Egged... Best way to remove? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Ravenlokk · 11-04-2012, 05:48 PM

Car got egged, and was probably on for over at least a week- now its caked on pretty good. (It's not my FRS, phew! lol). I tried soaking it with soapy water, and theres still a pretty solid film left, tried scratching some off with fingernail but its caked on pretty good. What's the best way to soften it up and remove it without damaging the paint?

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

einzlr · 11-04-2012, 07:28 PM

Bug&Tar remover maybe? It'll probably need some time to work in and you'll want to do a good wax afterwards.

Cajun · 11-04-2012, 07:38 PM

White vinegar or goo gone

dem00n · 11-04-2012, 07:56 PM

Used spray wax and a microfiber cloth, GENTLY take it off.
Use the same for bird poop, never leave bird poop on your car...

Ravenlokk · 11-04-2012, 09:11 PM

Yea i'm always quick to remove anything like that on my car. Bird poop wont sit on my car for more then 5 minutes after its noticed. It's not my car, and it tends to get neglected to say the least.

Thanks for the info guys, i'll try the white vinegar thing first- and if that doesnt work i'll probably go buy some cleaning products.

BRZranger · 11-04-2012, 09:31 PM

One week?! Why so long, someone on vacation?

Ravenlokk · 11-05-2012, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brzranger

One week?! Why so long, someone on vacation?

probably 2 weeks or more tbh, it was hella caked on there lol. It's an old car and the owner is far from an enthusiast.

einzlr · 11-05-2012, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajun

White vinegar or goo gone

Did you mean Goof Off? Two similarly-named cleaning products, but apparently not at all the same. I personally would be wary about using goo gone on automotive paint, but there was a thread on here where people were saying goof off is ok for cars

Cajun · 11-05-2012, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by einzlr

Did you mean Goof Off? Two similarly-named cleaning products, but apparently not at all the same. I personally would be wary about using goo gone on automotive paint, but there was a thread on here where people were saying goof off is ok for cars

I've used goo gone many times on my vehicles, no problems.
Also Pam cooking spray may help. It takes off love bugs like a charm.

David-Fermani.com · 11-07-2012, 11:13 PM

Removing the egg reminants is rather easy, but what is impossible is removing the cracked paint that the shell of the egg causes when it hits it. Is there any marks in your finish that look like tiny little chips in a circular pattern???

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Ravenlokk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 265 Thanks: 34 Thanked 68 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Egged... Best way to remove? Car got egged, and was probably on for over at least a week- now its caked on pretty good. (It's not my FRS, phew! lol). I tried soaking it with soapy water, and theres still a pretty solid film left, tried scratching some off with fingernail but its caked on pretty good. What's the best way to soften it up and remove it without damaging the paint? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

11-04-2012, 07:28 PM	#2
einzlr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: several Location: norcal Posts: 903 Thanks: 421 Thanked 286 Times in 223 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	Bug&Tar remover maybe? It'll probably need some time to work in and you'll want to do a good wax afterwards. __________________ Asphalt FR-S MT (future) '05 Hyundai Accent; '01 BMW M Coupe; '01 BMW M Roadster (for sale); '99 BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8l (for sale) "Simplicate and add lightness." - Gordon Hooton

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Cajun Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: asphalt fr-s AT Location: louisiana Posts: 322 Thanks: 24 Thanked 93 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	White vinegar or goo gone

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dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s)	Used spray wax and a microfiber cloth, GENTLY take it off. Use the same for bird poop, never leave bird poop on your car...

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Ravenlokk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 265 Thanks: 34 Thanked 68 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Yea i'm always quick to remove anything like that on my car. Bird poop wont sit on my car for more then 5 minutes after its noticed. It's not my car, and it tends to get neglected to say the least. Thanks for the info guys, i'll try the white vinegar thing first- and if that doesnt work i'll probably go buy some cleaning products.

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