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9 Things That Can Damage Your Car Paint


Good-looking things are attractive, and cars are not an exception, like the look of the Nissan Maxima's front bumper. A vehicle for daily use means encountering different issues that can damage car paint.



There is a way to avoid damaging the paint when the scratches and dings of the vehicle exposed are inescapable. It is better to recognize the elements that can ruin the paint as the outside of your car has more viewers. Know here the things that can damage your car's paint-


1. Bird Poo: Unbelievably, yes. Bird poop can damage your car's paint. A birds' waste is acidic. It dulls and stains the paint while leaving behind a constant reminder. For instance, cover the Toyota Corolla front bumper or always wash the area covered with the poop instantly.


2. Sun: Vitamin D is beneficial for our health, but not for vehicles. Too much sun exposure can damage the car's paint. So, always keep the car covered when parked in the sun.



3. Ice: Playing with snow is fun, but not when it hardens into ice. It is essential to remove snow or ice if your car covers it and prevent damaging the paint.


4. Petrol: It rarely contacts the car's surface when it uses petrol. Gasoline leaking out will strip the paint. Thus, make sure to avoid contact when it leaks.


5. Food: You might believe it or not, food can ruin the car's paint too. Clean the cars from outside if meals or drinks spill on them as they can corrode the paint.

6. Dust: It can scratch the paint if not removed on time. Use a dry cloth first to remove dust and then wash the car.


7. Saltwater: If you reside down the coast or next to the seashore, your car is most likely to expose to salty air. It can lead to rusting of different parts of the car and its paint. Wash the car with water when you see salt on it.


8. Eggs: Eggs' whites and yolk are acidic and can corrode the paint. It can also stain the car and damage the bottom coat.


9. Wiping with a Dirty Cloth: Cleaning doesn't mean you are cleaning your car with a cloth. It should be neat and has no filthy substance that can leave behind scratches and damage the car's paint.


Any paint color can get damaged. But if you recognize all the elements that cause destroy the paint, it is easy to avoid. Be careful about where to park the car and when to cover it.

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