Removing Bird Droppings

Inspector Gadget · 15th June 2007, 23:23

Any recommendations for removing bird droppings,ie what products to use, i live quite far inland but we have a problem with seagulls and a large quantity at that, loacal takeaways,chinese and chip shops, also residents dont help with throwing their meal scraps out in their gardens, so we have some skittery birds out there, soon after washing the car it happens splat, who said it is lucky being hit by bird poo

-=Stella Artois=- · 16th June 2007, 00:01

Wet it with a mist spray of water an allow it to soak, then mop it up. I use Meguiar's Quick Detailer for birdshit. This does the trick. Imperative that you leave it to soak though, or you will just end up with swirl marks where you wiped it off. If it is particularly resistant, use a detailing clay on the remains. Soon gets it off.

Kremmen · 16th June 2007, 06:36

Good tip

I remember one 'expert' reckoning that you soak a cloth with warm water to place over the area once it has been soaked.

The idea being that it will partially disolve it and prevent scratching.

illegalhunter · 16th June 2007, 09:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

Good tip

I remember one 'expert' reckoning that you soak a cloth with warm water to place over the area once it has been soaked.

The idea being that it will partially disolve it and prevent scratching.

DITO

Charles_Harding · 17th June 2007, 16:13

Do make sure that whatever you use to take it off that the 'poo' is wet through.

Bird poo often has seeds and grit 'n stuff in it and if it hasn't been moistened enough you are likely to get them there scratches left to mark the spot!

Just be careful.

That finish has got to last a long time!

"Since I have given up hope, I now feel much better!"

Charles H.

TheBull · 20th June 2007, 11:14

I keep some Meguiars Quik Detailer and a cloth in the car for this very purpose. Some BP is really nasty and can eat through the clear coat so clean it off as soon as you can.

Spud · 20th June 2007, 11:36

I made the mistake of not soaking properly first - ended up with a nice swirly scratch just above one of the passenger doors - bloody birds!!

Pingu · 20th June 2007, 12:42

I'm not sure on bird poo but does anyone know how to remove erm... bird goo... i hit one on the way to work and i now have a blood/poo/whatever else smear along my bonnet.

-=Stella Artois=- · 20th June 2007, 18:15

Same practice. Just make sure that any dried remains are well soaked. If you can rinse it off with a hose pipe post soaking, all the better.

The Doctor · 21st June 2007, 12:23

I use the Supagard Bird Lime Remover that came with the car & I have to say that it works pretty well - it rehydrates the droppings making them easier to remove.

However, my own personal quick tip is to very gently use a soaked bit of kitchen roll (warm water) first thing in the morning - it usually comes off easily. I tend to use the Supagard stuff if the droppings look particularly corrosive & I daren't leave it until the morning. Watch out because it will be blackberry season soon - very acidic, bright purple droppings!

Turtle Wax tar & bug remover spray is excellent for tree sap. (see another thread on the subject).

john07 · 13th July 2007, 20:00

I use Fenwicks Caravan Cleaner - its the dogs doodaas for such jobs, it'll shift just about anything, and it gets all the crap off alloy wheels in a jiffy! I also use thier Bobby Dazzler to rinse car off after washing with FCC, slosh it on and leave it - no marks!! good-luck, john07

illegalhunter · 13th July 2007, 20:29

Buy a airgun shoot em

WoolyCiv · 13th July 2007, 21:56

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Originally Posted by illegalhunter

Buy a airgun shoot em

Ooh, don't think this is PC, although I have one and would

allan40alt · 14th July 2007, 12:03

Birds eat grit to aid their digestion and this passes through them and into what ends up on your car. Make sure you thoroughly soak the offending spot and rinse off, rather than rubbing off. I usually leave a wet tissue on the spot for several minutes whilst I carry on cleaning elsewhere on the car; then rinse off and leather. Smaller spots can be wiped off with a wet tissue after a soak but never try to rub the spot away if it still feels stuck to the paint.

Bird spots are very acidic and will etch into the paintwork if not removed promptly.

richierich · 14th July 2007, 13:14

Ooh, got a bonnet full of them, from Scottish Seagulls as well.

allan40alt · 14th July 2007, 13:21

I should think the rain will help wash it away........be grateful elephants can't fly!

Charles_Harding · 15th July 2007, 15:49

It's always a good idea to keep a packet of 'baby wipes' in the Space Ship.

It helps get rid of the BP quite efficiently.

......and if you're unfortunate enough to own a oil burning Space Ship you can use those wipes for getting your hands clean after you've filled up!

"I'm a great lover - I'll bet!"

Charles H.

Chubbles · 22nd July 2007, 21:50

For the more stubborn stuff try megs quick detailer and clay bar. Its designed to remove all sorts such as tree sap, tar etc and does the trick nicely on bird dropping residue

Korkut Varol · 23rd July 2007, 00:11

Just had one BP, and not more than 4 hours after washing the car I noticed it on my right door top. Immediately rinsed it, but the bird must have dropped a good concentrate of acid...

