Bird crap and dead flies

ECBMW · 06-12-2008, 04:52 AM

When i go on a long journey, especially on the motorway, as you know you have a lot of bird crap stuck to your screen or car.

I was told there is some sort of application that you can apply to the car before your journey which doesnt let bird crap/ dead flies easily stick to your windscreen or car and makes it esier to remove without damaging the paint work - does anyone know about this or have recommendations?

thanks

330cdsport · 06-12-2008, 06:48 AM

I would defo use it!
Hate birds with a passion (the feathered type only)

xenon · 06-12-2008, 07:06 AM

Do you mean Supaguard?

3_toed_tree_sloth · 06-12-2008, 07:28 AM

I use this because it won an autoexpress test a couple of years back. It really works and is top stuff

Turtle Wax Platinum Series Tar, Tree Sap & Insect Remover

However check this link out for the latest write - up http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product..._removers.html

Carrera RSR · 06-12-2008, 10:34 AM

I use RainX on the screen reapplied every month or two. Great for rain but definately helps stop crap sticking to the screen. I also use RainX additive for the washer fliud as well. I also add to the lights and number plate. Regular coating of Autoglym Gloss Protection helps with the paint.

ECBMW · 06-12-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by carrerarsr

I use RainX on the screen reapplied every month or two. Great for rain but definately helps stop crap sticking to the screen. I also use RainX additive for the washer fliud as well. I also add to the lights and number plate. Regular coating of Autoglym Gloss Protection helps with the paint.

I heard about that too but i was told RainX isnt very good for front windscreens as they leave grease "spots" or mess up the wipers. I was told at one stage RainX had to "supply" customers (that complained) a free application that would remove RainX from any screen in order to remove the grease affect it left???? Not sure how true this is though....

Finnie · 06-12-2008, 01:27 PM

A good polish and a good coat of sealant or Glaze with a wax on top does the job just fine.

As an examle just after I got the car the bonnet got the full treatment of above but a family emergency meant I didn't have time to do the front bumper. ( i was trying new last stage products thst why the bonnet got all the layers and the rest didn't) By the time I got backfrom my 60 mile journey the bumper was a graveyard but the bonnet was spotless. Now I know the bumper is vertical and the bonnet horizontal but the difference was massive, no bug streaks nothing!

ECBMW · 06-12-2008, 02:03 PM

What sealant and glaze did you use?

the_oracle · 06-12-2008, 02:50 PM

later BMW's have self healing paint. With bird crap, the paintwork is usualy stained, get a cup of near boiling water, poor it over the stained laquer and then watch it disappear, I didnt believe it, until one of the Valetors at a BMW dealership showed me.

Carrera RSR · 06-12-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by the_oracle

later BMW's have self healing paint. With bird crap, the paintwork is usualy stained, get a cup of near boiling water, poor it over the stained laquer and then watch it disappear, I didnt believe it, until one of the Valetors at a BMW dealership showed me.

Next you will be telling us BMW are using fabrics for bodywork

tmarshall57 · 06-12-2008, 05:41 PM

I was having the same problem with insects and mess on the windscreen and decided to do something about it. I bought the rain repellent and glass cleaner from Halfords (Halfords brand). Clean the screen with the screen cleaner and apply the rain/water repellent. Do the same on the headlamps. I did this about 3 weeks ago and have hardly used the wipers since. Flies will still stick but are much more easily removed. The glass cleaner is designed to remove the rain/water repellant and also ensure a perfectly clean screen before applying the rain repellent. I ended up doing all the glass and the headlamps and it was worthwhile.

Tony

TK - 421 · 06-13-2008, 02:43 AM

I use this stuff to get the bugs/tar/crap off

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washin.../prod_183.html

leave on for a few minutes and the bug remains literally dissolve in front of you eyes!

Then to keep a protective barrier on the paint, i use a couple of layers of this stuff

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/co.../prod_208.html

The easiest wax i have ever used, and stays on for ages!! Very good stuff, once on all you need is a quick rinse to clean of all the crap off you car. I even put this stuff on the light lenses/window trims inc rubber it really is amazing stuff.

