9 "culprits" that can easily damage car paint

Tree sap can stick to your car’s paint and leave a stain that is difficult to remove. It can also react with the paint and cause spots. You won’t be able to remove it with regular scrubbing, so you’ll need a special cleaning mixture or clay.

When forced to go through newly paved roads, surely around the wheel wells and bumpers of your car will be covered with asphalt from the tires. Not only is it unsightly, it is also the cause of bad effects on the paint surface.

Eggs can damage car paint in two different ways. First, the acids in the whites and yolks can eat away at the surface and leave stains; second, eggshells can also scratch the paint.

Bird droppings do not actually harm car paint, but when combined with sunlight, they leave stubborn stains on the paint surface. Experts recommend that you use a damp cloth to clean bird droppings as soon as possible to avoid damage to the paint.

Spring and summer are the seasons when bugs are most likely to nest on windshields and bumpers. Over time, the acids from these insects can eat away at your car's paint.

Coffee and drinks containing caffeine are acidic, if you accidentally spill them on your car. In addition, carbonated drinks are often highly oxidizing, so they can easily have a negative impact on the car's paint.

Rain is actually a mixture of water and sediments deposited in the atmosphere, this compound contains higher concentrations of nitric and sulfuric acids than normal water. If you leave your car after the rain to dry, this layer of acid can gradually destroy the paint surface, creating stains and reducing the shine of the car.

When filling up, sometimes the gas station staff will pull the pump out of the vehicle while the gas is still leaking out. Gasoline is a very strong detergent, so it will quickly corrode the paint if not cleaned... Diesel motorbikes are prone to yellow stains right under the fuel tank cap because of oil spilling out when filling. Therefore, you need to pay close attention to this issue every time you have to fill up fuel.

Washing your car with a high-intensity jet of water, improper drying, and even frequent exposure to rain can also cause damage to the paint. Because most liquids in general and water in particular can cause oxidation, leading to metal corrosion when the paint loses its ability to absorb water and evaporates.