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removing bird poo

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Created by Ben405 > 9 months ago, 28 Mar 2013
Ben405
NSW, 41 posts
28 Mar 2013 8:30PM
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Hi All,
Does anyone have a solution, remedy, concoction, what ever, that is a simple solution to removing bird poo from the top of your boat , something that doesnt hurt the gel coat but at least softens the stuff so it can be washed off??

Hope you all have a fantastic EASTER ans safe sailling.

Jode5
QLD, 853 posts
28 Mar 2013 11:12PM
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Wet the poo, let soak for ten then hit with a small high preasure cleaner. We have a real bird problem and need to clean the boat 2 to 3 times a week. We also keep the smooth gelcoat well polished, this helps from staining. I try not to use chemical cleaners as these seam to knock the polish about.

Poodle
WA, 868 posts
28 Mar 2013 9:55PM
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Usage...?!

(I've had a few reds after Thur sailing )

Poods

keithw
NSW, 190 posts
29 Mar 2013 3:08PM
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I don't get it Poods?

keithw
NSW, 190 posts
29 Mar 2013 3:14PM
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Ben405,
I have some Green Cleaner that we can try , I'll leave it on the seat at the front door, if you want it this weekend.
Keith

LooseChange
NSW, 2140 posts
29 Mar 2013 9:08PM
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keithw said...
I don't get it Poods?


Methinks it's a wine induced, tongue in cheek smartarse comment Keith, meaning if you use the boat the birds don't get to crap on it. N'est–ce pas?

Tater
11 posts
29 Mar 2013 7:59PM
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As above, wet it, keep it wet for ten minutes then scrub it with a piece of old, or new if you have some, carpet. A piece about eight by four folded in half. Use the pile side not the hessian bit. Also the best way to get bugs off've your car.
Cheers John

sctpc
VIC, 80 posts
31 Mar 2013 11:37AM
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Jode5 said...
Wet the poo, let soak for ten then hit with a small high preasure cleaner. We have a real bird problem and need to clean the boat 2 to 3 times a week. We also keep the smooth gelcoat well polished, this helps from staining. I try not to use chemical cleaners as these seam to knock the polish about.


Only thing Id add is dishwashing liquid as it slows the drying process.

Poodle
WA, 868 posts
1 Apr 2013 4:12PM
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LooseChange said...
keithw said...
I don't get it Poods?


Methinks it's a wine induced, tongue in cheek smartarse comment Keith, meaning if you use the boat the birds don't get to crap on it. N'est–ce pas?


Correct - PUI

keithw
NSW, 190 posts
4 Apr 2013 6:00PM
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Maybe the red thats been filtered through the system might remove the pooh thats if Poods filter system is working!

slainte
QLD, 2246 posts
4 Apr 2013 5:54PM
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Might remove whats under it to

keithw
NSW, 190 posts
5 Apr 2013 2:50PM
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Is CLR a effective cleaner on bird dropping?

PhilY
NSW, 158 posts
9 Apr 2013 1:53PM
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The boat alongside ours at The Spit, bred them. We used PeterGs Scuff Orf to great effect. Available from Whitworths.

I kept a spray pack and a small brush handy, bucket to rinse off.

Ben405
NSW, 41 posts
9 Apr 2013 8:34PM
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Hi Guys, Thanks for some great feed back, i wish i could sail a lot more often to reduce the oppertunity of the birds to find a good place to ****, but some of us still have to work (unfortunatly) but thanks for the good info, happy sailing

ska8
VIC, 7 posts
11 Apr 2013 5:42PM
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Wet area and maintain moisture to soften....then use Jiff and scrub with green soft scourer...

works well for my deck..

warwickl
NSW, 2361 posts
11 Apr 2013 8:49PM
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Anyone tried ultrasonic bird scare systems?



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