I recently bought an 05 redline 350z and the car's paint all around is very clean. However, I noticed there were some stains on the car's hood (at least 5 spots) that I'm guessing was bird poop that the previous owner never took care of. Now its stuck and I followed another members advice and washed the car, clay bared it. The stains didnt come off, so I used scratchX. This only took part of the stain off. I tried claying it right after and it still wouldn't come off. What do you guys suggest? Do I need some rubbing compound? These stains are irritating!!

 

I suspect the bird poop has etched the surface of your clear coat. I would not use rubbing compound on the hood. If you have access to a dual action polisher, that would probably remove the etching. If not, I would suggest going to a professional detailer to have the paint corrected.

 

Agree.

Bird stains can go deep into clearcoat. Wash and clay bar will not touch it. Polish is a good choice, but you have to go so deep that I do NOT recommend DIY.

 

Is it going to cost a fortune going to a detailer?!

 

depends where you go and how much time they estimate the job will take. if it's just the hood i wouldn't pay more than 50 or 60.

bird poo

 

Okay 50 or 60 isn't that bad at all thanks

 

Are you sure it isnt tree sap?

 

Tree sap ruined the roof on my Z and almost my hood on my s14 but i caught the next day and was able to wash it off..

 

damn i didn't know bird poo could actually stain a car if it wasn't washed off

 

. . . . dam birds . . .

 

oh man - its like acid to clear coat - leave there long enough and it will leave a nice lil watermark (so to speak)

SUX! I will never park under a tree again...

 

Yeah I'm pretty sure its bird poo... I made an appointment with a local auto detailer (well repped) tomorrow for $65 for my whole hood. Hope this turns out well

 

i dont let anything stay on my car long. i try to wash off any poo, sap or bugs asap.

 

Birds are shitting acid now-a-days.

 

bird poopoo is the enemy

 

seriously! WTF are they eating?

 

Maybe the Mexican food I had last night. Holy sh*t this stuff burns.

 

MORE BAD NEWS! Went to the auto detailer today and told me the bird poop got so far into the clear coat that it can't be saved..have to repaint the whole hood for about $500 for a legit job.. Probably gonna paint it in the next month..

 

^ damn.....

 

I would suggest wet sanding it and polishing it to see if it would come out. Worse that could happen is that you have to get it painted which is where you stand now. Might look into just getting a CF hood. They are close to the same price and a little cooler. If not good luck dude.

Bird poo = evil