oh well stuff happens... rinse it off and drive on.
Under tree parking
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While I hate car covers because they are such a nuisance, this is the one exception when I would use one. And then I'd try to figure out a way to get rid of the tree or find a different place to park.
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Based on the splatter pattern that bird was in flight when that bomb was dropped. Tree is being falsely blamed here it seems. That said, I try not to park under a tree due to sap and residue that so often leaks off. It's much harder to remove.
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Unless there is no other option, I do not park any car under a tree. Besides sap from the tree, there is the issue of birds dropping unpleasant surprises on the car.
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Friend with a convertible would have traded with you on that problem. He had the top off and a big bird came along. Well, I think you can see where this is going without me drawing a picture? The words he used could have melted the paint off his car.
To answer the OP's question. I'm not sure. I never pay attention to the trees or the birds. If there is bird crap, I go to the gas station and wipe it off with the squeegee and windshield fluid and then take it to the car wash. BTDT.
To answer the OP's question. I'm not sure. I never pay attention to the trees or the birds. If there is bird crap, I go to the gas station and wipe it off with the squeegee and windshield fluid and then take it to the car wash. BTDT.
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Friend with a convertible would have traded with you on that problem. He had the top off and a big bird came along. Well, I think you can see where this is going without me drawing a picture? The words he used could have melted the paint off his car.
To answer the OP's question. I'm not sure. I never pay attention to the trees or the birds. If there is bird crap, I go to the gas station and wipe it off with the squeegee and windshield fluid and then take it to the car wash. BTDT.
To answer the OP's question. I'm not sure. I never pay attention to the trees or the birds. If there is bird crap, I go to the gas station and wipe it off with the squeegee and windshield fluid and then take it to the car wash. BTDT.
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Years ago, with my C5, I pulled into the parking lot at work and slid into a space under a tree. Then I thought about the OP's picture, got back in the car, and moved to an uncovered space.
When I left work to go home, I found a large splat of industrial strength bird manure, containing straw, etc. on the rear hatch edge on my Leman's blue 2004 C5.
Arghh!!
4 minute drive home later, I cleaned it off.
Even though the clear coat seemed smooth and intact, I could see where the splat had been.
Only noticeable if you looked at the right angle, but ....
When I left work to go home, I found a large splat of industrial strength bird manure, containing straw, etc. on the rear hatch edge on my Leman's blue 2004 C5.
Arghh!!
4 minute drive home later, I cleaned it off.
Even though the clear coat seemed smooth and intact, I could see where the splat had been.
Only noticeable if you looked at the right angle, but ....
