Birds on clean cars

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger General Discussions' started by Duck Johnson, Mar 3, 2022.

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  1. Mar 7, 2022 at 9:50 AM #11
    Ed Bandics

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    It all depends on what the birds have been eating. Before I retired (2015), I parked at work where the parking lot had Crab Apple trees lining the lot. In winter months the birds would eat the crab apples then crap all over the cars in the lot. I had a black BMW Z4 at the time, if I left the bird doo on the paint more than a couple of hours the doo would etch a footprint in the clearcoat. I had to buff it regularly.
     
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  2. Mar 7, 2022 at 2:22 PM #12
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    Motor Myth Busters is doing a 30-day experiment to see which colors on cars attract birds. I will post the interesting results as soon as they are aired.

    I have a personal theory. Some species of birds specifically aim for reflective pools and other bodies of water as a defense mechanism. Droppings in water are harder for predators to trace and therefore protect the bird from being tracked. So, I would think that the most reflective colors would be the most vulnerable.
     
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  3. Mar 9, 2022 at 10:50 AM #13
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    You are going to get scolded young man for taking your Challenger to a car wash, hand wash only
     
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  4. Mar 9, 2022 at 1:49 PM #14
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    I'm just sure that they are watching ... waiting ...

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