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Offline mike.

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What gets this off !!
« on: 23 May 2014, 12:34 »
I came out to my car on Wednesday to find it had been attacked by seagulls.  :sick:  :angry:

Some of those marks just aren't shifting, they have left dull matt stains on the surface.



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Re: What gets this off !!
« Reply #1 on: 23 May 2014, 13:36 »
Wash thoroughly, followed by clay, if that isn't working, chemical paint cleaners like Prime Strong or Lime Prime. If that doesn't sort it then polish. Start with a light hand polish like SRP and move up.

If that doesn't work you may need a machine polish. If you don't own one, contract a local pro detailer.

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Offline seabrook132

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Re: What gets this off !!
« Reply #2 on: 23 May 2014, 20:54 »
^^^ This

Can't believe the pelting that it got!!! Where on earth were you?

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Offline mike.

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Re: What gets this off !!
« Reply #3 on: 25 May 2014, 10:58 »
I was just parked in work in an industrial park but the seagulls seem to come every year to nest  :angry:

Some other cars have had similar done in the last week.

I have used a machine polisher and most of the marks are gone, there are a few stubborn ones but I'm afraid to cut down too much. Maybe time for a Pro as suggested.
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Offline simonpolly

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Re: What gets this off !!
« Reply #4 on: 28 May 2014, 14:51 »
The clear coat will be burnt the water based paint they now have to use is pathetic and offers no protection against seagull and pigeon sh!te
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Re: What gets this off !!
« Reply #5 on: 29 May 2014, 10:19 »
That may even require a light wet-sand to fully remove the marks... They're a nightmare!  :sick:
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