Removing bugs and bird poo?
Discussion
Jut after a bit of advice! After a quick wash, I often find a few persistent bugs and maybe the last 10% of a bird strike, what's the best way of removing these without too much damage to the lacquer? I'm a bit wary of just rubbing harder and harder with a sponge!
Sorry if this has already been asked, but a quick search didn't throw anything up from PH.
Sorry if this has already been asked, but a quick search didn't throw anything up from PH.
The best thing to do with bird poo is to remove it as soon as possible as it can badly etch the paint, but failing that using an APC and letting the area soak with a wet microfiber cloth to soften the poop/bug splatter then rub the area to remove, it's better for you to apply a little elbow grease than let dried bird poop etch the paint.
And stop using a sponge.
And stop using a sponge.
mike9009 said:
If on European jaunts, I find a pack of baby wipes is effective. For more stubborn bugs leave the wipe on the car for a couple of minutes and then remove.
Can be effective at home too.....
Yep, Mike is right with that one - I do that, although use Autoglym bird lime wipes. We live by the coast so Herring Gull poo strikes are a regular occurrence. Can be effective at home too.....
I have a strong mix of car shampoo and water in a spray bottle. I’ll soak a bit of big roll and stick it onto the poop zone and leave it for a few minutes then remove gently before a gentle wipe with a microfibre. If there’s a lot of dust fall out on the surface, then I’ll rinse with water rather than use a microfibre.
stogbandard said:
I have a strong mix of car shampoo and water in a spray bottle. I ll soak a bit of big roll and stick it onto the poop zone and leave it for a few minutes then remove gently before a gentle wipe with a microfibre. If there s a lot of dust fall out on the surface, then I ll rinse with water rather than use a microfibre.
I do much the same, but use plain water and all is good. The cars are ceramic coated though which may help. Good advice above.
Mainly though don't let it sit on the paint, soon as you spot one deal with it, family youngster learned the hard way long ago that my nagging was worth taking note of, permanent blotches on roof and bonnet of previously pristine black paint, they finally listened to my nagging about checking the engine oil too.
Mainly though don't let it sit on the paint, soon as you spot one deal with it, family youngster learned the hard way long ago that my nagging was worth taking note of, permanent blotches on roof and bonnet of previously pristine black paint, they finally listened to my nagging about checking the engine oil too.
Deal with bird poop quick if you can. If it's dried on, it can still etch as a lot depends on what the little flying delights have been eating. But if you have a protected car (wax/sealant/coating) you can usually soak the cr@p and it should gently lift/wipe away.
I tend to keep a bottle of Chemical Guys waterless car wash spray just for this. I wouldn't use it for washing a car but for lifting off bird bombs it's good and very slick so less likely to scratch.
I tend to keep a bottle of Chemical Guys waterless car wash spray just for this. I wouldn't use it for washing a car but for lifting off bird bombs it's good and very slick so less likely to scratch.
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