Bird poo bad for mini paint

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I have just been told to keep an eye on my mini paintwork for bird poo. I was told that it will wreck the paint if I don't wash it off straight away or as soon as possible.

Can someone please put my mind at rest.

Thanks

Adam

[sherman]

Bird poo will attack your paintwork but it wont do it instantly.As long as your car has been waxed and you wash the car within a few days you will be fine.

[adsvx220]

Oh that's good then. I try to clean my cars weekly or atleast twice a month so I will be fine. Good good.

Adam

[MX-5 Lazza]

It's no better or worse than any car. All cars use water based paints now and all will be damaged by bird-poo. Keeping it well waxed should keep it safe.

[Hartge210]

MX-5 Lazza said:

It's no better or worse than any car. All cars use water based paints now and all will be damaged by bird-poo. Keeping it well waxed should keep it safe.

Agreed.

I keep some quick detailer & a microfibre cloth in the boot & try & remove the birdst as soon as possible

[gonzales]

Washed and waxed the mini before going away on holiday - 3 weeks later I come back and it has some bird poo on the offside rear quarter. The damn stuff had welded itself to the car and was a nightmare to get off. Lo and behold the paint underneath it is knackered. I think next time I go away I shall get a car cover. Grrr.