Bird Sh!t Remover

[Civic_RedLine]

Ok, I just cleaned my car today and couldnt get rid of the bird shit residue off the car. I scrubbed hard with soap water terry cloth towel. The shit wont come off.

I kept the bird shit on the car for about 3 days and now it seems permanant. Does anyone know any type of cleaner that will remove it without damaging the glossy paint?

[pdiggitydogg]

try a regular bug and tar remover

[Civic_RedLine]

is armor all heavy duty ok?
they say it will remove bird droppings.

[pdiggitydogg]

i dont know...if you have it try it

[VR4_Craver]

Originally posted by Civic_RedLine
they say it will remove bird droppings.

then I would think that it would work on your car. just use that with a bug and tar sponge should come right off

[ebpda9]

chipping gun :D

usually the bird shit on my car comes off with a lot of water.

[Civic_RedLine]

no... this one dont dude. Im just hella scared that its permanant. I tried scrubbing over and over. It does not make a difference at all. When I feel it with my fingers, all I could feel is paint. It seems like the shit ate my paint. Its still yellow like bird shit, but it wont come out no matter what I do.

[JDMFantasy2k]

Originally posted by Civic_RedLine
[B]The shit wont come off.
B]

literally lol, hmm i'm with pdiggs on this one, i have some of that bug and tar remover and its amazing. Mine is in a little cylindrical black and white can. I don't remember but is it a dupont product?

[Civic_RedLine]

should I do this asap? Im waiting til tomorrow.. does it go worse day by day if I dont do anything?

[BlackDeuceCoupe]

Originally posted by Civic_RedLine
I kept the bird shit on the car for about 3 days and now it seems permanant...
Yep, you got that right - permanent! That's the #1 reason I cover my car...

Bird sh!t has acid or enzymes or something in it - whatever - and after it sits for a while, it eats into your paint. In your case, it probably etched the clearcoat on your car.

Anyway, the only way I've found to get rid of this problem is using a clay bar. This is my weapon of choice:

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-18

If that's too radical for you, I guess you'll just have to live with it. Sorry!

[BlackDeuceCoupe]

Here's a short article on 'bird crap' and automobile paint jobs, in case you think I'm full of it... :bandit:

http://www.thedetailingbible.com/339715.html

[bent_remy]

Originally posted by BlackDeuceCoupe
Yep, you got that right - permanent! That's the #1 reason I cover my car...

Bird sh!t has acid or enzymes or something in it - whatever - and after it sits for a while, it eats into your paint. In your case, it probably etched the clearcoat on your car.


Thats correct. Uric acid to be exact.

[pdiggitydogg]

3days?
Thats "for-e-ver" stuff now...shouldve got it on day 1...sorry dude.

[CD5Passion]

haha man that blows, usually whena bird shits on my car the moment I get back home from wherever I get me a paper towel and soap and clean it off, i don think I've ever left shit on for more than a few hours

[BlackDeuceCoupe]

I cover my car whenever it's practical - like it's gonna sit for a few hours. Been doing it for years. I use those cheap car covers from Pep Boys. They only cost like $30 and they last for a couple of years. They're easy to put on and take off, once you get the hang of it. The trick is rolling them up when you take 'em off. Kinda like packing a parachute.

Does it work? Here's a snap...http://www.lenon.com/images/bird_crap.jpg

Covers tend to 'dust' your car, especially if it's windy, so I also carry a 'California Car Duster' (http://calcarduster.com/originalDuster.asp)...

Anyway, I carry a can of foaming spray window cleaner with me, and a shop towel. When my ride gets crapped on, I spray it, let it sit for a couple of minutes and CAREFULLY blot it off. Don't wipe it off, otherwise it'll scratch the finish. Sometimes it takes 2 or 3 tries.

[Civic_RedLine]

Does the claybar really work?