PAINT ISSUE:

acid rain stains on car -OR- chemical stains in auto paint -OR- paint etched by bird droppings

PREVENTION:

• Avoid parking near sources of chemical fallout.
• Use a strong, resistant clear coat.
• Use basecoat/clearcoat systems for best chemical protection.
• Wash off contaminants (bird droppings, sap, bugs) ASAP; don’t let them bake in the sun.
• Wash with baking soda solution after acid rain or contamination.

TO REPAIR:

• Deep: Wet sand, buff, polish.
• If sanding/buffing removes too much clear, refinish the panel.
• Minor: Polish with cutting compound.
• Severe: Repaint panel.