Matt_330CI Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 I doubt rain water on a spotlessly clean car would have done much if anything, but not worth the risk really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330ci_si Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 So just so I have this right You had bird poo, You scrubbed it off You then polished it causing swirls. You own a machine polisher? Did you use this when you polished it, or did you polish it by hand? There's only one thing for bird s**t IMO, hot soapy water, soak and GENTLY remove it. There's all sorts of abbrassives and acids in it. I once had some on my window on a previous car. I didnt want to wash a clean patch so I left it during the week until I could wash the whole car. However, I had to open the window to get in the car (garaged, small door opening space, curved pillarless windows/doors) However, after a few days of opening and closing the window with bird s**t on it the s**t actually etched a huge scratch in the glass! Basically yes, I did mess up, I think it looked a lot worse than it was, it's all well now, lesson learned and all that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330ci_si Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Say what Bubba ? To the OP, you sure it was only on the car that day ? Sounds like it was there a bit longer than that It was only a day without a doubt, as I park my van right next to the BM, and have a quick look round every day, it was a scorcher so it was well baked on there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 It was only a day without a doubt, as I park my van right next to the BM, and have a quick look round every day, it was a scorcher so it was well baked on there! Ah righty, yeah if the Sun baked it dry it would be a bitch to shift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I found the safest way of removing it is hot water, hot enough but whereby you can still put your hand in. I usually fill the kettle and half boil it. Pour it over the affected area then start to slowly wipe off with toilet tissue and repeat as required to get any residue of s**t off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_330CI Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I wouldnt put any kind of paper on my paint wet or dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analbeard Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I doubt rain water on a spotlessly clean car would have done much if anything, but not worth the risk really. It's very rare that rain doesn't have dust or dirt in it too, rain is hardly ever just pure water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_330CI Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I dont doubt that. But where does the water come from that I hose my car down with when washing it? I doubt tap water is perfectly clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I wouldnt put any kind of paper on my paint wet or dry. Not even bog roll ? If it's good enough for your crease, it's good enough for the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_330CI Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 If I scratch my arse it wont take me a day to polish out lol. Things that touch my paint Microfibre cloth & noodle mit DA polishing pads Clay Megs applicators Nothing else I can think of. I dont even like people touching it with their fingers lol. Yes, I have a problem, but it's my problem, and I like my problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Nothing wrong with bog roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finny Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 i soak a few sheets of kitchen roll, break bits off and leave on the bird poo for 5 minutes then just wipe off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_330CI Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 i soak a few sheets of kitchen roll, break bits off and leave on the bird poo for 5 minutes then just wipe off. I'd do that. Hot water with a bit of shampoo, soak a sheet, "stick" it on the body over the crap, leave to heat/soak, peel it off and then wash the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrimja Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Am I the only one who just washes off bird poo in my normal cleaning routine? Pressure washer usually takes it off, the snowfoam taking off any of the last bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_330CI Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Depends when the bird poos on it. I'm not washing my whole car when I'm at the girlfriends or if it's pissing down with rain or it's a work day when I dont get home till 8-8.30pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrimja Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Depends when the bird poos on it. I'm not washing my whole car when I'm at the girlfriends or if it's pissing down with rain or it's a work day when I dont get home till 8-8.30pm True. But then I don't tend to wash it off STRAIGHT away. I've never had a problem with it on the BM. Did once leave bird poo on for 4 months on my old car, that left a mark Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frobius Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Word. If I've just washed it and it gets shat on, I'll prob use some Supagard bird lime neutraliser and AG quick detailed to get it off. If the car is minging, I'll soak the crusty bit with hot water until the worst of it falls off, bit more Supagard then leave it till I next wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H1JJY Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Or there is awalys another opption. If a bird s**ts on your car just domnt go out with her again mit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frobius Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*-jester-* Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 ^^ LOL Here's a tip for future stubborn poos... get a soaking wet rag or sponge (warm water works quicker) and leave it scrunched up on top of the offending poo for a good 10-15 mins, the water will soak into the poo making it easier to wipe away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Wet tea bag, sounds strange but works everytime, just leave for 5 mins rinse and wipe, job done, plus cup of tea after WIN WIN lol mit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wash Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Wet tea bag, sounds strange but works everytime, just leave for 5 mins rinse and wipe, job done, plus cup of tea after WIN WIN lol You use the same tea bag that you left sitting on bird s**t for 5 mins in your tea? o_o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 You use the same tea bag that you left sitting on bird s**t for 5 mins in your tea? o_o HAHA nope, make tea first then use tea bag LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Power Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I agree with jester 1) Soak an old chamois or jay cloth in some very hot, very soapy water 2) Place it over the bird shiz and leave to soften the dirt for a good while. 3) Peel cloth off bodywork (carefull not to rub it on the paint) 4) Try hosing it off, or pat the area gently with you wash mitt. Also works great for bug splatter and is a trick a lot of bikers use to keep their helmets clean, ahem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zim Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Hot water and a soaking works for me too in most cases, I also have a pack of baby wipes in the car for emergencies, il use them whilst out and about if i notice a fresh one,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
