So...Have a client whos car gets parked in a basement and is prone to being targeted by birds. He doesn't want a car cover as a result of the scratching associated with those. The car has Essence topped with Powerlock topped with Natty's Red and nothing seems to be preventing or standing upto bird crap. Any ideas?
Bird Etching Prevention
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Eldorado2k
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Best thing is a coating perhaps topped with a sealant but even then both are only going to provide enough time for them to notice it and clean it.
Instruct them on how to do that. Keep a small 1-2oz spray bottle like the one for cleaning eyeglasses in the glove box with some paper towels or kleenex.
Instruct them on how to do that. Keep a small 1-2oz spray bottle like the one for cleaning eyeglasses in the glove box with some paper towels or kleenex.
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So there isn't something thats strong enough to prevent it completely? On my own car Collinite 915 seems to let nothing penetrate it, maybe Essence topped with WGDGPS and then 915 might help on his car, will try it.
Customer doesn't want any coating of any sort.
Customer doesn't want any coating of any sort.
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•Bird crap can, and will, etch
vehicles' paint---which is pretty
daggone tough, in and of itself!
•Customer doesn't want to use a
Coating, or an (Indoor?) Car Cover,
to provide, for the paint: first-line
protection from bird poop etchings.
•No Wax or Sealant is going to be
tougher than the vehicles' paint.
•The key here then, is:
-Getting the crap off ASAP.
•Sorry, but at this time...
-Your position dealing with this Client's
bird-excreta-problem appears to be:
"between a rock and a hard spot"
Bob
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Ceramic coating might be your best option. Glosscoat or cquartz. Or of course crystal serum light. Double coat the cars and use a spray sealant of choice. It's working for me so far. I have a triple coat of cquartz uk on my car and I've had bird crap bake on for a day in the hot summer sun on dark blue paint and no issues. Comes right off with a waterless wash mixture, no etchings.
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Repeat customer who brings the car in often for finishing polish, wax etc. I would have to coat it every few months lol as he won't leave it coated and not have anything done to it after. My demographic or customer base donot care for coatings to be honest.
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Sorry, but covering it is the best solution.
If he doesn't like car covers (I don't blame him), then maybe grab a couple of large blankets and drape them over - bonnet, roof, boot.
If he doesn't like car covers (I don't blame him), then maybe grab a couple of large blankets and drape them over - bonnet, roof, boot.
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I think the most important suggestion made by others here is instruct/educate the customer to gently clean it off as soon as he spots it. The customer is absolutely anal about his vehicle appearance which is good as he tries his best not to induce any swirling between detailing sessions.
Its not so much about the products as it is about keeping up on your protection and attacking the poop/bugs ASAP.
I use a couple coats of sealant once every 2 or 3 months, and use a spray wax after each and every one of my weekly washes.
Every time Im at work, restaurants, shopping, etc, I look at my car in the parking lot. If I see bugs on the bumper or some bird crap, I bust out the California Duster and LIGHTLY knock the dust off the surrounding affected area. Then I hit the spot with some waterless car wash, using plenty of product and gentle wiping in a non circular motion. It should come off easily if your keeping up on it. If its stuck on good, you probably waited too long or the sun baked it in quickly. Hopefully the coats of wax/sealant do their job.
If its stuck on good, dont force things. Instead, take it home and make sure to hand wash the car and clay the affected areas of build up if needed. DO NOT scrub hard on the spots in attempt to remove the bugs/poop. Doing so can cause unsightly swirls... Just use the clay bar.
I use a couple coats of sealant once every 2 or 3 months, and use a spray wax after each and every one of my weekly washes.
Every time Im at work, restaurants, shopping, etc, I look at my car in the parking lot. If I see bugs on the bumper or some bird crap, I bust out the California Duster and LIGHTLY knock the dust off the surrounding affected area. Then I hit the spot with some waterless car wash, using plenty of product and gentle wiping in a non circular motion. It should come off easily if your keeping up on it. If its stuck on good, you probably waited too long or the sun baked it in quickly. Hopefully the coats of wax/sealant do their job.
If its stuck on good, dont force things. Instead, take it home and make sure to hand wash the car and clay the affected areas of build up if needed. DO NOT scrub hard on the spots in attempt to remove the bugs/poop. Doing so can cause unsightly swirls... Just use the clay bar.
How long does he leave the bird droppings on the car? Does he take it off at night/daily? Or does he leave it on for days at a time? If he's parked in a basement, at least it's not getting baked on while parked.
RejeX states it prevents stains and adhesion of bird droppings along with insects and other offenders. I put Rejex on my car about a month and a half ago, but I sure haven't seen many bird droppings, if any, on the car since it was applied. It might be worth giving that a try.
On a lighter note, maybe he can move the bullseye to the vehicle next to him! ha
RejeX states it prevents stains and adhesion of bird droppings along with insects and other offenders. I put Rejex on my car about a month and a half ago, but I sure haven't seen many bird droppings, if any, on the car since it was applied. It might be worth giving that a try.
On a lighter note, maybe he can move the bullseye to the vehicle next to him! ha