The paintjob had wrinkles and though I rubbed with a scratch remover paste, I now have a trace that is noticed when viewed at an angle...
Need not stay overnight to make more than enough damage, so wipe it off as soon as you can...

allan40alt · 24th July 2007, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

It's always a good idea to keep a packet of 'baby wipes' in the Space Ship.

Charles H.

Don't be silly, Charles; the bird will be well away before you even get the glovebox open...

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16th June 2007, 00:01	#2 (permalink)
-=Stella Artois=- Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 8th June 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 360 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Wet it with a mist spray of water an allow it to soak, then mop it up. I use Meguiar's Quick Detailer for birdshit. This does the trick. Imperative that you leave it to soak though, or you will just end up with swirl marks where you wiped it off. If it is particularly resistant, use a detailing clay on the remains. Soon gets it off.

16th June 2007, 06:36	#3 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,840 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good tip I remember one 'expert' reckoning that you soak a cloth with warm water to place over the area once it has been soaked. The idea being that it will partially disolve it and prevent scratching.

17th June 2007, 16:13	#5 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,303 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	Do make sure that whatever you use to take it off that the 'poo' is wet through. Bird poo often has seeds and grit 'n stuff in it and if it hasn't been moistened enough you are likely to get them there scratches left to mark the spot! Just be careful. That finish has got to last a long time! *"Since I have given up hope, I now feel much better!"* Charles H.

20th June 2007, 11:14	#6 (permalink)
TheBull Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th October 2006 Location: Tayside Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I keep some Meguiars Quik Detailer and a cloth in the car for this very purpose. Some BP is really nasty and can eat through the clear coat so clean it off as soon as you can.

20th June 2007, 11:36	#7 (permalink)
Spud Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 6th October 2006 Posts: 243 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I made the mistake of not soaking properly first - ended up with a nice swirly scratch just above one of the passenger doors - bloody birds!!

20th June 2007, 12:42	#8 (permalink)
Pingu Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 20th December 2006 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure on bird poo but does anyone know how to remove erm... bird goo... i hit one on the way to work and i now have a blood/poo/whatever else smear along my bonnet.

20th June 2007, 18:15	#9 (permalink)
-=Stella Artois=- Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 8th June 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 360 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Same practice. Just make sure that any dried remains are well soaked. If you can rinse it off with a hose pipe post soaking, all the better.

21st June 2007, 12:23	#10 (permalink)
The Doctor Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 31st August 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I use the Supagard Bird Lime Remover that came with the car & I have to say that it works pretty well - it rehydrates the droppings making them easier to remove. However, my own personal quick tip is to very gently use a soaked bit of kitchen roll (warm water) first thing in the morning - it usually comes off easily. I tend to use the Supagard stuff if the droppings look particularly corrosive & I daren't leave it until the morning. Watch out because it will be blackberry season soon - very acidic, bright purple droppings! Turtle Wax tar & bug remover spray is excellent for tree sap. (see another thread on the subject).

13th July 2007, 20:00	#11 (permalink)
john07 Valve Cap Join Date: 4th March 2007 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I use Fenwicks Caravan Cleaner - its the dogs doodaas for such jobs, it'll shift just about anything, and it gets all the crap off alloy wheels in a jiffy! I also use thier Bobby Dazzler to rinse car off after washing with FCC, slosh it on and leave it - no marks!! good-luck, john07

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,887 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	Buy a airgun shoot em

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	Birds eat grit to aid their digestion and this passes through them and into what ends up on your car. Make sure you thoroughly soak the offending spot and rinse off, rather than rubbing off. I usually leave a wet tissue on the spot for several minutes whilst I carry on cleaning elsewhere on the car; then rinse off and leather. Smaller spots can be wiped off with a wet tissue after a soak but never try to rub the spot away if it still feels stuck to the paint. Bird spots are very acidic and will etch into the paintwork if not removed promptly.

14th July 2007, 13:14	#15 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Ooh, got a bonnet full of them, from Scottish Seagulls as well.

14th July 2007, 13:21	#16 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	I should think the rain will help wash it away........be grateful elephants can't fly!

15th July 2007, 15:49	#17 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,303 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	It's always a good idea to keep a packet of 'baby wipes' in the Space Ship. It helps get rid of the BP quite efficiently. ......and if you're unfortunate enough to own a oil burning Space Ship you can use those wipes for getting your hands clean after you've filled up! *"I'm a great lover - I'll bet!"* Charles H.

22nd July 2007, 21:50	#18 (permalink)
Chubbles Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd July 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	For the more stubborn stuff try megs quick detailer and clay bar. Its designed to remove all sorts such as tree sap, tar etc and does the trick nicely on bird dropping residue

23rd July 2007, 00:11	#19 (permalink)
Korkut Varol Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 31st October 2006 Location: Ankara, Turkey Posts: 466 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just had one BP, and not more than 4 hours after washing the car I noticed it on my right door top. Immediately rinsed it, but the bird must have dropped a good concentrate of acid... The paintjob had wrinkles and though I rubbed with a scratch remover paste, I now have a trace that is noticed when viewed at an angle... Need not stay overnight to make more than enough damage, so wipe it off as soon as you can...