how to deal with bird droppings

[QueBert]

I park right under a tree that seems to be home to about 500 birds. Until the other day I had a car I was whatever about when it came to bird poop on it. I got a new car and want to keep it looking nice. I'm looking for something to combat this. A car cover would work but anything else out there? I saw one of those California Dusters at Autozone but the lady working there said they're not good for bird droppings. If I leave it parked there for 30 minutes during the day I'll have at least 10 new splatters of bird poop. Right now I'm just using a microfiber cloth to get them off. But it's only working so so, when I get up in the morning the poop from the night is already dried and a pain to get off, I don't want to scratch up the paint either.

 

[adlep]

I park right under a tree that seems to be home to about 500 birds. Until the other day I had a car I was whatever about when it came to bird poop on it. I got a new car and want to keep it looking nice. I'm in and out of it like 20 times a day and looking for something to combat this. A car cover would work but anything else out there? I saw one of those California Dusters at Autozone but the lady working there said they're not good for bird droppings. If I leave it parked there for 30 minutes during the day I'll have at least 10 new splatters of bird poop. Right now I'm just using a microfiber cloth to get them off.

I am sorry man...but LOL

 

[Mermaidman]

shotgun.

But if you absolutely must park under roosting birds, here's what I do on the rare occasions my car is pooped on:
1) Lightly scrape off the bulk of the bird dropping without touching the paint.
2) Cover the remainder with a thoroughly-wet wad of paper towel for a minute or so.
3) Wipe off.

Quite a hassle if your car is covered by a lot of crap though:

 

[randay]

1.park somewhere else.
2.release hawk in the area.
3.burn down tree.

 

[squirrel dog]

car cover

 

[QueBert]

1.park somewhere else.
2.release hawk in the area.
3.burn down tree.

I like #2, but I would imagine since they're big damn birds if I released a Hawk I'd have king sized shats taken on my car. Some of these small birds I'm seeing apparently can produce some impressive size loads. The thought of what a Hawk could do to my car scares me. #1 is good too, but the only other place I can park is under an even bigger tree, which I'd imagine would have a greater number of birds. Found these on another site LOLZ

I don't have a car nice as a Volvo C30 but this shit is true, once again MSPaint for teh wins.

 

[Rubycon]

Propane cannon!

http://silenceisdefeat.com/~lgtngst...non_Noisemaker/Propane_Cannon_Noisemaker.html

 

[y2kse]

The best recommendation I can provide is to park somewhere else. Tree sap isn't good for car paint. Of course, the sun isn't, either. The best protection is a garage.

Understanding that might not be possible:
1. Ensure that the car is always waxed or polished.
2. Use a good quality quick-detailing spray and a clean microfiber cloth to remove dropping.
3. Remove the droppings ASAP. They will burn the paint if left in place too long.

Personally, I use Zaino products.

 

[BassBomb]

clay bar

 

[CRXican]

park somewhere else

 

[jpeyton]

I spray some exterior quick detailer on there (Meguirs or any other brand will do). Let that soak in and soften up the bird poop. Then I use a 100% cotton terry towel to wipe it off. I might do a quick soap/water wash and rinse, and go over it again with the quick detailer.