And there you have our tips for easily removing bird poo from your car. The key is to ensure that you clean bird droppings as soon as possible to allow for easy removal and avoid potential damage to your paintwork. Shop our full car cleaning range on halfords.com to ensure your vehicle always looks sparkling clean. Also, try as much as you can to park your car under a cover. A garage or carport is ideal, but a good car cover will also keep your paint safe from a bird’s number two. Polishing your car is a great way to fade small scratches and imperfections. Find out how with our handy guide. data-src="https://cdn.media.amplience.net/i/washford/haluk-car-cleaning-spot1-step3-process-winter21-1382x867"

Autoglym Bird Dropping Wipes contain all the necessary ingredients to soften and remove even the most stubborn deposits in a convenient and easy to use impregnated wipe form. Bird poo is extremely acidic, ranging from a pH of 3.5 – 4.5. So, when left for long periods of time, bird poo can burn your vehicle’s paintwork and lead to an etching effect. Your car’s exterior surface can soften and expand during warmer temperatures and can result in it moulding to the shape of the bird dropping, leaving a dull mark and even a ripple effect. While there is no guaranteed way to stop a bird from doing its business all over your car, there are a couple of little tips to limit the chance they have.

WD-40: Apply a small amount of WD-40 directly to the sap and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, use a clean cloth to wipe away the sap. Afterwards, wash the area with soap and water to remove any residue.

Cooking Oil: Dab a cloth with a small amount of cooking oil (such as olive oil or vegetable oil) and gently rub it onto the sap. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the oil to break down the sap, and then wipe it away with a clean cloth. We’ve all been there. You’ve taken the time to thoroughly wash your car and get it looking showroom ready, then days or perhaps even hours later, you return to your vehicle to find a fresh bird dropping splattered across your paintwork. When you’re out driving out in nature, there’s no surefire way of deterring birds from pooing on your car. However, there are a few things that can help: div>