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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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Freaking Birds

So this is probably a lost cause, but I have an assigned parking lot, and every single day, a cardinal poops on either side of my car as it perches on my rear-view mirrors. First, is there anything I can do to get rid of it (except killing it - but I am pretty sure that is the only option) and Second, can I apply anything to prevent lethal damage to my paint?

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Michael
 
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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I don't know about preventing the bird from crapping on your car, but to protect it put lots of thick carnuba paste wax will protect your paint until you get a chance to get the poo off.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Wrap your mirrors in razor wire.

Keep a cat in your car.

By a pair of falcons and pre-perch them on your mirrors.

Those are the only things I can think of on short notice.


 
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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Get him a female cardinal, then he won't have time to sit on your mirrors.....
She'll have him building nests.....

You could try putting a rubber snake on your dash for a couple of days....that may work, but you never know.....he seems pretty attached to your mirrors...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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Thanks for all the input - and I like GR8TG35's idea of the rubber snake, I will have to try that out.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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Get a cat
plus 5feet of ropes
When u come back out, u see a dead carcus laying next to ur G
 
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by izmir41500
I don't know about preventing the bird from crapping on your car, but to protect it put lots of thick carnuba paste wax will protect your paint until you get a chance to get the poo off.
+1


As much as I feel bad for you, you have it good compared to Fcarpio's turd problem...check out his thread from January...LMAO
https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-coupe-v35-2003-07/132674-i-am-declaring-war-these-guys-unless.html
 
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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car cover?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Request a different parking spot?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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Bird droppings can be very annoying and hazardous to the clear coat. Some droppings can eat through the clear coat in only a matter of minutes. Hopefully this is not the case for you. I haven't heard of a product that keeps the birds away. For some of the strongest protection in detailing you could use the Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze (HGSG). This is an extremely durable sealant that helps prevent damage from bird droppings. This product is a little hard to remove compared to many of the other high end detailing products. However it makes up for it with its stunning shine and long lasting protection. Klasse states that this may last up to 12 months, probably 6 - 9 months on a daily driver. I know some people who have similar situations have applied 2 - 3 coats of the HGSG to prevent damage.

Let us know how you make out and if there is anything else we can do to help you.

George @ Detailed Image
 
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