Aeronautik

I noticed on my hood, there is a spot, about 3 inches by 1, where the paint looks like its been rubbed hard for like two hours. It's rough, and its fuzzy. I think there was a real big piece of bird **** on that spot a while back which I cleaned, but I don't know if that's what is is.

I had my car waxed/polish a week ago and it's still there. Can that be buffed out? My 10K is coming up in about two weeks, I think I'll show em there.

jeTTplt

What kind of bird do you fly and for who?

SBTT

Then polish and wax your hood again.

JohnLZ7W

Rubbing compound is way too harsh. If it is etching from bird crap then there are a few much more mild things you can try. One is <a href="http://www.carcareonline.com/detail.asp?product_id=10209">One Grand Special Touch Polish</a>. A few folks have had success with this tho it will take repeated applications. The other alternative that should work is <a href="http://www.carcareonline.com/detail.asp?product_id=10417">P21S Multi Surface Finish Restorer</a> with some <a href="http://www.carcareonline.com/detail.asp?product_id=10101">3M Imperial Hand Glaze</a>.
Use rubbing compound as an absolute last resort.

Aeronautik

I plan to get my CFI/II/MEI during/after college, and depending on circumstances, I may pursue commercial aviation. I have some connections with some corporate aviation companies through which I can get a job flying Lears in a few years.

Who knows, I may get interested in something else in college. I was born to be an airline pilot, though.


Cheers

Aeronautik

Thanks, I'll play it safe and talk to the service folks when I take the car in...

SBTT

However, I've been successfully using these types of products for years for similar problems areas - with excellent results.
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JohnLZ7W

I've used the stuff myself. However, it is very aggressive to start out with and is going to remove a fair amount of clearcoat. IMO, it's safer to start out with the least aggressive product and see if that works. Unless you're planning on repainting the car if you screw up your paint you are out of luck.

TTschwing

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SBTT

Agreed, aggressive.... A discredit to my patience :^)