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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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It's my 4th day with a vert....parked under a tree so I wouldn't roast the interior today. At the last minute I decided to put the top up. When I came out an hour later, there was bird s*%t all over the car.

Man, was that a close call. I rewashed it immediately (it was only washed 2 days ago). I guess the sun damage isn't so bad after all...the alternative is worse!
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Either bird sh*t or tree sap...trees are a definite
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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Arent you glad elephants dont fly!!.
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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Wow..................................CLO SE Callllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainMike
Either bird sh*t or tree sap...trees are a definite
I suppose you're right; I was worried about the sun damage. I guess I need a shade providing building to park next to.
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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Birds and Vettes are natural enemys.....
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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Either bird sh*t or tree sap...trees are a definite
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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Vette owners always check out the spot prior to parking, never know what is lurking in the shadows, or in your case, the trees!

Little lessions you learn as you grow to appreciate your vette.

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Originally Posted by lager99
I wouldn't worry about the sun.
especially right after a car wash.....the color blings on my magnetic Red!
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Just when you think you're doing the right thing . . . . . .
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If you think sun or bird sh$$ is bad, how about sea gulls trying to open clams and mussels by dropping them on the hood and roof of your C6. Seems the little bastards have no respect for nice cars!!
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Originally Posted by c6vette
If you think sun or bird sh$$ is bad, how about sea gulls trying to open clams and mussels by dropping them on the hood and roof of your C6. Seems the little bastards have no respect for nice cars!!
Yeh, and when they drop them on the highway, the broken shells are hell on tires......
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Arent you glad elephants dont fly!!.
Isn't that the truth!!!
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