What to Do When Bird Droppings Damage Car Paint?
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Methods to deal with bird droppings damaging car paint: Minor cracks can be treated with polishing and waxing, while more severe cases require sanding the paint film in the cracked area until a smooth and intact surface is exposed, followed by repainting. If the paint cracks and exposes the primer, a partial touch-up is needed, and it is recommended to visit a professional paint repair shop. If you notice fresh bird droppings on the car that haven't dried yet, clean them promptly with a wet wipe. If the droppings have already dried, first spray a tar remover and then wipe them clean with a wet wipe. If you're concerned about potential damage to the paint, you can choose to wax or apply glaze to the car. Waxing and glazing can reduce the occurrence of paint cracking, as the wax and glaze layers provide some corrosion resistance, protecting the car paint from damage.
Last time when I got my car washed, the technician taught me to deal with bird droppings immediately! The acidic substances in bird poop are much more harmful than imagined, especially under summer sunlight—it can etch marks in just three hours. I always keep a portable paint cleaner in my car. Spray it on, wait ten seconds, and gently wipe it off with a microfiber cloth. If it dries and hardens, never scrape it off forcefully! First, pour mineral water to soften it, then rub in circles like removing coffee stains. If yellow stains remain after cleaning, it means the clear coat has been eroded, and you’ll need to polish it with scratch wax. Cars that are waxed regularly are more resistant. My car has ceramic coating, so bird droppings hardly leave any marks.
