Birdsh!t

[bor]

I've polished and polished and polished, but this morning, I can still see the discolouration where the sh!t was. What the hell are those birds eating ?

From most angles the area looks perfect, but under strip lights at a certain angle I can clearly see it.

Any ideas ? I'm handing this car back at 1300hrs so not much time to do anything other than polish again.....

[morebeanz]

You probably need a stronger polish and/or some mechanised help like a PC polisher.

[CombeMarshal]

Oh, and when you do sort it make sure you wax regularily and you won't get the same problem again!

[bor]

Thanks guys,

it wasn't visible when I handed the car back, and I'll take your advice and try and put a thick coat of wax onto the new one.

Thanks very much,

BOR

[Frik]

Apparently (3rd hand info originally from a bloke that worked at DuPont), you shouldn't leave bird crap on your paint for any longer than 10 hours if you want to avoid discolouration.

[wildoliver]

Just so you all know.

Bird poop contains acids, these eat in to modern waterbased paints.

Therefore get it off fast!

[chats]

Seem to recall an RAC advert that said the same. If it's dry, wet a sponge, put it on it, go have a tea/coffee/beer and when you return it should wipe straight off. Works for me, we've got loads of pigeons and parakeets 'round here that like to leave their mark.

[MaxiMillion]

Shoot the buggers with an air rifle before the shit on your motor.

[rs666]

Yep, get a piece of kitchen towel, fold into a quarter, run it under tap and place over offending mark. Leave 15 mins and it will wipe off (gently)

Dried on stuff will need a Porter Cable to remove properly. Waxing is a good preventative measure.