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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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Wanted: Tips for Touch-Up Paint

I've got some spots on my deck lid where a bird crapped when the previous owner had the car. I guess the previous owner just let it sit 'cause it has eaten through the clear.

I want to do some touch-up painting on it, but I'm kinda' scared. With enough wet-sanding, is there a chance it will come out looking better than where the clear is missing? If it improves it at all, I'm willing to try it.

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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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okay I tried replying to your post and it crashed my comp... here we go again.

anyways, I basically said that sanding it wont do any good of it ate through the clear because it will still leave a discolored spot that wont look much if any better. If the clear has a look like a cracked egg shell then you might as well give up. if it's just a little smudge mark or scratch sand and polish will get it out but eggs or bird droppings usually eat the clear right off so your only option is to repaint.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 08:10 AM
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Yes, it kinda looks like a cracked egg shell.

Thanks for the response ... you probably just saved me a bunch of hours and headaches!!!
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