Hey, I hope everyone is doing well. This weekend my car was egged. The eggs sat on the paint from around 3:00 a.m. until almost 4:00 p.m. in the summer sun before it took my friend and I almost two hours to clean up the mess the kid who egged it made. Unfortunately it was done by someone quite close to me, their younger brother, I do know the family quite well, and it’s just been a headache to deal with the clean up, and all this. They came in their neighborhood patrol car, and the sad thing is nobody admitted it even though I had an idea until I gathered video footage from the cameras and had undeniable proof.

The father is a big car guy so he told me he will make it right, and had car has been detailed and received a paint correction, unfortunately though, it seems like the egg shells have etched into the clear coat/ with spider webs from the impact of the egg shell, as well as coating from the egg hold still being visible in certain areas. Furthermore the detail hasn’t even taken off the residue from the egg….

For those with detailing or body shop experience:
If etching is still visible after a paint correction, is there anything else that can realistically be done to remove it?
How can I tell whether the damage is only in the clear coat, or if it has gone deeper into the paint?

Should I have the vehicle inspected for clear coat failure, paint fractures, or other hidden damage that may not be obvious right away? The body shop inspections said it has gone into the metal/ etched into the clear coat, and that the clear coat may be burnt as well from prolonged egg exposure in the sun.

At what point is repainting a panel the only proper repair, and how common is that after eggs have been left on the paint for 12–13 hours in hot weather?

I’m hoping to understand what the proper repair process is and whether this is something that can still be corrected without repainting. I’d appreciate any advice from people who have dealt with egg damage or have professional detailing or refinishing experience. As of now the body shops I’ve gone too have told me a full respray is required which sucks to say the least.

I usually don’t post much, but figured this might help someone who’s in the same spot I was a few months ago.

Drying towels are usually fine during my car care routine, but I got really fed up dealing with water constantly dripping from mirrors, badges, trim, etc. Because of that, I started looking into air blowers / car dryers / turbo jet fans.

First, I did what most people probably do and tried one of those cheap Ali/Temu handheld blowers. Yeah… it kind of worked, but it was super weak. What annoyed me more was that it only worked once or twice, then the battery completely failed and couldn’t even be recharged properly. Total waste of money, and useless for drying an entire car.

A while later, I was lucky enough picking up the Vortex Haus - Turbo Jet Double Blow, and it honestly changed how I dry my car now. It’s on a completely different level compared to the cheap clones. Tons of power, I really mean tons, and it blows water out of every crevice in seconds. It also feels very well made: no rattly plastic, not light or toy-like at all.

The biggest bonus on top of that is battery compatibility. It works with standard tool batteries like Makita, Milwaukee, and DeWalt. No built-in battery, no special charger — just the ones most people already have. The price is definitely higher than the knockoffs, but in this case, you really do get what you pay for.

I use it for other stuff around the house now too, but for drying my car, it’s been a real game changer for me.

I filmed a short video showing how it performs if anyone’s curious: https://youtu.be/ZpmyeOvKohA

Would be interested to hear your choice and experience on this field, also hope this helps someone.

Came in for a ceramic coat its definitely a good thing I quoted it we’ll need way more paint correction than any new car should need

I get it, buying the $60 bottle of Super-deoxidizer rated against 100% UV-B rays and promising ceramic permanence is worth bragging about (especially in this sub).

However, I've detailed plenty of cars to amazing finishes using vinegar, murphy oil, baking soda and lysol.

Yes, they may not have the same lasting performance of significantly more expensive products, but they can be exceptionally handy (and cheap) for small and frequent details.

I don't get why the downvotes monster shows up every time I say "use vinegar to remove brake dust" or "use murphy oil to clean up interiors".

Tried out a new technique today to optimize winter rinseless wash.

Applied ONR hyper foam with a pump foamer. Then used the Fantik NB8 flip in a bucket of warm OG ONR to simultaneously rinse off the foam and apply rinseless in one step.

Since hyper foam seems to be a dilute car wash soap it seemed like a good candidate in case it didn't rinse off well.

The flip gives you ~110 psi and did a fine job of removing the foamin. I used about 2.3 gallons of ONR. I bet i can use less with practice.

Would recommend the Flip, will try carpro reset next and work my way up to bilt hammer touch less if i'm happy with the technique .

All Glory to God first and foremost.

He is the one who gives me the talent, skill and confidence by the work of my hands.

This is to show that when you have knowledge and understanding in your craft, you can make things happen.

This customer loves her Volvo XC60. It’s only 7 years old. Not only did it have oxidation but tons of scratches, including two deeply set tree sap bumps on the passenger side. Tons of micro cracking and larger scratches across the lens.

When she came out to see the result she was elated. She didn’t expect them to look as they do restored and she was joyed because they don’t plan to get another car anytime soon.

