Bird shit stains

vadimo · 09-07-2020, 04:40 PM

so a flock of wicked birds decided to shit the fuck out of my car and after car wash roof stains remain.

anyone had similar issue and been able to buff it out?

f30paul · 09-07-2020, 05:20 PM

Ha!

Had the same issue a while back, made it worse by scratching the paintwork when removing the stuff.

Paid a guy £60 to machine polish it out. Looked so straightforward I bought my own DA polisher, some light cutting polish and some pads. Just a light machine polish is all that's needed for bird stains, especially if they haven't been there for long...

ad428i · 09-07-2020, 06:15 PM

omg i hate it when that happens! someone nearby mine shat on my car with their sh*t truck whcih "..had the backup cameras theres no way I hit your car bro"...

then my other neighbor came to rub the dust on the scratch from the sh*t truck.. because his car is 40 years old and he doesnt care about paint.

muniz_ri · 09-07-2020, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vadimo

so a flock of wicked birds decided to shit the fuck out of my car and after car wash roof stains remain.

anyone had similar issue and been able to buff it out?

I use Meguiar's Scratch-X for that. It's worked well for me: https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Scra...9520901&sr=8-1

Soul_Glo · 09-08-2020, 12:43 AM

Yes it can happen to black paint. Go for the least abrasive most effective method first.

The key is preparation to save yourself even more work. Milk! Detailing spray. Polishing compound.

https://www.carbibles.com/remove-bir...stains-on-car/

Megs scratch X or Chemical Guys VSS
DA polish for best results and it you cannot remove it by hand then a DA polish is a must.

Lastly a decent wax could save you all of this trouble! So protect your paint once it's all done.

ArthurKing · 09-08-2020, 01:25 AM

Yeah once the stain has been burned in a little, you are looking a polishing method to get it out.

You might be able to get away with some Halfords bought polish and a foam pad if its not too bad but I tend to just run the DA over mine and it comes up a treat after a couple of passes.

SkyJawa · 09-08-2020, 03:14 AM

http://www.autoglymprofessional.com/...ts/reflow.html

Soul_Glo · 09-08-2020, 04:29 AM

^ I haven't tried this but it looks good. Might be worth reading the reviews.

g9icy · 09-08-2020, 04:30 AM

Yeah I had a friend wet sand and polish a massive etching on my bonnet out. Thankfully you'd never know it was there now.

Whenever I see my car with bird crap on it I run out with detailing spray and get it off straight away!

Skyhigh · 09-08-2020, 04:31 AM

Rule number one - bird shit should be removed IMMEDIATELY! That means - the minute you see it, not in one hour, not in one day! Don't wait for a car wash - you should have the necessary "tools" in your trunk!

Trust me - I learned it the hard way.

Once it burns the clearcoat - you can only improve or fix it through polishing. But if the clearcoat already cracked - there isn't much you can do. Polishing will improve it a little bit, but it will remain visible... I have that, unfortunately.

P.s. never heard of the AutoGlym product above.... I wonder if it really works and if there are no risks involved.

Londoner · 09-08-2020, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyhigh

Rule number one - bird shit should be removed IMMEDIATELY! That means - the minute you see it, not in one hour, not in one day! Don't wait for a car wash - you should have the necessary "tools" in your trunk!

Trust me - I learned it the hard way.

This is so true!

SantaEugence · 09-08-2020, 12:45 PM

I carry this in the boot along with kitchen roll and plastic rubbish bags, brilliant stuff poo just wipes right off

https://www.poorboysworld.co.uk/shop...d-sht-remover/

Skyhigh · 09-08-2020, 01:11 PM

In reality any Quick Detailer does the job. I always have one in the boot.
Or water as a fallback. Just put some soaked wet soft papers on it, wait a few seconds and remove. NO RUBBING! If it does not come off - soak some more. Never rub!

Bill10 · 09-08-2020, 01:20 PM

I use baby wipes. Just hold it over the muck till it softens it. Then wipe it off and rinse with water.

Kal101 · 09-08-2020, 04:21 PM

I’m assuming here that we’re talking about the feathered variety and not an ex girl friend .

I’ve found the meguairs scratch x to be the product of choice for removing pigeon shit stains

Sometimes it pays to leave a couple of days between applications, I assume the sun helps in between applications.

Had plenty of experience as my neighbour insists on feeding the flying feral shit bags.

KRS_SN · 09-08-2020, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal101

I'm assuming here that we're talking about the feathered variety and not an ex girl friend .

I've found the meguairs scratch x to be the product of choice for removing pigeon shit stains

Sometimes it pays to leave a couple of days between applications, I assume the sun helps in between applications.

Had plenty of experience as my neighbour insists on feeding the flying feral shit bags.

ha.. Amber heard.

winther1 · 09-09-2020, 06:56 AM

I always keep a pack of these in my car. If I run out I have wet wipes (but unlike autoglym they leave streaks)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Soul_Glo · 09-09-2020, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winther1

I always keep a pack of these in my car. If I run out I have wet wipes (but unlike autoglym they leave streaks)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...UTF8&psc=1

+1 box in driver door pocket or boot.

