Storage Bird dropping marks on the roof? Your thoughts...

[SteveMP]

So had the 4ER for 8 days and been wonderful but just been to the garage and noticed these marks on the roof.


Now certainly didn't spot them when I picked the car up and not had any issues since.

So would I be right in thinking that this is old bird dropping stains on the roof while in storage before I got my hands on it?
Seeing as I paid extra for the ceramic coating (which was part of a package deal) would of thought that would of been polished out?
Just gathering some thoughts from you so I can take the next step of either dropping the dealer an email or even getting a detailer in to the job right.

 

[Ian Key]

I guess the dealer did the ceramic coating. I'd either phone or drop by the dealer if possible and get them to look at it or if they are a bit reticent email head office with the photos and ask for a refund.

I wouldn't let them to correct it as they obviously don't know how to do the job properly and get a detailer to redo the whole car.

 

[SteveMP]

I guess the dealer did the ceramic coating. I'd either phone or drop by the dealer if possible and get them to look at it or if they are a bit reticent email head office with the photos and ask for a refund.

I wouldn't let them to correct it as they obviously don't know how to do the job properly and get a detailer to redo the whole car.

Yep my thoughts as well, just annoying!

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

If that was my car I would be furious!

I take it it's brand new and your the first owner?

If so, only a **** would proceed to ceramic coat the paintwork in that condition.

Is the whole car black or is that a wrapped roof, the same as on X Power?

It will polish out though as I have recently brought my roof back to as new.

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[JonnyG]

I'd ask for your money back on the ceramic coating as a minimum.

You could try someting like 50%/50% white vinegar / water or a dedicated water spot remover but I doubt that would remove the marks.

Be carfeul machine polishing a black roof too aggresively as it will generate heat and it is most probably a good wrap (not paint).

I use Autoglym SRP on mine which is a fairly mild polish and has fillers for any marks but it needs doing quite regularly and topping up with spray sealants afterwards.

 

[Kithmo]

Is the whole car black or is that a wrapped roof, the same as on X Power?
It will polish out though as I have recently brought my roof back to as new.

That's good to know. I have the early (23) Trophy with the black wrapped roof and was wondering if water stains etc could be polished out.

 

[SteveMP]

Emailed the dealership Sunday afternoon and first thing this morning instant reply with apologies and booked in next month with a courtesy car to boot.

I have to give them the chance to correct but if it's still there afterwards, well I'm in the dealership so can have a very long chat!

Thanks to all those who replied and some handy tips as well.