How to protect from birds attack?

muimui · 03-14-2008

Found this lil memo on my car yesterday:

It was from the girl who works at the cafe facing the carpark which i park my car everyday.

I've seen the magpie jumping on every car under the tree (maybe where it's nest is) and it pecked some utes.
Talked to the girl later on and she said the bird does jumping around cars but eventually it'll stick back to mine and keeps attacking! No wonder the weird prints all over my car every day...

what should i do?
what kind of cover won't makes me look like an over protecting bitch?

ryan.stephens · 03-14-2008

Why does it attack the roof, is it seeing its reflection and thinks it's another bird?

If that's the case then you could try having graphics of the shadow of a bigger bird put on your roof, otherwise hire and assassin and get rid of the bugger!

HwoALanG · 03-14-2008

shoot that birdy!!!

muimui · 03-14-2008

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Originally Posted by ryan.stephens

Why does it attack the roof, is it seeing its reflection and thinks it's another bird?

If that's the case then you could try having graphics of the shadow of a bigger bird put on your roof, otherwise hire and assassin and get rid of the bugger!

Yes it's could be due to the reflection of the car, fyi AUS magpies are sort of famous of it's swooping, my sis been swooped by a magpie to the head from the back at uni and the doctor told her it's probably because she's holding a helmet at that time and the omnivorous magpie though it's a shiny bug... well then the car must be a giant bug that can feed it's whole tribe full to death?

If killing them is legal here i'll send the magpie hunter choc (my sis's dog), or to borrow my friend's air gun...

JOC · 03-14-2008

maybe the bird owned a z3 or s2000 in a previous life... jealous of your SLK

cyberdrakon · 03-14-2008

more importantly, is the girl cute?

ryan.stephens · 03-14-2008

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

more importantly, is the girl cute?

I was going to ask that but wasn't sure if muimui was a girl herself

**Dolebludger** · 03-14-2008

Well, for starters, don't park under any tree, and don't even park near this tree! If bird poop is a problem, and it sometimes in everywhere, keep your horizontal surfaces protected by a good wax job, and carry some detailing spray and microfibers in your trunk. Don't leave bird poop on the paint for any longer than necessary, as some of it will eat right through the clear coat.

cyberdrakon · 03-14-2008

BTW, why would a car cover make you look like an overprotecting bitch?

In hindsight i would guess Muimui is a girl?

muimui · 03-14-2008

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Originally Posted by ryan.stephens

I was going to ask that but wasn't sure if muimui was a girl herself

Yes and yes, the girl's a blond and i reckon she's cute & lovely!

I work in an industurial area most guys out there seems to be so nice, they would smile and chat with me when i was driving a smart, somehow they just don't recogenize me anymore when i drive the slk... :sniff sniff:

so you can tell how warm & sweet when i recieve the memo from that girl!! i'm going to write her a thanks card and some

lies

muimui · 03-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Dolebludger

Well, for starters, don't park under any tree, and don't even park near this tree! If bird poop is a problem, and it sometimes in everywhere, keep your horizontal surfaces protected by a good wax job, and carry some detailing spray and microfibers in your trunk. Don't leave bird poop on the paint for any longer than necessary, as some of it will eat right through the clear coat.

Thanks Dolebludger! didn't know the poopoos are so damaging! but that would be a mission impossible at this stage, the only car park at work is surrounded by giant trees..

muimui · 03-14-2008

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

BTW, why would a car cover make you look like an overprotecting bitch?

In hindsight i would guess Muimui is a girl?

yes :blush:

cos there's no one around doing the same thing and for sure they wouldn't know the reason behind for putting the car cover on?

**F111F** · 03-14-2008

Get a MB car cover. Usually can be ordered through a third party.
Avoid tree's if possible. We have grackles here in Texas and for some reason they are a direct descendents of dinosaurs (don't know why, but assume because they are idiots). Tend to pick certain cars and leave deposits which eat your paint.

Don't worry about what people think, I do the same thing and don't care.

cyberdrakon · 03-14-2008

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Originally Posted by muimui

yes :blush:

cos there's no one around doing the same thing and for sure they wouldn't know the reason behind for putting the car cover on?

I really don't think putting a car cover on is a big deal, i cover my car regularly when i was at school, and now when i am at work. people look at you funny at first, but soon everyone else gets car covers as well.

