Best protection against bird sh@t??....

ph001 · Post by **ph001** » Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:30 pm

Trouble with bird s**t is that not only is it acidic, its also quite abrasive. Have to be very careful smearing across your paintwork with a wipe.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:47 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 12:53 pm
adam04 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 12:47 pm One of these in the passenger seat?

Yup, well known to be outstanding in his field

Al N · Post by **Al N** » Tue Jul 23, 2019 10:54 pm

ph001 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:30 pm Trouble with bird s**t is that not only is it acidic, its also quite abrasive. Have to be very careful smearing across your paintwork with a wipe.

It's very abrasive. Almost sandy!!I'm quite anal with my cars, but I don't want to be cutting back the top coat everytime I get bird shite on my car. Thankfully it's in the garage when I'm not using it.

Ewazix · Post by **Ewazix** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:01 am

OK so trying to get to grips with the science of how poo degrades paintwork I found an interesting article which goes deep, deep in to the chemistry of bird poo. Again the conclusion is that few if any products offer meaningful resistance and early removal AND NEUTRALISATION of the acidic content with an alkali is a must before applying any kind of detailer or sealant. Otherwise you seal in the acidic enzymes that attack the paintwork that give us that crazed spot.

The most practical suggestion they offer seems to be to neutralise and wash with an alkaline rinse of water and baking soda ASAP, also a solution Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and distilled water to draw out the surface contamination, THEN seal with detailer or wax. Off to the chemist then

http://togwt1980.blogspot.com/2013/10/b ... aging.html

bz4kev · Post by **bz4kev** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:38 pm

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Nharris89 · Post by **Nharris89** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:21 pm

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:00 pm

Ewazix wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:39 am Fighting losing battle, according to the science prevention and quick removal are it. Interesting reading for all the facts about bird poo and types of damage (paintwork geeks only)
https://www.automotivequalitysolutions. ... t-etching/

Good read.

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