MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Can Bird Poop Ruin Your Car Paint?

Bird droppings on black car

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Can Bird Poop Ruin Your Car Paint?

It’s happened to all of us. You walk out to get in your car and see that giant white spot. A bird pooped on your car. But can it actually damage your car? Turns out, yes. It can.

The bird poop itself, depending on how much, can ruin your car paint. The uric acid can cause pH levels in bird poop to range between 3 – 4.5. That’s enough to eat into your paint. The best thing to do is hopefully catch it earlier and clean it off as soon as possible.

Stay away birds!

 

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