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hey guys,

I've just gotten back from holidays in Queensland (got to drive a friend of a friends 260RS). When I got home, I found a bat (or flying fox or something) has then a crap on my car. I went to wash my car tonight and it didn't wash off....so it looks like its been on there for about 2 days

does anyone have tips on getting it off

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Be VERY careful with washing-up detergent. I would say do NOT use anything with detergent in it (it can damage your paint), but if you are going to wash it off straight away, you should get away with it.... The hot water is a good idea, but I'd honestly still prefer to use a car-washing soap.

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^what he said

Also, try Meguiars Clay Bar system, just make sure you use the quick detailer (waterless car wash stuff) with the clay bar. It should take out the caustics too, which is what will damage the paint :) Good luck and let us know how it goes

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Depending on the type of bat.... mallet and chisel?

I get some pretty nasty bird crap on my car that those stupid high pressure car washes fail to remove (oh, but they'll rip the lower door strips alright :P ), I have been successful with the Maguiars Gold Car wash and the "mesh" side of my car mitt (it is one of those noodle ones from Autobarn).

I usually use cold water, but if they are particularly stubborn, warm water with the Gold wash/mitt combo works every time :)

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sorry to hijack a bit here just thought while we were on the topic of cleaning, does anyone have any kind of idea what i could use to spray the back of the car with to degrease or lift some of the crap the exhaust leaves? Some kind of detergent that will break it up so scrubbing it off isn't such a work out?

cheers

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sorry to hijack a bit here just thought while we were on the topic of cleaning, does anyone have any kind of idea what i could use to spray the back of the car with to degrease or lift some of the crap the exhaust leaves? Some kind of detergent that will break it up so scrubbing it off isn't such a work out?

cheers

need your self a citrus based wash man, pm me and ill give you some details,

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A little kerosene in warm water is a good solvent, or some isopropanol wipes are a good option.

CBC also have sell industrial cleaning wipes which worked wonders at removing the rusty water stains from all over the engine bay on our 1200 ute - they are a general purpose cleaner that can be used on various surfaces and also your skin.

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^what he said

Also, try Meguiars Clay Bar system, just make sure you use the quick detailer (waterless car wash stuff) with the clay bar. It should take out the caustics too, which is what will damage the paint :( Good luck and let us know how it goes

+1 for the clay bar......best product to get paint back to excellent condition.

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I find for stubborn bird crap, I soak a regular sponge in water and then plonk it on top of the crap - leave it there for 10 mins and the crap will suck the water in and pretty much fall off the paint once it's rehydrated :rofl:

i do it similar to this but i just use a clean old rag. let soak for 15mins or so, then wash and polish the car straight after. always remember to get bat crap off asap.

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