Soldato
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If heat doesn't work, you may be able to flat it back and compound it back. That does look fairly gone though, clean the car and take another photo.Looks like it, clean it properly then try a hair dryer on it to see if helps. Be careful not to get too close and get it too hot that it damages the paint.
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That's definitely a respray. Its gone beyond etching, its completely removed the clear coat. No amount of compounding or heat can fix that.
How long do you think it was on there for?
I would have thought it would have had to stay on there for some considerable time, although if it's left on for long periods during the summer i can imagine that won't need as long.
Every time before you drive do a quick walk around your car checking for bird poo. Keep a bottle of water and box of tissues. Place tissue on the poo and pour water over it and let it soak. Don't wipe. Wait a while and lift, then pour more water over it to rinse it off.
This. Basically what I get my other half to do.
We have a roll of blue "garage paper" (thanks Costco) handy and screen wash in a squirty bottle, works well.
Just out of interest, what's a good air rifle to buy?
This happened to my M3 CSL's roof, bird poop put a hole in the lacquer.
Ever since I've made sure all my cars are sealed and protected with good products and never had issues from bird plop since.
I can understand the lacquer, but this has gone through that and the paint