Just my to pennys worth

06-12-2008, 04:52 AM	#1
ECBMW Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 222 Posts Drives: Metallic Grey M Sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	Bird crap and dead flies When i go on a long journey, especially on the motorway, as you know you have a lot of bird crap stuck to your screen or car. I was told there is some sort of application that you can apply to the car before your journey which doesnt let bird crap/ dead flies easily stick to your windscreen or car and makes it esier to remove without damaging the paint work - does anyone know about this or have recommendations? thanks
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3_toed_tree_sloth Private First Class 1 Rep 199 Posts Drives: ZiL-41047 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	I use this because it won an autoexpress test a couple of years back. It really works and is top stuff Turtle Wax Platinum Series Tar, Tree Sap & Insect Remover However check this link out for the latest write - up http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product..._removers.html
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Carrera RSR Colonel 75 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (1)	I use RainX on the screen reapplied every month or two. Great for rain but definately helps stop crap sticking to the screen. I also use RainX additive for the washer fliud as well. I also add to the lights and number plate. Regular coating of Autoglym Gloss Protection helps with the paint.
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Finnie Might be selling the 335d touring 17 Rep 369 Posts Drives: Disco 4, F31 335d msport+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland iTrader: (1)	A good polish and a good coat of sealant or Glaze with a wax on top does the job just fine. As an examle just after I got the car the bonnet got the full treatment of above but a family emergency meant I didn't have time to do the front bumper. ( i was trying new last stage products thst why the bonnet got all the layers and the rest didn't) By the time I got backfrom my 60 mile journey the bumper was a graveyard but the bonnet was spotless. Now I know the bumper is vertical and the bonnet horizontal but the difference was massive, no bug streaks nothing!
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ECBMW Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 222 Posts Drives: Metallic Grey M Sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	What sealant and glaze did you use?
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the_oracle Private 6 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 320d Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London iTrader: (0)	later BMW's have self healing paint. With bird crap, the paintwork is usualy stained, get a cup of near boiling water, poor it over the stained laquer and then watch it disappear, I didnt believe it, until one of the Valetors at a BMW dealership showed me.
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tmarshall57 Captain 56 Rep 623 Posts Drives: F10 530d M Sport, E87 118d M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bury, Lancs, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E87 118d M ... [0.00] 2012 BMW F10 530D M ... [0.00] 1997 K1100RS Specia ... [0.00]	I was having the same problem with insects and mess on the windscreen and decided to do something about it. I bought the rain repellent and glass cleaner from Halfords (Halfords brand). Clean the screen with the screen cleaner and apply the rain/water repellent. Do the same on the headlamps. I did this about 3 weeks ago and have hardly used the wipers since. Flies will still stick but are much more easily removed. The glass cleaner is designed to remove the rain/water repellant and also ensure a perfectly clean screen before applying the rain repellent. I ended up doing all the glass and the headlamps and it was worthwhile. Tony __________________ F10 530d M Sport, September 2012 Individual Amazonite Silver, Oyster Dakota Leather, Auto, Nav Pro, Bluetooth + USB Devices, Expanded BMW Online, Comfort Seats, Sunroof, Sun Protection Glass Individual Satin Walnut Honey Brown Trim Interior Inside/Outside Mirror with folding and autodip, M Rear Spoiler
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TK - 421 There's a storm coming 252 Rep 596 Posts Drives: BMW Vader Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M135i xDrive [0.00] 2019 BMW G05 M Spor ... [0.00] 2018 540i M Sport X ... [0.00] 2018 BMW 540i M Spo ... [0.00]	I use this stuff to get the bugs/tar/crap off http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washin.../prod_183.html leave on for a few minutes and the bug remains literally dissolve in front of you eyes! Then to keep a protective barrier on the paint, i use a couple of layers of this stuff http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/co.../prod_208.html The easiest wax i have ever used, and stays on for ages!! Very good stuff, once on all you need is a quick rinse to clean of all the crap off you car. I even put this stuff on the light lenses/window trims inc rubber it really is amazing stuff. Just my to pennys worth
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