Cleaning fly poop

Try solvent W&G remover first. Do not use SPI 700 or other alcohol/water based W&G removers. If that doesn't work, soapy water (Dawn) on a cloth and quickly wipe, followed by a warm water rinse. Concentration of Dawn similar to doing dishes. That should be fairly safe. If you have an inconspicuous area to test the dawn solution on I would do so. Don't think it will hurt anything but always good to test.
 
.....and here I thought I was the only one that has had to deal with fly poop while prepping the car for paint. The first time I found it I tried to clean it off with Sprayway glass cleaner. It did remove the solid part of the poop but still left a stain on the primer surface. Next I used SPI 710 W&G remover. That worked but, it took 2 or three application wipes with fresh W&G to completely remove the stain.

I have no clue how to remover it from basecoat. If you do find a way to remove it from basecoat, please share.
 
Found some information about Fly poop ..............
https://www.pestkeen.com/what-does-fly-poop-look-like/

In addition to the black excrement, you might also find amber-colored spots. However, these are not actually feces; they are excess sugar, proteins, and salts (SFS) that were left over from the fly’s meal.

To get rid of a fly stain, mix one-part white vinegar and two parts warm water. Dip a piece of cloth in the mixture and dab at the stain until it comes out. Spray the mixture onto the fly stain and let it sit for five minutes. The vinegar and water will help to break down the proteins in the fly poop, making it easier to clean.

Warning: I have no idea how white vinegar reacts to automotive paint, and if it can be thoroughly flushed off with water.
 
The only thing I’ve found that removes fly spots well is plain ol water. The 710 won’t touch it. A slightly damp rag wipes it away.
 
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ok fly poop. i had to google what it looked like. ive seen this , i get it alot in my car parked in my shop. when washing car, have to scratch it off with finger nail. i always thought it was spider poop.

looks about the size of a pin hole,,,,couldnt you just rebase over it?
 
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Sometimes we need to start from the beginning of an issue to fully understand the impact before looking at a solution.

 
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Chris_Hamilton said:
Try solvent W&G remover first. Do not use SPI 700 or other alcohol/water based W&G removers. If that doesn't work, soapy water (Dawn) on a cloth and quickly wipe, followed by a warm water rinse. Concentration of Dawn similar to doing dishes. That should be fairly safe. If you have an inconspicuous area to test the dawn solution on I would do so. Don't think it will hurt anything but always good to test.
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Thanks Chris I have a couple of small areas not in the main squint test areas...
 
MJM said:
.....and here I thought I was the only one that has had to deal with fly poop while prepping the car for paint. The first time I found it I tried to clean it off with Sprayway glass cleaner. It did remove the solid part of the poop but still left a stain on the primer surface. Next I used SPI 710 W&G remover. That worked but, it took 2 or three application wipes with fresh W&G to completely remove the stain.

I have no clue how to remover it from basecoat. If you do find a way to remove it from basecoat, please share.
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Will do...
 
MJM said:
Sometimes we need to start from the beginning of an issue to fully understand the impact before looking at a solution.

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It's not the fly in this video I find so interesting, it's the guy who took the time ( lord knows how much time ) to sit and wait until he found a fly to make that video.

Now that's dedication.
 
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