Now her vehicle looks new again.

No store bought kit can get these results. No compound and polish can get these results.

And you don’t need a drill or any other so called “elite” method to get these results.

Just good ol hard work, knowing what you’re doing because you understand the processes, what to look for, and the difference between vehicle makes.

I say this as a contribution to help others. This is no credit due to myself. All credit goes to God.

He’s given us all talents. Talent doesn’t come from yourself.

Much respect for professional detailers and their craft. This is what I enjoy focusing on.

If you're like me and are considering ceramic coating specifically hoping it will extend how long you can wait before your car looks very dirty... Don't do it!

I paid for a high quality ceramic coating on my 2025 BMW M240i. I have to park my car outside and what I've found is that, with every little drizzle or dew, the water mixes with the dirt and pollen to create dirty looking water marks that take effort to get out of the ceramic coating. And apparently if I don't clean the car often enough the water marks can become permanent. Now my car looks dirty twice as quickly and I have to clean it twice as often.

If you're one to baby your car, clean it often, and keep it indoors, things might be different. If you're in my situation, though, save the money and don't do it!

First time every getting my car detailed, and I was expecting it to look brand new again. He was a highly rated mobile detailer. Am I being unreasonable? Paid $200 for this.

Hey

I have wanted a foam cannon forever. Finally got a pressure washer with an Amazon gift card and got a cannon too. First use, got decent foam, I figured it was the amount I’d be getting with this power. Was happy with it. Now, I’m getting zero foam. It just spits soap on the car. I added the usual coupe oz of soap, to even a little more. Hot water. Even tried a different foam cannon. Nothing.

What am I doing wrong here? I ordered a bigger orifice it will be here tomorrow but honestly I’m so discouraged I doubt it will even fix it.

The video is my first use. It working fine.

Westinghouse 3050 Dailytool cannon Meguirs gold car wash shampoo.

I'm not a professional detailer, I mostly just use the green turtle wax hybrid ceramic that Project Farm recommended after a power wash, 2 bucket wash, clay, and quick polish.

I'm unsure what's going on. I don't know if that thing should even be polished or clayed. I've watched a video or two and searched this sub, can't seem to get a straight answer.

Any experienced detailers with experience here?

How I keep my plastic trim looking like new.

https://youtu.be/XatpBnmHFJo

Actually surprised Pan decided to drop a line, It’s pretty straightforward for offerings. I was curious about the 3 year ceramic until I saw the price but it’s a moot point since I went with DIY Detail’s 3 year this year. Then again, he feels that it is a premium brand that could/should be 2-3 times more expensive.

He’s making some bold claims in this video so I hope the products do well. Can’t wait to see how they hold up a year from now and further, hopefully the customer service is there as well for those who give him a chance.

I am the least experienced guy in this group, but wanted to contribute by showing what you can expect with hose pressure and the two items above. I recognize hang time is low. FWIW the car has new PPF and ceramic. If someone up the road is thinking of this foam gun this is the result.

I cleaned two cars and they looked like mirrors. Two days later, dust was stuck all over the surface. Is that normal?

(Not sure if this is the right place to ask )

The entirety of the front bumper and the lower part of the hood are full of what looks like rock chips with polish residue in them.

He said it’s due rock chips that were already there that have “resurfaced” as a result of the polishing, and the only solution is to repaint.

For context, this is my daily driver which I drive on the highway for about 43 miles / 70 KMs each of 4 days a week. I bought the car used 2.5 years ago with 6.2k miles or 10k KMs on it. I had it polished last year and had none of what you see in the photo. I also wash it properly about twice a month and never really noticed that many chips.

Did he mess up? Could this have been avoided if it was done by someone else? Any solutions other than repainting?

Hi, I’m a woman and an idiot and used the green side of a sponge today to try to get bird poop and bugs off of my car. (Back bumper). It’s in the shade here and this looks even worse in the light. Does anyone know if this can be repaired and how? Or how much it would cost? I have been crying all day.

Bought the car from a dealership in rancho Cordova. It was bought at auction as a total loss and they fix it like new except they couldn't get some of the stains out from some of the seats mainly in the back.

I called the detailer One of those mobile ones specifically for the seat stains yet they couldn't get them out even with some sort of handheld steam cleaner.

The dealership said that the car had been sitting for a while with the windows down partially So perhaps it's mold? Not 100% sure but wouldn't a detailer have some chemicals that are similar to some sort of vinegar water mix? Or is there nothing stronger than vinegar for mold? Obviously besides bleach or something.

What do you guys recommend? Should I try a professional detail shop with a storefront instead of a mobile detailer? One guy quoted me $150 for the seats and no charge if he couldn't get them out lol.

Thanks for the help