omygod711

I got some really tough bird dropping on my hood. with the heat it's stuck there really well. I tried with microfiber and car wash soap and scurbbing more than I should but still can't get them all off. Any suggestions? Thanks

nuke

securityguy

Bird poop is full of acid and that acid will eat away at the clear coat. If allowed to bake on it is very difficult to remove the etching left behind and may need a professional detailer to help correct the paint. For stubborn things that get on my paint, I use a Dobie pad from 3M. It does not scratch and is great for removing bugs from your front bumper when washing your car. Can typically find in the cleaning isle of most major grocery stores.

https://www.pharmapacks.com/products...iABEgKRYvD_BwE

securityguy

Try this...I cannot edit my posts yet and the upper link didn't go where I wanted it to:

bluntman72

Soak it with your favourite detailer spray and repeat as many times as you think is needed. Don't scrub it off. As parts of it become dislodged, gently wipe it away with a microfiber cloth. Repeat until it's gone.

Yotrek

How about Turtle Wax Bug and Tar cleaner.

Wander

This ^^^^. The current Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover is wax based and will do no harm to the finish. With a microfiber cloth and a bit of patience it should do the trick. Repeat as necessary.

Dizzyg12

Dizzyg12

Comfy

omygod711

I went to the store after work to get a bottle of the bug and tar cleaner. I let it soak for 5 min and nothing came off. It was getting dark, I will have to try again tomorrow.

omygod711

I tried this with my previous car, definitely left some light scratch marks,

omygod711

I wet a microfiber cloth and let it sit on top for 45 min in the morning, didn't do much, but maybe it was too thin, Will try to make it thick like you said if the turtle wax doesn't work.

securityguy

You may need to compound it out and polish the affected area.

securityguy

If it left very fine scratches, they are super easy to get out with a polish. Some colors show it more than others but I have been using this for 20+ years on all my cars when I stubborn "stuff" I need to get off. Fine scratches will be the least of your problems since they are easy to eliminate.

Wander

Yikes! It's really easy to take the paint off down to primer or bare metal if you don't know what you're doing. ( I demonstrated that to my own satisfaction many years ago... ). This is especially true if you use power tools.

Don't use anything more abrasive than "Scratch-X" or "Scratch Doctor" unless you want to follow up with a trip to a body shop for a repaint. Better to let the pros do the polishing if it's necessary.

Bird droppings are primarily a mix of uric acid and "processed" food material ( poop ). Unfortunately, the acidity of the uric acid may etch the clear coat over time. The solubility of uric acid in water can be enhanced by warming the water and raising the pH. Warm water with baking soda may do the trick to remove stubborn deposits. I wouldn't go any more aggressive than that chemically, and I would apply it as a hot compress. Don't scrub with baking soda grit. I know you want to, but be strong! Vinegar is usually an effective cleaner, but in this case it's going toward the wrong end of the pH scale.

The organic material in poop dissolves more readily in a hydrophobic medium such as wax or solvent. Hence the Turtle Wax product. A mild detergent will also work. Some guys like to use a mix of baking soda and dishwashing liquid.

You don't want anything to dry back onto the surface, so always clean in the shade and don't run away and leave it stewing.

But if the clear coat is etched and rough after all deposits have been removed one way or another, that's when it will be necessary to smooth the clear coat with polishing.

securityguy

Very true and I am only suggesting this if you know what you are doing and don't "over-do" it. I have done this many of time over too many years and, if someone doesn't feel comfortable, than take it to a professional detailer. As you and I both stated above, if the clear coat is etched, you don't have too many choices available to you.

samiam_68

Spray-soak with Windex. It will break the crap up. Wipe off with soft paper towel. Repeat 2-3 times until gone. Apply a dab of your favorite car polish if necessary.

Yotrek

Ammonia (Windex) – Many household products that you might be using to clean your vehicle's glass have ammonia in them, and ammonia is very harmful on cars.

omygod711

Looks like polishing compound with microfiber pad working the best so far. Didn't want to do this to the clear coat so soon but looks like it's the only way. The poop of all over the hood is going to be awhile for me to polishing them all out

russianDude

Wow, entire thread dedicated on how to remove bird ��. Wow, nothing else to discuss about 2019 rdx?

Wander

Windex "original formula" contains ammonia as the active ingredient. It is basic, so it will help dissolve uric acid, but it may also help dissolve the car's finish.

Windex "multi-surface" contains vinegar. This will, in fact, help break the organic "crap" up, but it won't help dissolve the uric acid. On the upside, it shouldn't harm the finish.