Bird sh*t - How to deal with it

[EightBall]

One of our feathered friend deposited something on the roof of my car during the week. I didnt manage to get round to cleaning it off until this evening (bad I know). Problem is, it seems to have marked the top (Clearcoat?) layer of paint. Given it a good clean, used some Autoglym polish but doesnt seem to have made much difference.

Anyone out there got any tips as to how to restore the finish?

 

[BRUN]

try the paint restorer, however bird sh*t is VERY corrosive so it really shouldnt have been left mate

you might need a few goes to get rid of it, and make sure your car has a decent layer of wax on it to protect it from stuff like that once you have removed it....

 

[JJ172]

Some 2000 wet & dry and then Farclea G10 fine rubbing compound will do the trick

 

[chris172]

respray!!!

I had a bird sh*t on my roof....saw it land so went and got a damp cloth to wipe it off....AArrrgh!!! it must have come via Chernobel!!! burnt into the paint in that short time.

So good luck after a couple of days!!

 

[Racer X]

do you got toxic birds in england? Those with toxic sh*t?

 

[Tom_16v]

My valver gets covered in seagull sh!t, clean it every day.

I suppose thats what I get for living by the sea!

 

[pete bann]

i find licking it loosens it quite well and then a swift wipe with a cloth and hey presto, then i put on my jet pack and fly over some bird infested trees and..................well, get revenge!!!hehehe

 

[GR7]

I had quite a large blob on my car this morning so I gave it a good soaking with very wet kitchen towels, then washed it off, dried it and I could still see a darkish mark where it had been. I rubbed in some Zymol with a soft cloth and after polishing it off it seems to have disappeared. I will check it again in the morning.

 

[Darren555]

I find that a Webley & Scott Vulcan .22 is the best way of dealing with it

 

[canfordcliffs]

Is there some kind of total car sealant that can be applied?...sure I have seen it as an option at my local Renault garage being offered on new cars as an option?...anyone know what its called?...think it costs around £300...but gives the car a shiny look and protects well against bird droppings etc...

 

[KDF]

Quote: Originally posted by Darren555 on 14 July 2003
I find that a Webley & Scott Vulcan .22 is the best way of dealing with it


I prefer this, which I keep in my desk drawer.

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/file.php?image=1058192263__36de0078.jpg

 

[ak16v]

Is that the latest PS2 light gun with laser sight?

 

[GR7]

Quote: Originally posted by canfordcliffs on 14 July 2003

Is there some kind of total car sealant that can be applied?...sure I have seen it as an option at my local Renault garage being offered on new cars as an option?...anyone know what its called?...think it costs around £300...but gives the car a shiny look and protects well against bird droppings etc...

COMPLETE WASTE OF YOUR MONEY - DONT BOTHER WITH THIS DIAMOND BRITE/SURE GUARD TYPE STUFF, YOU WOULD BE BETTER OFF GETTING SOME TURTLE WAX GLOSS GUARD.

 

[Paul16V]

-color: #2B5D8B; scrollbar-arrow-color: #2B5D8B; scrollbar-3dlight-color: #2B5D8B; scrollbar-darkshadow-color: #2B5D8B;} -->

Quote: Originally posted by pete bann on 14 July 2003

i find licking it loosens it quite well and then a swift wipe with a cloth and hey presto, then i put on my jet pack and fly over some bird infested trees and..................well, get revenge!!!hehehe

Yeah give it a good lick mmmmmm bird poo hehe