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bird bombings, need advice

I noticed that the coach had been attacked by a couple of birds. It looks like someone spit chewing tobacco on the side of the coach. Tried to wash it off, the main parts came off but left a stain running down the side. I got dawn  with a brush and a washrag, all to no avail. Any suggestions on how to get it off without ruining the gel coat?

Thanks, Larry
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318

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Reply #1 –
Awesome.  If that doesn't work try some automotive clear coat scratch remover.

The Awesome may damage the vinyl graphics if left on to dry.  IDK if that's applicable to your coach or not.

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Reply #2 –
Rainex works for me.
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257

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Reply #3 –
Rainex to remove stains? Never heard of that
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

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Reply #4 –
Meguiars cleaner wax works great on gel coat.
Doug W.
96 36' U270 CSGI #4946
04 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
PNW

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Reply #5 –
How about clay bar
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

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Reply #6 –
I pretty much use the Meguiars cleaner wax for everything I own except I Poly coated the body of the FT
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

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Reply #7 –
Thanks guys for the advice. I'll see what is available in the area. Supposed to get heavy storms this morning, makes for good shopping time. LT403, I've not heard of clay bar before. What is it?

Larry
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318

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Reply #9 –
One other thing that works.... Just about everywhere we go, there's a bird that likes to sit on the ladder. A few years ago, we got a flag, flagpole, and the assembly that attaches to the ladder. If you adjust the flagpole where the flag almost touches the top of the ladder, it serves two purposes. It shows your patriotic persuasion and keeps the birds swatted away. It works....
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257

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Reply #10 –
Washwaxall has free shipping now.
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell

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Reply #11 –
Years ago--too many, by the way, Red Skelton did a skit about Gertrude and Hecliff. (two seagulls talking)
Gertrude says to Hecliff:" Have you seen the new cars yet?"
Hecliff's response:" I spotted one yesterday."

Moral of this little reminiscence? Some birds hate every thing humans made.  :))
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #12 –
One of the best things about Awesome is that it is only $1 at Dollar Tree! Caution, it comes as a concentrate; for some things, it may need to have water added.
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

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Reply #13 –
I use 3m 6085 compound.. Lots of rubbing and at around 40 bucks a quart a bit pricey.. I'm open to a less expensive way out but gel coat is a bear to get stains off of..
Dub McBride 1996 270
 

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Reply #14 –
Start with the easiest least corrosive or abrasive solutions first til you find one that works on the gel coat.  WashWaxAll is a pretty good choice for many.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN