Why do birds..........

baxlin · 2nd July 2007, 10:53

target clean cars?

Spent time yesterday (between showers) claying my car, having bought the Mag-whatever stuff from Halfords. Then used their polish and cloth. Very impressed with the result, so not only do I now look back at the car as I walk away, I also rub the back of my hand over it. Smooooth. Sad, I know.

Still, back to the title. Came out to it this morning, SWMBO's Clio, needing a clean (get my priorities right, clean the 75 first) no bird deposits, but the 75, 3 huge splats across the bonnet. There just ain't no justice. Fortunately the stuff they provide for the clay lubrication they also say to use for other deposits, and it worked a treat.

But why does it happen????

Duotone · 2nd July 2007, 11:11

I have just spent a couple of days in Sidmouth Devon. Parked the 75 and did not use use it for the two days.
When I went to collect it it was covered in Seagull droppings, what a mess!
Luckily it just stasted to rain very hard. after about 10 mins. car almost clean.
Like you say.. why does it happen..

Dave T

Tatts · 2nd July 2007, 11:16

You think you have problems??!

steve00117 · 2nd July 2007, 12:18

Only way to treat a Vectra really though isn't it? :lol:

adysiflori · 2nd July 2007, 12:33

My theory is this...: They can see their reflection in clean cars and so think they are doing it on a rival bird...either that or just to annoy you..!!

JohnDotCom · 2nd July 2007, 20:02

Come and Visit or Live here on the North Wales Coast, then you will know all about Seagulls and Swans dropping their last meals all over your Car!!
It always seems 10 minutes after Ive finished cleaning mine.

Lord Minty · 2nd July 2007, 20:11

Why do they always pick on my 75 though eh?

They don't do it on my neighbour's Jazz, 607 or Focus!!

JohnDotCom · 2nd July 2007, 20:22

Just pure Good Taste and would prefer flying around in your car!

nairda · 2nd July 2007, 20:44

At least you only had two days of it. As JDC rightly states, living on the coast has it's pitfalls. Seagulls making a right mess of cars is one of the more infuriating ones. I recently cleaned the car as we were meeting up with SWMBO's parents and her uncle who was down here in Devon for a week and of course a shiny 75 never fails to impress. The morning we were going to meet them and the gulls had made a right mess of the bonnet. It boggles the mind trying to fathom what they must eat to make that mess! As soon as we got back, I had to rinse it off with the hose as it was so unsightly.

It's a pain after spending hours lavishing care and attention on the car...

GreyGhost · 2nd July 2007, 21:11

I suggest we all be very grateful that pigs really can't fly.

2nd July 2007, 10:53	#1
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Why do birds.......... target clean cars? Spent time yesterday (between showers) claying my car, having bought the Mag-whatever stuff from Halfords. Then used their polish and cloth. Very impressed with the result, so not only do I now look back at the car as I walk away, I also rub the back of my hand over it. Smooooth. Sad, I know. Still, back to the title. Came out to it this morning, SWMBO's Clio, needing a clean (get my priorities right, clean the 75 first) no bird deposits, but the 75, 3 huge splats across the bonnet. There just ain't no justice. Fortunately the stuff they provide for the clay lubrication they also say to use for other deposits, and it worked a treat. But why does it happen???? __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!

2nd July 2007, 11:11	#2
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	Birds I have just spent a couple of days in Sidmouth Devon. Parked the 75 and did not use use it for the two days. When I went to collect it it was covered in Seagull droppings, what a mess! Luckily it just stasted to rain very hard. after about 10 mins. car almost clean. Like you say.. why does it happen.. Dave T

2nd July 2007, 20:11	#7
Lord Minty Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE Saloon in Royal Blue pearlescent 2004/54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bedford Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Why do they always pick on my 75 though eh? They don't do it on my neighbour's Jazz, 607 or Focus!! __________________ Royal Blue like it's owner....

2nd July 2007, 20:44	#9
nairda Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon ConnSE CDTi 2003 in luvverly Moonstone Green, van Aaken SmartBox/RoverRon Synergy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: More clotted cream with that scone me 'ansome? Posts: 911 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	At least you only had two days of it. As JDC rightly states, living on the coast has it's pitfalls. Seagulls making a right mess of cars is one of the more infuriating ones. I recently cleaned the car as we were meeting up with SWMBO's parents and her uncle who was down here in Devon for a week and of course a shiny 75 never fails to impress. The morning we were going to meet them and the gulls had made a right mess of the bonnet. It boggles the mind trying to fathom what they must eat to make that mess! As soon as we got back, I had to rinse it off with the hose as it was so unsightly. It's a pain after spending hours lavishing care and attention on the car... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Member No. 971

2nd July 2007, 11:16	#3
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	You think you have problems??!

2nd July 2007, 12:18	#4
steve00117 Avid contributor 75 Saloon Con SE 2.0V6 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oop North Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Only way to treat a Vectra really though isn't it? :lol:

2nd July 2007, 12:33	#5
adysiflori Avid contributor rover 75 saloon cdti Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: leeds Posts: 227 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	My theory is this...: They can see their reflection in clean cars and so think they are doing it on a rival bird...either that or just to annoy you..!!

2nd July 2007, 20:02	#6
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Come and Visit or Live here on the North Wales Coast, then you will know all about Seagulls and Swans dropping their last meals all over your Car!! It always seems 10 minutes after Ive finished cleaning mine.

2nd July 2007, 20:22	#8
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Just pure Good Taste and would prefer flying around in your car!

2nd July 2007, 21:11	#10
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	I suggest we all be very grateful that pigs really can't fly.