{"id":12249,"date":"2017-09-12T17:45:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-12T17:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/?p=12249"},"modified":"2026-06-08T19:46:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T19:46:53","slug":"shocking-ways-may-ruining-cars-paint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/shocking-ways-may-ruining-cars-paint\/","title":{"rendered":"SHOCKING WAYS YOU MAY BE RUINING YOUR CAR\u2019S PAINT"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All vehicles are covered with a weather-resistant coat of paint that seems impervious to damage by water, rain, snow, sleet, sun, and the other elements. But the truth is that the paint isn\u2019t as durable as you\u2019d think. If you\u2019re not careful, things you come in contact with every day could ruin the paint job, and these<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/shocking-ways-may-ruining-cars-paint\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shocking ways may be ruining your car\u2019s paint<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often catch drivers off guard.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bugs \u2013<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bugs splattered on your windshield, front bumper, and the hood of your car can do more than just mar the appearance of the vehicle. The acid in the bugs\u2019 corpses can eat away at your car\u2019s paint. It\u2019s vital that you clean your car as soon as possible, using soap and water to get rid of all traces of the bugs before they damage or stain the paint, plus follow a few steps from our guide on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/how-to-protect-your-cars-paint-tips-and-tricks-from-the-experts\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to protect your car\u2019s paint<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eggs \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>The day after Halloween, make it a point to get your car washed! The acid in the eggs (both white and yolk) can eat away at the clear coat protecting the car\u2019s paint job. Worse, if the hot sun bakes the egg into the car\u2019s surface, it can leave a nasty stain that may even damage the base coat. Eggshells can also scratch the paint job. Make sure to wash the eggs off immediately to prevent damage!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tree Sap \u2013<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sap may react with your vehicle\u2019s surfaces, leaving a rough spot on the paint and staining the surface. Sap can\u2019t be removed with a simple wash, so you\u2019ll need to apply a special polish or rubbing compound to get it off ASAP. If the sap has already etched the finish, professional<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/auto-body-color-matching-service-los-angeles\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">auto body color matching service in Los Angeles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help restore an even look.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tar \u2013 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tar from road asphalt can be very difficult to get off your car, and it may take a layer or two of paint with it if it\u2019s not removed properly. If you get tar on your car, you\u2019ll need to take it to a specialist or auto body shop to remove the tar without damaging the paint, and avoid DIY scrubbing that can lead to scratches, see<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/heres-how-to-avoid-scratching-your-car\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here\u2019s how to avoid scratching your car<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Food \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Food does more than just stain; some foods (like coffee) contain acids that can eat away at the paint and corrode it. Thankfully, food stains are fairly easy to clean off, and they take a while to damage your vehicle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bird Droppings \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>When the hot sun hardens bird droppings on your car, it can stain your paint job and create a mess that is difficult to remove. You may see a gross mark on your car, one that won\u2019t come off with just soap and water. That\u2019s why it\u2019s imperative you clean off bird droppings as quickly as possible!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are just a few of the things that could be ruining your car\u2019s paint job, things you come in contact with every day. It\u2019s important that you clean your car regularly to prevent this sort of damage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To treat existing stains and damage, come on down to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network Auto Body<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and let us give your car a thorough once over. We provide the best computer-based<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/color-matching\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color matching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Los Angeles has to offer, and we\u2019ll make sure your vehicle is restored to pristine condition with a brand-new paint job. If you want to get started right now, request a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/online-estimate\/\">\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online estimate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All vehicles are covered with a weather-resistant coat of paint that seems impervious to damage by water, rain, snow, sleet, sun, and the other elements. But the truth is that the paint isn\u2019t as durable as you\u2019d think. If you\u2019re not careful, things you come in contact with every day could ruin the paint job, and these shocking ways may be ruining your car\u2019s paint often catch drivers off guard. Bugs \u2013 Bugs splattered on your windshield, front bumper, and the hood of your car can do more than just mar the appearance of the vehicle. The acid in the bugs\u2019 corpses can eat away at your car\u2019s paint. It\u2019s vital that you clean your car as soon as possible, using soap and water to get rid of all traces of the bugs before they damage or stain the paint, plus follow a few steps from our guide on how to protect your car\u2019s paint. Eggs \u2013\u00a0The day after Halloween, make it a point to get your car washed! The acid in the eggs (both white and yolk) can eat away at the clear coat protecting the car\u2019s paint job. Worse, if the hot sun bakes the egg into the car\u2019s surface, it can leave a nasty stain that may even damage the base coat. Eggshells can also scratch the paint job. Make sure to wash the eggs off immediately to prevent damage! Tree Sap \u2013 Sap may react with your vehicle\u2019s surfaces, leaving a rough spot on the paint and staining the surface. Sap can\u2019t be removed with a simple wash, so you\u2019ll need to apply a special polish or rubbing compound to get it off ASAP. If the sap has already etched the finish, professional auto body color matching service in Los Angeles can help restore an even look. Tar \u2013 Tar from road asphalt can be very difficult to get off your car, and it may take a layer or two of paint with it if it\u2019s not removed properly. If you get tar on your car, you\u2019ll need to take it to a specialist or auto body shop to remove the tar without damaging the paint, and avoid DIY scrubbing that can lead to scratches, see here\u2019s how to avoid scratching your car. Food \u2013\u00a0Food does more than just stain; some foods (like coffee) contain acids that can eat away at the paint and corrode it. Thankfully, food stains are fairly easy to clean off, and they take a while to damage your vehicle. Bird Droppings \u2013\u00a0When the hot sun hardens bird droppings on your car, it can stain your paint job and create a mess that is difficult to remove. You may see a gross mark on your car, one that won\u2019t come off with just soap and water. That\u2019s why it\u2019s imperative you clean off bird droppings as quickly as possible! These are just a few of the things that could be ruining your car\u2019s paint job, things you come in contact with every day. It\u2019s important that you clean your car regularly to prevent this sort of damage. To treat existing stains and damage, come on down to Network Auto Body and let us give your car a thorough once over. We provide the best computer-based color matching Los Angeles has to offer, and we\u2019ll make sure your vehicle is restored to pristine condition with a brand-new paint job. If you want to get started right now, request a \u00a0online estimate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12250,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"0","ocean_second_sidebar":"0","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"0","ocean_custom_header_template":"0","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"default","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"0","ocean_post_oembed":"","ocean_post_self_hosted_media":"","ocean_post_video_embed":"","ocean_link_format":"","ocean_link_format_target":"self","ocean_quote_format":"","ocean_quote_format_link":"post","ocean_gallery_link_images":"off","ocean_gallery_id":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-network-auto-body","entry","has-media"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Shocking Ways You May Be Ruining Your Car\u2019s Paint<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the shocking ways you may be damaging your car\u2019s paint. 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