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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Bird Poop

How do you clean bird poop when it is on your car between washes??

I hate to see it and dont wanna damage my paint.

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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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You should try to remove it immediately, some bird droppings are very acidic, and can eat into your clear coat or even worse stain the paint.

If your not able to clean it up right away, take a soft cloth, soak it in hot water, and gently remove it off the paint. If its dry and caked on, then let the hot water soak for a minute, and then it should lift right off. Don't rub, or you may scratch the surface of your paint. Be patient, and it will come off no problem.
Then, take your favorite cleaner/wax, and go over the spot to replace the wax.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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yup ^ i usually try to get it off asap but there are sometimes that you are work and you don notice it for a while
 
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Warm water usually gets them off the car.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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quick detailer, micro fiber and patience. also bug off or tar off stuff works well to. i typically use the meguiars line up and then wash the micro fiber right after to make sure it doesn't ruin the towel to.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by GR8TG35
You should try to remove it immediately, some bird droppings are very acidic, and can eat into your clear coat or even worse stain the paint.

If your not able to clean it up right away, take a soft cloth, soak it in hot water, and gently remove it off the paint. If its dry and caked on, then let the hot water soak for a minute, and then it should lift right off. Don't rub, or you may scratch the surface of your paint. Be patient, and it will come off no problem.
Then, take your favorite cleaner/wax, and go over the spot to replace the wax.
+1..
 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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I messed up and tried to scrub it off but it left the paint faded all over the place where the poop was. I'm so mad at myself. Any suggestions? I'm thinking a good wax and just try to buff out the spots were the damage is.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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Wax probably won't do anything but you can try. I'd get it polished out, that should work.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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Try some Quick Detailer and a microfiber cloth...works great for me( like solopresident suggested). I get "bombed" almost daily.

Let the chemical work for you...don't just spray it on and try to remove the bird crap. Let the chemical break the "crap" down so its easy to take off.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 35bills
Try some Quick Detailer and a microfiber cloth...works great for me( like solopresident suggested). I get "bombed" almost daily.

Let the chemical work for you...don't just spray it on and try to remove the bird crap. Let the chemical break the "crap" down so its easy to take off.
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Standard trunk equipment = QD & microfiber
Get it off as soon as you see it.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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^^^^+1, same here, works well. I think the Zaino helps protect your paint also.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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like some have already suggested, quick detailer and a microfiber cloth. I keep it in my trunk. comes in handy sometimes
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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You can always hire this guy, he hates bird poop as you will see at the end of the video.

http://www.dpccars.com/car-movies/04...rDetailing.htm
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dvsmeth0dz
like some have already suggested, quick detailer and a microfiber cloth. I keep it in my trunk. comes in handy sometimes
+100 for keeping QD and MF in your car. That's the only way to ensure you get it off quickly. I buy little spritzer bottles just for this reason, and don't hesitate to wipe down bird poo anytime I see it.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Bird Excrement - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...bird+excrement
 
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