe M 2012 2SS · 05-23-2018, 06:19 PM

I would go over it with finishing polish first on a medium cutting pad, if that doesn't do the trick, step up to compound on a microfiber cutting pad.

If it still remains with no improvement after compounding, then wet sanding may be needed.

Don't perform wet sanding without a paint thickness gauge.

One good thing is most 5th gen Camaro's have a decent amount of total paint on them, 185-225 microns.

From the looks of the pictures, I would think compounding should remove most/all of it if finishing polish doesn't work.

HAMBO · 05-23-2018, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe M 2012 2SS

I would go over it with finishing polish first on a medium cutting pad, if that doesn't do the trick, step up to compound on a microfiber cutting pad.

If it still remains with no improvement after compounding, then wet sanding may be needed.

Don't perform wet sanding without a paint thickness gauge.

One good thing is most 5th gen Camaro's have a decent amount of total paint on them, 185-225 microns.

From the looks of the pictures, I would think compounding should remove most/all of it if finishing polish doesn't work.

Bingo. Start with least aggressive methods and gradually work up to potentially wet sanding.

rdanzel · 05-24-2018, 12:36 AM

I recommend Ultimate Compound. Use it by hand or machine.

MrTwenty6 · 05-25-2018, 08:50 AM

Perfect, thanks for the input. I will work on fixing it this weekend and post with an update.

05-23-2018, 08:02 AM	#1
MrTwenty6 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: MD Posts: 45 View My Garage	Bird Poop stain in pain God damn it - we've had rain for a week straight so I parked the car in the driveway. On my way out this morning, I noticed discoloration on my front bumper. This bird crap must have been on there for no less than a day or so! How should I best approach this and fix the damage? Do I need to go straight to wet sanding then polish? Attached Images

05-23-2018, 08:22 AM	#2
mr_honez Wifey Lover Drives: 2013 Crystal Red 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bastrop, Texas Posts: 1,541 View My Garage	I would try to clay it first and see what that can do. Then light polish the area followed by a good wax. Sanding would be a last resort for me, the clear coat isn't that thick and you could get way more than you bargained for if you sand it. __________________

05-23-2018, 06:19 PM	#4
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	I would go over it with finishing polish first on a medium cutting pad, if that doesn't do the trick, step up to compound on a microfiber cutting pad. If it still remains with no improvement after compounding, then wet sanding may be needed. Don't perform wet sanding without a paint thickness gauge. One good thing is most 5th gen Camaro's have a decent amount of total paint on them, 185-225 microns. From the looks of the pictures, I would think compounding should remove most/all of it if finishing polish doesn't work. __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles.

05-23-2018, 01:54 PM	#3
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	I always use our Revive Polish, it usually does the trick. https://adamspolishes.com/shop/exter...ar-polish.html

05-24-2018, 12:36 AM	#6
rdanzel Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ga Posts: 249	I recommend Ultimate Compound. Use it by hand or machine.

05-25-2018, 08:50 AM	#7
MrTwenty6 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: MD Posts: 45 View My Garage	Perfect, thanks for the input. I will work on fixing it this weekend and post with an update.