Got by a big bird - how do I remove the stain?

[Bill_OR]

In the last 24 hours my motorhome has been 'got' by a bid bird with an upset stomach! I've washed away the deposit but there's a large patch of stain in the bodywork- perhaps 2 inches in diameter.
Any ideas how to remove the stain please?

 

[nicholsong]

I think it will depend on what material you bodywork is, you didn't say.

 

[David and Sally]

Looks like gelcoat?

Damp rag to soak for a few hours followed by some car polish?

 

[Bill_OR]

I think it will depend on what material you bodywork is, you didn't say.

nicholsong - I'm assuming that it's gel coat. It's on the back panel of a 2012 A-T Apache

 

[funflair]

Autoglym Super Resin polish is pretty good at cleaning marks and stains but is very gentle.

Martin

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[Bill_OR]

I've followed the suggestion from David and Sally and there's a damp cloth over it at present. I think I have some Autoglym Super Resin Polish as suggested by funflair so I'll try rubbing it with that later.
I hope the pigeon is feeling better now as I don't want a repeat performance tomorrow!

 

[movan]

Autoglym Super Resin polish is pretty good at cleaning marks and stains but is very gentle.

Martin

Martin, can you remind me which Autoglym I use first please? The Gold or the other. I can never remember.

 

[funflair]

Martin, can you remind me which Autoglym I use first please? The Gold or the other. I can never remember.

Don't think there is a gold one Joy, what are you trying to do?

Martin

 

[movan]

Hi sunshine, one is gold and one is maroon.

 

[ambulancekidd]

If a bird shit's on your windscreen, don't go back out with her.

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[jwells]

Y10 used to clean white fibre glass gel coat, very, very good!
Amazon product ASIN B003HD610K

 

[funflair]

Hi sunshine, one is gold and one is maroon.

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Hi Joy

I can tell by the dust on those that they have not been used in a while

The Super Resin is a very mildly abrasive polish so will take off a little bit of oxidation that makes the finish look dull and dirty, the extra gloss protection is exactly what it says on the front, it adds a bit of extra protection that the Super Resin lacks.

You could also use a wax like Colonite 476s after the Super Resin has cleaned it but waxing is hard work, well it is on our van anyway, and only small areas at a time, wax on wax off.


Martin

 

[Landy Andy]

This stuff is fantastic, was very very happy with its results.

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I then gave it a good wax after to seal the now super clean Moho.

 

[Mrsambulancekidd]

If a bird shit's on your windscreen, don't go back out with her.

And there I was thinking you would come up with a helpful answer, I should have known better.

 

[funflair]

This stuff is fantastic, was very very happy with its results.

Silky Fineshine – Camper Life – Caravan & Motorhome Toilet Blue

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I then gave it a good wax after to seal the now super clean Moho.

So what is it actually, it says to use after buffing or compounding but before sealing or waxing.

Martin

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[Landy Andy]

I used it to restore the dull roof and rear panel on my Moho. It has a very mild “cutting” action, if that is the correct term. If you rubbed your hand across the panel, it wasn’t smooth, so used this, and now the panel is glass smooth and it’s removed all marks. Then I gave it a couple of coats of wax, and panels are now mirror like.

 

[Wabs]

I’d be inclined to try a clay bar or mit,, or Grunt,,it’s a Marine grade cleaner for gel coat,,that will definitely take it off.

 

[Baldeagle7470]

I have had good results with a small amount of WD40,sprayed on and left a few seconds and then rubbed off,worth a try.

 

[Bill_OR]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll give them a try.

 

[Coolcats]

Hi sunshine, one is gold and one is maroon.

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Polish first then the Gold

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[Shrimp]

Easiest way is to clean it off before it stains!

 

[Diabalo]

Tooth paste the normal white stuff not gel

 

[HugoBNB]

Have a look at this website. For all it is marketed for bikes it works superbly on cars. Four-state process; washing and removing tar, apply nano coating, apply wax, apply polish coat. Picture attached is our 2013 Hyundai which has come up a treat. I have used it on my cars for years. After the initial application on my last car using the four processes, I simply washed it when required and applied the polish coat every couple of months. He says the overall process lasts a year. From my experiences thus far, I would tend to agree.
I must declare that I know the guy but, I don't get any freebies. My comments are my honest opinion.

 

[sallylillian]

Oxalic acid will probably take the stain out, its in a number of products predominantly for cleaning teak or you can buy it in crystal form at the pharmacy and mix it with some water. You need to leave it on the surface for a bit. Its good for removing rust stains in GRP too. The advantage over cutting polishes is that you are not removing any gelcoat at all.

 

[Pausim]

Oxalic acid will probably take the stain out

Oxalic acid worked on my GRP boat. Sometimes the skirts and lower panels are plastic not GRP (lighter). I was surprised when my Knaus needed repairs, the repairer said the skirt was plastic not GRP and could not be repaired. Fortunately CalMac Ferries were paying. If it is plastic the surface is much thinner than GRP gelcoat and needs gentle care, not too much aggressive cutting.

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[IRHP]

Y10 used to clean white fibre glass gel coat, very, very good!
Amazon product ASIN B003HD610K

The active ingredient is oxalic acid, you can buy it very cheaply in crystal form. Great on rust stains

 

[scotzsue]

When we got bombed by the pigeons at Bonterra the only thing that worked was Daz, I believe other wash powders are available

 

[Wabs]

When we got bombed by the pigeons at Bonterra the only thing that worked was Daz, I believe other wash powders are available

Not a great idea,have you seen the stuff that has in it? It will ruin your palace.

 

[Pausim]

When we got bombed by the pigeons at Bonterra the only thing that worked was Daz, I believe other wash powders are available

What you need is Best Universal Grit Grime and Effluent Remover. In the words of Fred Wedlock
If Daz don't whiten it,
and OMO don't brighten it,
then BUGGER it.

 

[sallylillian]

The active ingredient is oxalic acid, you can buy it very cheaply in crystal form. Great on rust stains

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