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I imagine that this has been covered already but I cannot find it. Is there a thread of pictures that shows and identifies the various contaminants that we may expect to find on our finishes? What I would like to know is how to identify and categorize these so I know just how critical it is to remove the really nasty ones immediately and which ones can I hold off on until the next wash. I have a brand new finish that I wash typically once a week. Clearly the big seagull bombs are obvious, but I do not want to be leaving things that I should be removing ASAP just because they are small or look harmless.
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Actualy, this would be a pretty new topic. Interesting though.
The important stuff to get off are the things that can one way or another etch into your paint. Examples would be:
Bird Droppings
Hard Water, either from bridges or sprinklers
Berry/fruit droppings from overhead trees
Sap
This is interesting, I am sure you wil lget a bunch more ideas... part of it comes from knowing your environment, and what you will come in contact with.2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue -
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There are some photos around MOL of different types of contamination but there is no one post(I don't think). I too think its a great idea, something with photos and descriptions and maybe some ways to fix the 'problems'.Brandon
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I like where this thread is going. Great ideas!ScottComment
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All we need is for MP to read and do a write up for us.Comment
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Yes thats what I was counting on!Originally posted by MotorcycleDetailing View Post
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Just to add another contaminant to the list......insect droppings. Many trees in the summer months become infested with aphids or scale insects. They excrete a substance us plant types call "dew". Or just call it "bug poo" if you like. It can literally cover your car in just a day. Here's a quote from a "Google".........
"The trees attract aphids, which excrete a sticky fluid consisting mostly of tree sap. The fluid, referred to as "honeydew," can damage vehicle paint, makes it difficult to see out of vehicle windows and creates a black, sooty mould on the roofs and balconies of homes."Black......the ONLY color!Comment
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At the Meguiars detail class, I saw couple of small 3 x 5in cards bind together with pics describe different type of paint failure. Not sure it still there or not. Maybe if I can pass by one day, I suppose I can take a few pics."Huu duyen thien ly nang tuong ngo,
Vo duyen doi dien bat tuong phung."Comment
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bump! come on MP feel free to chime in on this!Comment
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It's late, we just now finished with some forum maintenance, how about tomorrow sometime?
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No problem, I was hoping you would add your thoughts to this threadOriginally posted by Mike Phillips View PostIt's late, we just now finished with some forum maintenance, how about tomorrow sometime? 
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what about snow and slush.
these stuff has got to be harmful.Comment
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