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mr_chin 07-06-2011 10:44 AM

Where to get scratch fixed?
 
Looking for a reputable shop to fix two scratches on my car. It's long and the other is scratch from bird shit.

XplicitLuder 07-06-2011 11:16 AM

bird shit can scratch a car ? wtf did the bird eat ? wire ? lmao

Spectre_Cdn 07-06-2011 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CBruegmann (Post 7502239)
bird shit can scratch a car ? wtf did the bird eat ? wire ? lmao

Bird droppings may contain sand.

StealthFighter 07-06-2011 11:34 AM

if you run your fingernail over the scratch, does the scratch catch your fingernail?

if not you can probably polish it out. if you can, it's deeper than that and probably needs to be repaint.

mr_chin 07-06-2011 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by StealthFighter (Post 7502259)
if you run your fingernail over the scratch, does the scratch catch your fingernail?

if not you can probably polish it out. if you can, it's deeper than that and probably needs to be repaint.

no, my finger nail doesn't get caught. it looks like it's just clearcoat damage. it's a white line.

the bird shit part is when i tried to remove the bird shit and it left these little tiny scratches.

Presto 07-06-2011 11:39 AM

^^^

That'll just buff right out!

shantz 07-06-2011 01:17 PM

where abouts are you located? what area are you looking for a shop in?

mercyboy 07-06-2011 01:28 PM

better just do it yourself...learn it from youtube or the forums here....taking to the shop will be very pricy!!!!! clearcoat scratches can range depending on the size.....

tiger_handheld 07-06-2011 01:57 PM

bird shit is stupid, especially with hot weather.

I had a palm sized drop last year, and cleaned it out within a few hours. BUT it still left a splatter mark on the car. I can't seem to get rid of it. Only visible from a certain angle..

mr_chin 07-06-2011 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger_handheld (Post 7502393)
bird shit is stupid, especially with hot weather.

I had a palm sized drop last year, and cleaned it out within a few hours. BUT it still left a splatter mark on the car. I can't seem to get rid of it. Only visible from a certain angle..

few hours is enough for it to dry and stain your clearcoat.

VR6GTI 07-07-2011 07:08 AM

acid from the shit eats into your paint, depending how long its been there will determine the damage.

TomBox_N 07-07-2011 07:49 AM

Bird shit needs to be cleaned while it's still wet. Once it dries it's too late.
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!Yaminashi 07-07-2011 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by aznlangjai (Post 7502260)
no, my finger nail doesn't get caught. it looks like it's just clearcoat damage. it's a white line.

the bird shit part is when i tried to remove the bird shit and it left these little tiny scratches.

Out of curiosity what did you use to remove it?

mr_chin 07-07-2011 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by !Yaminashi (Post 7503359)
Out of curiosity what did you use to remove it?

Water from a hose. It was a pretty powerful hose and I left it on the bird shit for about 2 minutes before it came off. Left scratches.

mr_chin 08-06-2011 05:30 PM

anyone know a place that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to remove a scratch?

so far, i've been quoted $80 from unscratch.ca.

drunkrussian 08-06-2011 05:38 PM

to clean bird shit use extremely hot water and a rag
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MG1 08-06-2011 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkrussian (Post 7536822)
to clean bird shit use extremely hot water and a rag
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.........works with bug stains, too.

Spidey 08-06-2011 06:33 PM

You guys can just use some scratch remover/rubbing compound from an auto sho (canadian tire), meguiars or mother's brand... to remove simple clear coat defects like bird shit stains... megauirs scratch x or ultimate compound is safe to use by hand and works very well.... OR you can pay a professional detailer to detail your car....

Meguiar¿s Ultimate Car Rubbing Compound | Canadian Tire

the bad reviews for the UC are idiots... if used properly, this is one of the best over the counter car products available, imo. if it didn't work for swirls etc, there is something you are doing wrong, ie. the applicator pad you are using, and or the unusual expectations you have.

Meguiar's® Scratch X | Canadian Tire

Eff-1 08-06-2011 10:34 PM

do it yourself. use this. it works. buy it at cdn tire.

http://quixx-usa.com/img/20080505124832-PSR-image.jpg

spoon.ek9 08-07-2011 01:27 PM

dry bird poop isn't a problem if you have waxed your car. i'm currently using meguiar's nxt gen tech 2.0 wax, great stuff :thumbsup:


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