{"id":24021,"date":"2018-08-13T08:00:17","date_gmt":"2018-08-13T12:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=24021"},"modified":"2018-09-04T09:57:41","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T13:57:41","slug":"paint-defects-and-paint-correction-part-2-bird-droppings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/paint-defects-and-paint-correction-part-2-bird-droppings\/","title":{"rendered":"Paint Defects and Paint Correction – Part 2 : Bird Droppings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rodney Tatum of Mirror Reflections Auto Spa shares what exactly imperfections are, how to remove them and how to prevent them in this 4 part article series. Click here<\/a> to read them all!<\/em><\/p>\n

The problem with bird droppings are, they are not a consistent when it comes to the time they start to damage the paint.\u00a0 It can often range from over 2 weeks to less than 1 day before damage starts.\u00a0 Even etching within a few minutes is very possible.\u00a0 Quite a few variables are in play, from the bird, the bird’s diet, whether there is a wax or sealant or coating on the car, etc.\u00a0 Even with a ceramic coating, which does provide an outstanding barrier of protection against bird droppings, it is still highly recommended the bird dropping should be removed sooner rather than later.\u00a0 With a PH acidity that can typically range in the area of 3 to 4.5, bird droppings should not to be taken lightly.<\/p>\n

I have divided bird drop etchings into 3 levels.\u00a0 This is not meant to be a scientific categorization of the damage but merely a guide I created to provide a general overview.<\/p>\n

The first level is very minor.\u00a0 It can easily happen to the most attentive car care enthusiasts, especially with daily driven vehicles.\u00a0 These kinds of etchings are often barely noticeable until right up close and can usually be easily polished away with a mild\/finishing polish.<\/p>\n

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Slight etching shown below:<\/p>\n

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This vehicle protected with Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0, had this bird dropping sit the best of my knowledge between 1 to 3 weeks.\u00a0 The damage left was very minor.\u00a0 Though I have seen more damage done in less time before.\u00a0 I polished by hand with Menzerna SF 3500 using a soft foam applicator.\u00a0 No problems.<\/p>\n

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This next pictures below show more serious damage.\u00a0 It has the appearance of a silhouette to the paint.\u00a0 Bird etchings that have a subtle glow, it is usually a sign of the damage being somewhat deep.\u00a0 This will often require a more aggressive approach to level appropriately.\u00a0 It is VERY possible some or all of the defect cannot be removed, depending upon the paint thickness.<\/p>\n

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The next picture below reveals severe damage left for a long time.\u00a0 This has led to the paint wrinkle etching.\u00a0 The acids from the bird deposits have seeped through your paint leading to tiny fractures over time.\u00a0 This can only be fixed with a repaint.<\/p>\n

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