jtc55

just wondering if you can give me the best way to clean bird sh$t off your car. yesterday, after work, when i got to my car, there was bird sh$t all over. guess these freakin' birds like black mercedes.

jtc55

sorry but i'm a noobie-- does any know why every i post, there's an EDIT tag next to the QUOTE tag. please let me know how to get rid of it. thanks for the info

Kar don

its supposed to be like that so you can edit your prior post. Anyways safest way is to wash the car. Check the detailing forum on proper car wash techniques.

jtc55

AlBoston, i washed my car but in some spots not all of it came off. it looks like it blended into the clear coat. any safe ways of removing it? thanks in advance.

Marktini

Wash it again, if the spots are still there use a cleaner, then a polish, then a good wax.

jtc55

thanks marktini, i'll try it out.

cntlaw

sorry not meant to be offensive,
just my personal feeling :p

E55AMG99

Use clay and lube before trying anything harsh like cleaners and polish. You'll be surprised at how much better the paint looks after cleaning with clay.

BTW, if you clay and WAX often, you will almost never need to polish.

Narcissus

Like E55 said , use a clay bar and a lot of Meguiar's quick detailer or water/soap to lubricate the paint. make sure you remove this asap to prevent etching the paint.

Now always carry your Quick detailer and a microfibre cloth in your trunk, remove bird droppings asap, the acid in their **** will burn the paint.

jtc55

e55amg and narcissus, thanks for the info.

Kar don

you can also try vinegar on a soft cloth to try and remove the spots after you wash.

Narcissus

Isn't that like using acid to clean acid? I wouldn't want vinegar touching my paint.. can you confirm that this is safe? I'm too lazy to go on autopia

thx

fast_benz

Thats messed up

E55AMG99

Most environmental fallout on the paint leaves minerals behind when it dries. Most of these minerals are calcaceous and therefore alkaline. White vinegar and water will react with it and loosen it from the paint. Water spots are the best example of this process. Just like the white scum on a showhead.


HTH