The Source: Dirt on your car-wash tools
The Problem: Unseen dirt can scratch
The Solution: Keep an extra mitt handy.
Washing your own car can be fun, but a common mistake can cause more damage than you think: dropping your sponge. Even the finest, most expensive microfiber wash mitt on the market can be ruined if it touches the ground. The bits of grit and sand it inevitably picks up can't be entirely washed off, and you'll have swirl marks and other scratches before you know it. The solution is to never drop anything. But if you’re like us, it’d be best to keep a spare washing mitt or two on hand to avoid the resulting expenses from car detailing or repainting.
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The Source: Automatic sprinklers
The Problem: Water leaves hard-to-remove spots on your paint.
The Solution: Stay away from sprinklers whenever possible
That primo parking spot right next to the planter may look good, but if it has automatic sprinklers, you could be in for trouble. You wouldn't think that plain water would be such a problem, but the minerals left behind bond to your car's paint, making them very difficult to remove. Your best bet is to avoid parking where sprinklers can do their damage, but that's not always possible. If you do get water spots, it's best to take it to a professional detailer.The Source: Automatic sprinklers
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The Source: Avian digestion
The Problem: Bird poop is acidic
The Solution: Wash it off immediately
Bird poop isn't just unsightly. It's also acidic. Just look at the number of ruined marble statues in pigeon-infested cities and you'll see what we mean. Not only that, but birds eat seeds and bits of gravel that can scratch your paint.
The solution is to wash bird droppings off as soon as you see them. Use a bottle of quick detail and a soft microfiber cloth to wipe it up. Be sure to use a lifting action, since you don't want to grind any grit onto your paint.
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The Source: Bugs
The Problem: Bug guts are acidic.
The Solution: Get to the car wash
You're heading home from a road trip when suddenly the eighth plague of Egypt strikes, with thousands of bugs splattering your windshield. But just cleaning the windshield isn't enough. Bugs are surprisingly acidic, and if you do hit a swarm, don't let the bugs get the last laugh as their remains slowly etch your paint. Wash your car as soon as you can with a good car wash solution, and for the more stubborn guts, use a bug and tar remover.
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