Remove bird droppings safely from your paint
Vogel droppings on your paint are not just an eyesore. They can also cause serious damage to the paint. Bird droppings can bite into the paint, resulting in permanent stains, and it can even cause corrosion. For this reason, it is important to remove the bird droppings from the paint as soon as possible in the right way.
How to best and safely remove bird droppings is further explained in this blog article.
Why is bird droppings so harmful?
Bird droppings contain a mixture of acids and waste products from the digestive system of birds. Especially the acids can be harmful to the paint of your car. When bird droppings dry, they become hard and can cause scratches on the paint when removed. Therefore, it is important to act both carefully and quickly.
The step-by-step plan for safely removing bird droppings
Step 1: remove the bird droppings as soon as possible
The first rule is to remove bird droppings as quickly as possible. The longer it stays on the paint, the greater the chance it will cause damage. Even if you don't have time for a thorough cleaning, it's better to wipe off the dirt as soon as possible with a damp cloth.
Step 2: gently loosen bird droppings
Never try to scrape or wipe dry bird droppings directly off the paint. This can cause scratches. It is better to soften and loosen the bird droppings first. You do this by using a wet microfiber cloth or place a piece of kitchen paper on the bird droppings. Let it soak for a few minutes. The moisture will soften the bird droppings, making it easier to remove without damaging the paint.
Step 3: wash with a good shampoo
The use of a high-quality shampoo is important to ensure that the bird droppings are thoroughly and safely removed.
Use a Microfiber Wash Glove and the place with a generous amount of water was provided with a quality shampoo
If desired, you can let this soak for a few minutes and then wash again with the Microfiber Wash Glove.
Step 4: rinse and dry
Rinse the treated area thoroughly with clean water to remove all soap residues and bird droppings. Then dry the spot with a Magnet Towel to prevent any water stains.
Ensure that no remnants are left behind that could still cause damage.
Step 5: apply paint protection
After cleaning, it is advisable to apply a high-quality paint protection. Ceramic Seal is a paint protection that offers 6 months of protection and thanks to the 81% SiO2 ensures the Ceramic Seal Before that, bird droppings adhere less well to the paint, which reduces the risk of damage.
Spray the panel with the Ceramic Seal and then wipe this out with a Microvezel Poetsdoek until the shine of the paint emerges.
What not to do:
- Do not use aggressive cleaning agents: prevent damage to the paint and risks of damage: do not use aggressive chemicals and abrasives;
- Do not scratch or scrape: avoid using hard objects to remove bird droppings. These objects can cause scratches on the paint;
- Do not rub dry: Remove bird droppings only when they are dry. Removing them without loosening can lead to scratches and paint damage.
Conclusion
Bird droppings on your car are annoying and can be harmful to the paint, but with the right approach, you can safely remove it without causing lasting damage.
By soaking the bird droppings well first, using a good shampoo, and then protecting the paint with a Ceramic Seal, you ensure that your paint looks like new again and remains protected against future contamination.
Forget to act quickly as soon as you notice bird droppings, because the longer it stays, the greater the chance of damage.
