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Civic_RedLine · 08-01-2004, 04:31 PM

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* · 08-01-2004, 04:32 PM

try a regular bug and tar remover

Civic_RedLine · 08-01-2004, 04:51 PM

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

*pdiggitydogg* · 08-01-2004, 05:14 PM

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

VR4_Craver · 08-01-2004, 08:29 PM

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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 · 08-01-2004, 09:51 PM

chipping gun

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

Civic_RedLine · 08-01-2004, 10:43 PM

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 · 08-01-2004, 10:49 PM

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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 · 08-01-2004, 10:53 PM

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

*BlackDeuceCoupe* · 08-02-2004, 02:05 AM

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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/...duct_Code=Z-18

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

*BlackDeuceCoupe* · 08-02-2004, 02:19 AM

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

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

bent_remy · 08-02-2004, 03:54 AM

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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* · 08-02-2004, 04:20 AM

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

CD5Passion · 08-02-2004, 10:34 AM

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* · 08-02-2004, 03:12 PM

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...

Covers tend to 'dust' your car, especially if it's windy, so I also carry a 'California Car Duster'...

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 · 08-03-2004, 11:46 AM

Does the claybar really work?

08-01-2004, 09:51 PM	#6
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	chipping gun usually the bird shit on my car comes off with a lot of water. __________________

08-02-2004, 02:19 AM	#11
BlackDeuceCoupe The Great Ape Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Skull Island Posts: 774	Here's a short article on 'bird crap' and automobile paint jobs, in case you think I'm full of it... http://www.thedetailingbible.com/339715.html __________________ Posted by BlackDeuceCoupe - 2oo0 Honda CiViC FBP HX cOUPe "Pay special attention to posts by BlackDeuceCoupe, the instigator of the forum, who does a nice job of breaking my column and responses down." - Paul Brink, ASU State Press DISCLAIMER The existence of BDC is disputable. The existence of views, in the absence of anyone to hold them is problematic. The existence of the reader is left as an exercise in the second order coefficient.

08-02-2004, 10:34 AM	#14
CD5Passion Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Santa Barbara, California Age: 38 Posts: 5,446	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 __________________

08-02-2004, 03:12 PM	#15
BlackDeuceCoupe The Great Ape Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Skull Island Posts: 774	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... Covers tend to 'dust' your car, especially if it's windy, so I also carry a 'California Car Duster'... 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. __________________ Posted by BlackDeuceCoupe - 2oo0 Honda CiViC FBP HX cOUPe "Pay special attention to posts by BlackDeuceCoupe, the instigator of the forum, who does a nice job of breaking my column and responses down." - Paul Brink, ASU State Press DISCLAIMER The existence of BDC is disputable. The existence of views, in the absence of anyone to hold them is problematic. The existence of the reader is left as an exercise in the second order coefficient.

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08-01-2004, 04:31 PM	#1
Civic_RedLine 3rd Gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 352	Bird Sh!t Remover 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?

08-01-2004, 04:32 PM	#2
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	try a regular bug and tar remover

08-01-2004, 04:51 PM	#3
Civic_RedLine 3rd Gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 352	is armor all heavy duty ok? they say it will remove bird droppings.

08-01-2004, 05:14 PM	#4
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	i dont know...if you have it try it

08-01-2004, 10:43 PM	#7
Civic_RedLine 3rd Gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 352	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.

08-01-2004, 10:53 PM	#9
Civic_RedLine 3rd Gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 352	should I do this asap? Im waiting til tomorrow.. does it go worse day by day if I dont do anything?

08-02-2004, 04:20 AM	#13
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	3days? Thats "for-e-ver" stuff now...shouldve got it on day 1...sorry dude.

08-03-2004, 11:46 AM	#16
Civic_RedLine 3rd Gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 352	Does the claybar really work?