Walking out to find bird droppings on your car is always an unfortunate feeling, but be cautious about your process before you rush to remove them.
Yes, bird droppings need to be removed in a timely manner, but simply wiping them away with whatever is at your disposal is not always the best idea. The droppings can often have abrasive bits leftover from the birds and cause marring, or light scratches, in your paint if not removed properly.
I see it all the time, people notice droppings on their car and run to the kitchen to grab a wet paper towel and proceed to wipe back and forth across the paint with the droppings. Is it technically removing the droppings? Yes, but it is also inflicting damage to your paint.
A good habit to start practicing is keeping a quality microfiber towel and a small bottle of waterless-wash in your vehicle at all times, just in case. The plusher the microfiber, the better as it will allow the droppings to have a cushion instead rubbing against the paint while removing. Many automotive stores now carry small spray bottles of waterless-wash for purchase. These products allow for the most lubrication when cleaning, even more than a typical spray detailer.
The first step in removing the droppings is to soak them in the waterless-wash. This will help emulsify and loosen the droppings. Then you want to fold your microfiber towel into four squares, giving you eight sides when flipped! Take the microfiber and gently scoop the dropping in one passing motion, then flip to a new side and repeat the process until the dropping is removed. Keep spraying waterless-wash as needed for lubrication. If you have an extra side left on your microfiber, then lightly buff for a streak-free finish.
A great waterless-wash that is easily available from most automotive stores is Meguiar’s Waterless Wash & Wax since it also leaves some protection behind!
For quality microfiber towels, I recommend either The Rag Company or AutoFiber. I personally use towels from both companies!
cody boss
boss auto detailing
nashville, tn