Some kids threw eggs on dad's car, detail?

fchen911 · 09-14-2009, 08:32 PM

Hi guys,

Pls help! There were some kids playing outside last night and this morning i realized someone has thrown an egg to my dad's car. The stain can still be seen even after car wash. What should i do to clear the egg stain on the car paint? I first think of detail but its already too late to go today ( after 5pm ). I live in Diamond Bar southern california area, any suggestion? Pls help. Thanks.

deletedelete · 09-14-2009, 08:34 PM

Wow, unbelievable. I dont know but I thought that eggs leave bad damage that is not easily wiped off. Im sure one of the detailers will know, but u probably should have put this in the detailing section to get the experts.

fchen911 · 09-14-2009, 08:47 PM

Use Meguiar scratch X??? Will this work?

ZuerstBMW · 09-14-2009, 08:48 PM

You will have to have the section repainted because the paint is ruined, sorry.

SpecC · 09-14-2009, 09:00 PM

if you have access to clay, you should try that first

if not, you should contact a detailer to get it polished

fchen911 · 09-14-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpecC

if you have access to clay, you should try that first

if not, you should contact a detailer to get it polished

Is lawrence your friend? Do u have his cell phone #? I am trying to find him too. Thanks.

Cosmin · 09-14-2009, 09:12 PM

did it itch in paint already?

jopa489 · 09-14-2009, 09:17 PM

Was it baking in the sun for any period of time? A picture of the damage would be best.

Eggs are extremely acidic, and can do permanent damage to the clearcoat - especially if left on there for an extended period of time. To remove the stain, you'll be best off with some diluted vinegar (start 2:1 maybe). Use an MF cloth and gently work it into the area and see if that helps. Some people recommend leaving the cloth (soaked in the vinegar mix) on the car for a little while.

If that doesn't work, you may need to wetsand (followed by a series of polishing steps) to remove it.

Remember to add a layer of protection (sealant of wax) back to where the vinegar (or wetsanding/polish, for that matter) was done.

fchen911 · 09-14-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosmin

did it itch in paint already?

Itch in paint? I can not really tell, its like a smear shadow even after i washed the area. I believe it happened after midnight last night so should be about 24 hours till now.

jopa489 · 09-14-2009, 09:33 PM

Edit: Thread merged so this post is redundant.

BMWinNorthdakota · 09-14-2009, 11:05 PM

Id just try some wax cleaner..> like some zymol or something. then do the hardcore stuff

BK · 09-14-2009, 11:59 PM

Unfortunately, egg damage can be very bad on cars. There are lots of stories on autopia.org (try a search there and here), and they rarely have a good ending. Rinsing the egg off quickly, you may be able to polish it back into shape, but often it seems the eggshell damages paint as much as the raw egg itself.

Merged your two threads into one.

Craig@SupremePower · 09-15-2009, 12:19 AM

ouch...

edison_chen · 09-15-2009, 12:34 AM

Re-paint would probably be the best option. When the eggs hit the paint, the egg shells chips the paint, and would leave chips on the paint.

Innovative Detailing · 09-15-2009, 02:26 AM

Generally what happens is irreversable paint damage caused by the acidity of the egg. It will usually leave a distinct pattern which is impossible to remove therefore as others have said to repaint would be the best option to restore the finish.

Dave/Innovative

pruettfan · 09-15-2009, 04:10 AM

It is possible your car or homeowners would cover the repair. Even if you can mask it to some extent the damage is done to the clear coat and it will only get worse over time. I would consider repainting this area if it makes sense to you to do so. Scratch X will do nothing to help this situation.

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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Was it baking in the sun for any period of time? A picture of the damage would be best. Eggs are extremely acidic, and can do permanent damage to the clearcoat - especially if left on there for an extended period of time. To remove the stain, you'll be best off with some diluted vinegar (start 2:1 maybe). Use an MF cloth and gently work it into the area and see if that helps. Some people recommend leaving the cloth (soaked in the vinegar mix) on the car for a little while. If that doesn't work, you may need to wetsand (followed by a series of polishing steps) to remove it. Remember to add a layer of protection (sealant of wax) back to where the vinegar (or wetsanding/polish, for that matter) was done. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Unfortunately, egg damage can be very bad on cars. There are lots of stories on autopia.org (try a search there and here), and they rarely have a good ending. Rinsing the egg off quickly, you may be able to polish it back into shape, but often it seems the eggshell damages paint as much as the raw egg itself. Merged your two threads into one. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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edison_chen Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2009 Toyota Camry SE Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: 604 Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Re-paint would probably be the best option. When the eggs hit the paint, the egg shells chips the paint, and would leave chips on the paint.
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Innovative Detailing Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 08 M3, 06 Denali, 53Ford F100 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Generally what happens is irreversable paint damage caused by the acidity of the egg. It will usually leave a distinct pattern which is impossible to remove therefore as others have said to repaint would be the best option to restore the finish. Dave/Innovative
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pruettfan Brigadier General 1622 Rep 3,402 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, LBB, DCT, Exec Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	It is possible your car or homeowners would cover the repair. Even if you can mask it to some extent the damage is done to the clear coat and it will only get worse over time. I would consider repainting this area if it makes sense to you to do so. Scratch X will do nothing to help this situation.
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