Jan 28, 2013 - 1:34 AM
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So i assume this will be under this topic
I've noticed that my car has whats called 'crows feet' (minor cracking in the clearcoat) from bird droppings My question is... Is it likely to start 'peeling'? Because this is my worst fear. I don't want my car to look hickery In my personal view, its minor. At the moment. But is there any products to protect my paint from doing this further? Because i've been told wax isn't enough. Thanks -------------------- ![]() |
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Jan 28, 2013 - 3:30 AM
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Only use automotive soap on cars! Other soaps strip off the wax protecting the paint, or even worse can cause discoloration. Prime example when my grandfather worked as a fireman the station bought a new fire truck. The first shift(he wasn't on it) had truck washing duty. They washed the fire truck with Tide detergent, and it faded the paint to pink! Needless to say they were in much trouble and received much ridicule from the other two shifts. That and the station had to pay for the truck to be repainted. That being said, using Dawn is great for stripping a car down before applying a new coat of polish and wax.
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Liam_c Paint defects Jan 28, 2013 - 1:34 AM
Box Could always glass coat it, but I'd only have ... Jan 28, 2013 - 1:52 AM
jordisonjr QUOTE (Box @ Jan 28, 2013 - 1:52 AM)... Jan 29, 2013 - 2:07 PM
Galcobar Wax is good, but newer polymer or acrylic sealants... Jan 28, 2013 - 2:19 AM
Liam_c Thanks for the quick replies
Yes the birds here ... Jan 28, 2013 - 2:31 AM
Liam_c QUOTE (Box @ Jan 28, 2013 - 3:30 AM)... Jan 28, 2013 - 4:18 AM
Galcobar Use car wash soap -- it's meant for cleaning p... Jan 28, 2013 - 6:15 PM
TheCreatorOf QUOTE (Liam_c @ Jan 28, 2013 - 1:34 ... Jan 29, 2013 - 10:38 AM
tto010 I shot the birds that rested above my car with a a... Jan 29, 2013 - 1:38 PM![]() ![]() |
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