BTW, you gotta get us a picture of you and your car, and that chick if possible!

**etyu** · 03-15-2008

for the lass that placed the note on your ride. A thank you card and maybe Godiva chocolate would be in order.

Personally, I wouldn't mind what anyone thinks about my placing a car cover.

**Ynot** · 03-15-2008

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

I really don't think putting a car cover on is a big deal, i cover my car regularly when i was at school, and now when i am at work. people look at you funny at first, but soon everyone else gets car covers as well.

What brand and where did you purchased your SLK car cover? I left it in the garage most of the winter and notice a lot of dirt and dust stuck to the paint, I'll have to clay and wax it soon.

cyberdrakon · 03-15-2008

I actually have an off brand right now for the SLK. I have a 'California Car Cover' Kelly stormguard (sp?) for my SEC and i've yet to see a nicer car cover. Nice and thick, semi- plush on the inside. Great fitment.

**Dolebludger** · 03-15-2008

I guess I'm a bit confused here. Is the bird pecking (and thus scratching) your top, or is the bird "pooping" on your top? Depending on the problem, there are different solutions.

toySLK · 03-15-2008

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Originally Posted by Ynot

What brand and where did you purchased your SLK car cover? I left it in the garage most of the winter and notice a lot of dirt and dust stuck to the paint, I'll have to clay and wax it soon.

I put a car cover on even when it's garaged. I have noticed the dust after only a few days without it before.

Connecticut Roy · 03-16-2008

California Car Cover...I find their product to be the best. I use it in the garage and bring it with me on trips. When I park the car anywhere for a long period of time (like hotel parking lots) I pop the cover on. Keeps the sun and dust and bird droppings and fingerprints off the finish.

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ryan.stephens Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Exeter, UK Vehicle: 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI Sport - Fully Loaded! Posts: 239 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Why does it attack the roof, is it seeing its reflection and thinks it's another bird? If that's the case then you could try having graphics of the shadow of a bigger bird put on your roof, otherwise hire and assassin and get rid of the bugger!

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HwoALanG Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellicott City & Salisbury, MD Vehicle: 2007 SLK 280 Other Toys: COMPUTER? And1 and on Posts: 306 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	shoot that birdy!!!

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JOC SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Vehicle: 2007 SLK 350 (Black with tan) Posts: 83 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	maybe the bird owned a z3 or s2000 in a previous life... jealous of your SLK

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,321 Country: Thanks: 15 Thanked 44 Times in 33 Posts	more importantly, is the girl cute?

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Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 414 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 60 Times in 37 Posts	Well, for starters, don't park under any tree, and don't even park near this tree! If bird poop is a problem, and it sometimes in everywhere, keep your horizontal surfaces protected by a good wax job, and carry some detailing spray and microfibers in your trunk. Don't leave bird poop on the paint for any longer than necessary, as some of it will eat right through the clear coat.

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,321 Country: Thanks: 15 Thanked 44 Times in 33 Posts	BTW, why would a car cover make you look like an overprotecting bitch? In hindsight i would guess Muimui is a girl?

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F111F Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plano, TX Vehicle: SLK55 Black Mocha Designo Posts: 277 Country: Thanks: 27 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Get a MB car cover. Usually can be ordered through a third party. Avoid tree's if possible. We have grackles here in Texas and for some reason they are a direct descendents of dinosaurs (don't know why, but assume because they are idiots). Tend to pick certain cars and leave deposits which eat your paint. Don't worry about what people think, I do the same thing and don't care.

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,321 Country: Thanks: 15 Thanked 44 Times in 33 Posts	I actually have an off brand right now for the SLK. I have a 'California Car Cover' Kelly stormguard (sp?) for my SEC and i've yet to see a nicer car cover. Nice and thick, semi- plush on the inside. Great fitment.

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Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 414 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 60 Times in 37 Posts	I guess I'm a bit confused here. Is the bird pecking (and thus scratching) your top, or is the bird "pooping" on your top? Depending on the problem, there are different solutions.

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Connecticut Roy SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Connecticut Vehicle: 2005 MB SLK 350 Everest Green Metallic (6 speed manual] Posts: 49 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	California Car Cover...I find their product to be the best. I use it in the garage and bring it with me on trips. When I park the car anywhere for a long period of time (like hotel parking lots) I pop the cover on. Keeps the sun and dust and bird droppings and fingerprints off the finish.

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