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mikesal57
07-09-2013, 01:37 PM
Hi Guys...

Need help getting this out ..tried 2 times with Wolfgangs swirl removal....

Will M105 help?

thxs

mike

P.S. - This reflection is on a black car...man it looks like a mirror :xyxthumbs:
Setec Astronomy
07-09-2013, 01:40 PM
What is that, a bird poop etch? You can try 105, but be careful it's not etched to the primer (kind of hard to tell because of the focus).

This was just being discussed in this thread: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/67313-looking-expert-identify-paint-defect.html
mikesal57
07-09-2013, 02:05 PM
I guess so...problem is that I have 3 spots like that..


Long story short...this is my daily ride to work that I leased for 5 years.
This is the 4th and I am figuring that I will purchase it at the end..
So I wasn't too careful , and most likely let it baked in at one time or another

So this is how I got evolved with learning to detail :applause:

Anyway...I'm going to spot buff with a 4" pad and M105 to see if I can remove them

How long should I try to buff it out before its damaged..

Mike

P.S.- I can always turn it in next year ;)
Setec Astronomy
07-09-2013, 02:18 PM
Can you take another picture with better focus? A trick is to put your finger on the paint next to the defect so you can focus on that instead of the reflection. Honestly right now it looks pretty bad and I'd be afraid that polishing would make it worse. Try and take another pic.
mikesal57
07-09-2013, 03:06 PM
Pulled out my Canon
Setec Astronomy
07-09-2013, 03:24 PM
Well, that doesn't look too good. IMO polishing isn't going to help that.
FFguy808
07-09-2013, 03:26 PM
Looks like CLEARCOAT failure to me, polishing won't remove that.

I recommend that you don't even want to polish that area
mikesal57
07-09-2013, 04:07 PM
OK..thanks guys..
Dr_Pain
07-09-2013, 04:56 PM
Agreed on the clear coat failure. Sorry Mike!

Check out this article by Mike Phillips. Shows your problem in the Type II http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/24924-two-types-bird-dropping-etchings.html
mikesal57
07-09-2013, 06:15 PM
OK...that known
I know I cant polish over it

Can I continue to wash and wax without it peeling?


Mike
FFguy808
07-09-2013, 06:31 PM
Just put a good coat of sealant on it and pretend its not there anymore.
mikesal57
07-09-2013, 06:46 PM
got it!!

thxs