- 8/18/2025
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The effect of bird droppings on paint
Bird droppings have a significant and destructive effect on paint if they are not removed immediately after falling on the car, as they contain strong acids that dissolve the transparent protective layer of the paint, then begin to affect the paint itself and cause many problems.
If your car's paint is constantly exposed to bird droppings, its components and composition will be affected, and its color will fade, crack, and deteriorate to the point that you will only be able to repair it by repainting the damaged area. Polishing and waxing will not work at this stage because the damage has become too extensive.
This is where car protection comes in. Motorgy, which offers used cars for sale in Kuwait, provides you with car protection in Kuwait from well-known and specialized companies. Book an appointment to have the protection installed and leave the rest to the specialized team.
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Steps for removing bird droppings from paint
The steps for removing bird droppings from your car are as follows:
Step 1
If the bird droppings are fresh and have not yet dried, you can quickly remove them with tissues or a clean cloth before they start to affect the paintwork when they dry, as once they dry, they begin to damage the paintwork.
Step 2
Do not remove the droppings when they are dry, as removing them will cause more damage than they originally caused. You must moisten them before removing them so as not to cause problems in the affected area.
Step 3
Now you need to wet the dry droppings with hot water or a special bird droppings or car cleaning soap, and make sure to spray the area with plenty of water or soap to ensure that the dirt is completely submerged in the liquid for effective removal.
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Step 4
Leave the dirt after spraying it with water or soap for 30 seconds to a minute or more, depending on the need and size of the dirty area, and try to spray more liquid from time to time to ensure that it does not dry out, especially on hot days when the car body is very hot.
Step 5
Now that you have made sure that the dirt is sufficiently wet, take a cloth, preferably one made of microfiber, and begin to gently remove the dirt. Try not to wipe or rub it too hard so as not to scratch the paint, as it sometimes contains hard particles and you must be careful. Make sure to remove it each time with a clean side of the towel, not a dirty one, by folding it into several layers so that you use the clean part.
Step 6
If you see some residue stuck to the paint that has not been wiped off, repeat the moistening process again with water or a special cleaning fluid until it becomes soft and ready for removal, and repeat the cleaning process until the area is completely free of dirt.
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Step 7
The last step is to clean the area where the dirt was after making sure that it has been completely removed. Here, you need to bring soap or a special cleaning liquid for the bodywork used in washing, then clean the area thoroughly until it returns to its normal clean state. Remember not to wipe areas that you have not sprayed, as this may cause scratches when rubbing dirt or dust on the paint.