Hooded · 09-09-2020, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Soul_Glo

Lastly a decent wax could save you all of this trouble! So protect your paint once it's all done.

Agree, touch wood, I’ve never had any permanent stains on a car from bird shit, but my cars usually got a wax coating on it.

ZedsRedBaby · 09-09-2020, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Soul_Glo

+1 box in driver door pocket or boot.

+ another 1. I always keep a pack in the boot. Probably saved me a lot of effort over the years.

Skyhigh · 09-09-2020, 02:43 PM

And.... as mentioned - wax or other type of
protection! Neither protects fully (except PPF), but they (the quality products that is) buy some time.

MJD1 · 09-12-2020, 03:49 AM

These marks are usually pretty easy to remove. Machine polishing is not usually required.

It is heat that removes the marks. A lot of heat is generated by machine polishing hence why people believe it is the only way.

Point a heat gun, or safer a hairdryer set to hot, at the mark for a few minutes and it'll disappear right in front of your eyes.

I didn't believe this would work when i first heard it. But it does!

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f30paul Private First Class 52 Rep 173 Posts Drives: F30 330e Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: York iTrader: (0)	Ha! Had the same issue a while back, made it worse by scratching the paintwork when removing the stuff. Paid a guy £60 to machine polish it out. Looked so straightforward I bought my own DA polisher, some light cutting polish and some pads. Just a light machine polish is all that's needed for bird stains, especially if they haven't been there for long... __________________ ___________ F30 330e SE 2017 Previously Audi A3 S Line Cab, F30 320d Luxury, E90 318d SE
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ad428i big bad beach boss 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2015 bmw 428i Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Ca iTrader: (0)	omg i hate it when that happens! someone nearby mine shat on my car with their sht truck whcih "..had the backup cameras theres no way I hit your car bro"... then my other neighbor came to rub the dust on the scratch from the sht truck.. because his car is 40 years old and he doesnt care about paint.
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Soul_Glo Major General 13347 Rep 7,484 Posts Drives: G20 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Manhattan, NYC iTrader: (1)	Yes it can happen to black paint. Go for the least abrasive most effective method first. The key is preparation to save yourself even more work. Milk! Detailing spray. Polishing compound. https://www.carbibles.com/remove-bir...stains-on-car/ Megs scratch X or Chemical Guys VSS DA polish for best results and it you cannot remove it by hand then a DA polish is a must. Lastly a decent wax could save you all of this trouble! So protect your paint once it's all done.
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ArthurKing First Lieutenant 93 Rep 306 Posts Drives: BMW 330D F30 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yeah once the stain has been burned in a little, you are looking a polishing method to get it out. You might be able to get away with some Halfords bought polish and a foam pad if its not too bad but I tend to just run the DA over mine and it comes up a treat after a couple of passes.
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g9icy Captain 341 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe MSport Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Yeah I had a friend wet sand and polish a massive etching on my bonnet out. Thankfully you'd never know it was there now. Whenever I see my car with bird crap on it I run out with detailing spray and get it off straight away!
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1890 Rep 3,876 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Rule number one - bird shit should be removed IMMEDIATELY! That means - the minute you see it, not in one hour, not in one day! Don't wait for a car wash - you should have the necessary "tools" in your trunk! Trust me - I learned it the hard way. Once it burns the clearcoat - you can only improve or fix it through polishing. But if the clearcoat already cracked - there isn't much you can do. Polishing will improve it a little bit, but it will remain visible... I have that, unfortunately. P.s. never heard of the AutoGlym product above.... I wonder if it really works and if there are no risks involved. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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SantaEugence Major 475 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: F30 330d xDrive Auto Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I carry this in the boot along with kitchen roll and plastic rubbish bags, brilliant stuff poo just wipes right off https://www.poorboysworld.co.uk/shop...d-sht-remover/
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1890 Rep 3,876 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	In reality any Quick Detailer does the job. I always have one in the boot. Or water as a fallback. Just put some soaked wet soft papers on it, wait a few seconds and remove. NO RUBBING! If it does not come off - soak some more. Never rub! __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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Bill10 Private 26 Rep 71 Posts Drives: G01 X3 xDrive20d M-Sport 2021 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I use baby wipes. Just hold it over the muck till it softens it. Then wipe it off and rinse with water.
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1890 Rep 3,876 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	And.... as mentioned - wax or other type of protection! Neither protects fully (except PPF), but they (the quality products that is) buy some time. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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MJD1 New Member 18 Rep 20 Posts Drives: F30 330D Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	These marks are usually pretty easy to remove. Machine polishing is not usually required. It is heat that removes the marks. A lot of heat is generated by machine polishing hence why people believe it is the only way. Point a heat gun, or safer a hairdryer set to hot, at the mark for a few minutes and it'll disappear right in front of your eyes. I didn't believe this would work when i first heard it. But it does!
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