Removing bugs and bird poo?

[Dean4200GT]

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.

[FlyVintage]

A quick go with a jet wash works best for me. We have a persistent birdpoo problem emanating from trees close to our property. Trying to remove with sponges etc will just push the grit into the paint.

[Belle427]

Bug removers sprays are quite good but warm water is key, soak a microfiber in your shampoo solution and place it on the area for a minute or two.

[Wills2]

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.

[cliffords]

Cut an orange in half and use it to remove bugs it really works .
Don't accidentally leave it for your son to find and eat afterwards.

[Dean4200GT]

cliffords said:

Cut an orange in half and use it to remove bugs it really works .
Don't accidentally leave it for your son to find and eat afterwards.

Will try this, and the hot water + microfibre one! Thanks folks!

Now imagining Nigella Lawson saying "mee-cro-fee-bray"...

[mike9009]

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.....