If you're a car owner, you'll be all too familiar with the annoyance of finding your vehicle splattered with bird droppings after parking under a tree. But did you know that these pesky deposits can cause hundreds of pounds worth of damage to your car if not cleaned off promptly? Bird poo is highly acidic and corrosive, meaning it can eat away at your car's paintwork and cause damage to the body if left unattended. It's also sticky, making it difficult to remove from your car's clear coating.
Car experts at Your Red Car warn that this could end up costing you a pretty penny, with the average cost to repair a chip in your paintwork ranging from £60 to £210. However, there's a simple trick to removing bird droppings without damaging your paintwork. Experts suggest using a damp cloth if you catch the droppings early enough.
If they prove stubborn, try using a car shampoo like Halfords Car Wash , which retails at £2 for a 500ml bottle. And if all else fails, WD-40 spray is recommended. The experts explain: "This highly effective spray will penetrate the droppings making them easy to wipe away.
To complete the process, car shampoo and a cloth will be needed to remove the remaining residue." Halfords sell a 100ml aerosol can of WD-40 for just £2.50, while Poundshop prices theirs at £1.
50. You could save a whopping £55.50 on car maintenance by tackling bird droppings with a simple £2 car shampoo, or at most £4.
50 if you add WD-40 to the mix, instead of shelling out £60 for .
