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Dave Thornton
Original Poster
68 posts
18 months
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Whenever I see bird poo on my 911 (the neighbours' tree overhangs my drive) I wipe it off immediately. This happens 2 or 3 times a week. Imagine my shock last week to see (no exaggeration) about 200 red blobs over the front and rear of the car; I think the pigeons have been eating hawthorn berries. I have jet washed the car, however 2 or 3 have eaten into the lacquer  1. Aside from parking elsewhere or using a cover, what is the best method of preventing damage - just a good layer of wax all the time? 2. The bumper and drivers front wing are marked. Is this something that a detailer will be able to put right? Or is it more serious than that?
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JulesB
506 posts
28 months
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Hi Dave, sorry to hear that! I'd cut the tree down!
There isn't really a product which will completely stop the effects of bird lime on a cars paintwork, you are doing the right thing getting rid of it ASAP, there are some products out there which will slow down the effects but im yet to find a product which actually stops it outright. Wax is not the the best solution for this age old problem, I would suggest a liquid glass sealant, in my experience they are the best in the war on bird poo! A detailer certainly will be able to improve the affected areas, just depends how bad it is!
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Far Cough
402 posts
37 months
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Any form of wax or sealant will help but the acids will eat through them just as they do the paint given enough time. I fear your only full proof option is a car cover or a chain saw.
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7even
282 posts
62 months
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JulesB said: There isn't really a product which will completely stop the effects of bird lime on a cars paintwork, There is, but personally id rather live with the etchings.
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JulesB
506 posts
28 months
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7even said: There is, but personally id rather live with the etchings. After trialling products from all corners of the earth carrying various guarantees I am yet to find this product. Care to share?
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7even
282 posts
62 months
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That defendall type product, many names for it, but im sure you know the stuff im thinking about.
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kds keltec
1,176 posts
59 months
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JulesB said: After trialling products from all corners of the earth carrying various guarantees I am yet to find this product. Jules has someone been telling little white lies , the world is round you know . kelly
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JulesB
506 posts
28 months
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kds keltec said: Jules has someone been telling little white lies , the world is round you know .
kelly God dammit. Why did no one tell me sooner?
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Guam
15,476 posts
137 months
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JulesB said: Hi Dave, sorry to hear that! I'd cut the tree down!
There isn't really a product which will completely stop the effects of bird lime on a cars paintwork, you are doing the right thing getting rid of it ASAP, there are some products out there which will slow down the effects but im yet to find a product which actually stops it outright. Wax is not the the best solution for this age old problem, I would suggest a liquid glass sealant, in my experience they are the best in the war on bird poo! A detailer certainly will be able to improve the affected areas, just depends how bad it is! Paint protection film stops this from happening, although most plastics do scar, the newest generation film will heal itself from the scarring in 12 hours to 5 days depending on the bird and length of time it was on the film.
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Nedzilla
1,844 posts
43 months
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Use somekind of bird repellant/deterrant to keep the dirty f  kers away.
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