The idea was to use something that added more lubrication than just water but yeah just water.
The big picture is to wet the dried bird dropping to re-liquefy it to make it safer to remove and avoid any scratching of the paint.
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That answer helps out a lot.
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Hi Mike,
Can you comment on this method to remove type I bird poop etching?
https://youtu.be/guk5m6lcGRc
Since the main problem with regard to paint etching is the acid, I suspect it would be far better to treat the area with a strong solution of baking soda to neutralize the acid. I'm not sure that detailing spray can neutralize acid, only dilute it.
It's too bad that there still isn't a car care product that can stand up to bird droppings. I've tried several products that withered against this challenge.
A few days ago, I was on the ferry crossing the James River on my way to Williamsburg when the sea gulls riding the wind currents let my poor Ranger have it. I was out there within a couple minutes wiping my hood down (didn't know about the potential for scratching) and I could see where the paint had begun to etch. That stuff ate right through four layers of Collinite 476S.
Life just ain't fair.
Looks like it worked and after doing the Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion they appeared to stay around 160 degrees.
I have a section on destructive paint polishing in my how-to book on page 74
The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine
http://www.marine31online.com/galler...300_2_book.jpg
And the maximum safe range stated in the book is 160 to 180. Of course lower is ALWAYS better then higher temps.
One thing for sure... when using a real Heat Gun on paint, (not a hair dryer), if you make a mistake and melt or morph the paint then you're looking at a new paint job.
Use this method at your own risk.
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I have a neighbor, a older lady, who uses window cleaner and a nylon bristled brush to remove bird droppings from her vehicles.
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Safely remove pine sap ??
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