Bird droppings look harmless, but they are acidic and can etch clear coat within days, especially in sun.
Bird droppings look harmless, but they are acidic and can etch clear coat within days, especially in sun. If you park outdoors in Richmond Hill, there is a good chance a car has had a direct hit. We lift them safely and check the paint underneath, rather than rubbing them off dry. Time is the enemy, so call or text soon.
The method matters. Wiping a dried dropping scratches the paint because seeds and grit sit inside it. We soften the area with a wet, pH-balanced cleaner and let it dwell, then lift the material with a clean microfibre towel. A rinse and a gentle wash follow, so no residue sits on the surface. Sunlight and heat make dried droppings bond harder, so moisture is the first step.
Once it is off, we look at the damage. A faint ring or dull patch means the clear coat has been marked. Light etching can often be polished out, and deeper etching needs more work or may only be reduced. Drivers near Devonsleigh who park under trees or lampposts tend to see it most. We show you the spot before and after.
To keep it from repeating, a wax, sealant or ceramic coating gives the paint a slicker, more protected surface so droppings lift off more easily. We also recommend dealing with fresh ones quickly. A quick visit works well if it is only one or two spots, and we can combine it with a full wash.
Want the full breakdown? Read our complete guide to bird dropping removal.
Richmond Hill is mostly detached and semi-detached homes with driveways and garages, with townhouse complexes and condo towers clustered along Yonge Street and Highway 7, so we usually set up in a driveway and also work in underground garages.
Winter salt and slush from Yonge Street, Highway 7 and the 404 build up on lower panels, and cold snaps freeze grime onto the paint. Spring pollen from mature trees and dust from ongoing development coat cars quickly.
Richmond Hill streets are busy at rush hour, and a drive to a shop on the 404 or Yonge Street takes time. A mobile detailer works at your driveway, garage or office and fits around the commute.
We regularly work in Devonsleigh, South Richvale and Rouge Woods, and every other part of Richmond Hill.
Everything is done on-site, at your location, with our own water, power and pro-grade products.
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Add the exterior for +$100 (full interior + exterior). Extras: Heavy pet hair +$75, Vomit / biohazard +$150. We come to you, 24/7. Pay after the job by card, debit, cash or e-transfer.
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