compound cloudiness -amateur detailer...

Hey Folks had some serious bird droppings and sap sit on my Passat roof. Tried a bug and tar remover - didn't touch it,s ems to be in the paint at this point. Next tried red coumpound which with some serious scrubbing starts to get it off, but now the paint is cloudy - what did I do wrong and what should I do know?

Is there a better way to get these stains off?

thanks so much - frustrated...

Brian

Its tough to say without seeing it but I would suggest a mild compound to bring back the shine. Work patiently and you should be rewarded provided the clear coat is not damaged beyond repair. I am not the most qualified in this department, ther are others here that are truely exceptional at paint correction and polishing. Dont forget to wax or prefferably use sealant on the car as per instructions afterwards.

be careful when using agressive chemicals. Alot of time since you paint/clearcoat is dehydrated (for loss of better words) any chemical you introduce to it will absorbs like a sponge, especially if you used a bug and tar remover previvously. Next time try using a true cut water based polish.

Ruben Jr.
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Ruben

Are you saying that paint is so porous that it absorbs compound, polish, wax or sealant when applied to it?