Pigeon Poo !!!

[Aidy P]

Our van has been splattered with a lot of pigeon poo lately and I’m considering getting a van cover like this one when parked up at home to help protect the paintwork. I’d be keen to hear if others have found a decent cover that fits well and holds up in the wind. Any recommendations or advice would be much appreciated!

 

[colintfcolintf]

I think covers are a double edged sword.
they can protect from bird poo, but can also rub, and if the cover is put on while the car is wet, particulary if followed by hot weather, i have seen instances of paint being marked.
similar to a suction mounted CB ariel (which in my case luckily polished out after some hard work)
maybe a good wash and some polish and then sealant / protector.
i tend to check daily or throughout the day, and wipe / wash off if i find any of the damn bird poo
just my two penny worth

 

[Stargazing]

We use the Maypole cover and found it to be extremely good. Also have bird strikes and a lot of leaf droppage. Has stood up well in windy conditions. Zipped sides make access easy-and my technique to put the cover on via the awning side ensures it pulls on fine. It started as a two person technique but I can do it solo now, much to my wife’s delight. Straps front and back keeps it tight.
I feel it all outweighs the hassle of cleaning the roof with more likely damage from bird muck.

 

[The Merle]

Problem with cover is what you do with it when covered in bird poo, try and clean it (well then you may as well just clean roof), leave it and then you are handling poo (possibly breathing it in very dangerous to your health).
Get a good wax-polish on the van and then hop up on tyres/bike rack each time and quick wipe off.
I climb all over my 2.5m t6.1 getting the dead flies off (more of a nightmare than bird poo)

 

[WelshGas]

Our van has been splattered with a lot of pigeon poo lately and I’m considering getting a van cover like this one when parked up at home to help protect the paintwork. I’d be keen to hear if others have found a decent cover that fits well and holds up in the wind. Any recommendations or advice would be much appreciated!

This would be better than any fitted car cover.

Clarke CIG81220 Garage / Workshop – Green (6.1 x 3.7 x 2.5m) - Machine Mart

www.machinemart.co.uk

 

[chockswahay]

"It started as a two person technique but I can do it solo now, much to my wife’s delight. Straps front and back keeps it tight".

Apologies in advance for this......... out of context that has to be quote of the month!!

 

[Stargazing]

Apologies in advance for this......... out of context that has to be quote of the month!!

Can hardly reply I am laughing so much

 

[Wish]

This would be better than any fitted car cover.

Clarke CIG81220 Garage / Workshop – Green (6.1 x 3.7 x 2.5m) - Machine Mart

www.machinemart.co.uk

Looks great but I wonder how much it would cost to build as a wooden frame and felt roof?

 

[WelshGas]

Looks great but I wonder how much it would cost to build as a wooden frame and felt roof?

If you already have a concrete or similar base and DIY possibly cheaper, really depends how the posts are set.

 

[Perfectos]

 

[Perfectos]

 

[AdamsFamily]

I'd just get a decent coat of wax/polish on it and then you don't need to worry so much.
A good wax/polish will protect the paintwork until you wash the car to remove said poop!

 

[The Fockers]

If you go the cover route, be aware that they can chafe the paintwork if/when they flap in the wind. My advice would be to get the biggest wooly blanket (or two) to put over the van first. Hold the blanket(s) onto the car with magnets so that they stay put while throwing the cover over.
Also, waterproof covers can hold dampness under it because they don't "breathe" to let out water vapour. And, don't think that if you put the cover on when the car is dry that it can't get damp under neath. If rain runs under the car and then evaporates............damp car.

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Buy a really good outside cover, that is breathable with a fleece/blanket inner and has straps that go underneath to prevent the cover disappearing in the first breeze.

They are not cheap but well worth the money, some even come with windows for number plates for on road usage.

 

[tedgina]

If you go the cover route, be aware that they can chafe the paintwork if/when they flap in the wind. My advice would be to get the biggest wooly blanket (or two) to put over the van first. Hold the blanket(s) onto the car with magnets so that they stay put while throwing the cover over.
Also, waterproof covers can hold dampness under it because they don't "breathe" to let out water vapour. And, don't think that if you put the cover on when the car is dry that it can't get damp under neath. If rain runs under the car and then evaporates............damp car.

But would that blanket hold damp perhaps just use a cover and use your remote control to turn the heater on for an couple of hours every fortnight .