Damage Caused By Bird Dropping, Insects, Or Tree Sap - Mazda 626 Owner's Manual

I Damage Caused by Bird
Dropping, Insects, or Tree Sap
M Occurrence
Bird dropping contain acids. If these
aren't removed they can eat away the
clear and color base coat of the
vehicle's paintwork.
When insects stick to the paint surface
and decompose, corrosive compounds
form. These can erode the clear and
color base coat of the vehicle's
paintwork if they are not removed.
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Tree sap will harden and adhere
permanently to the paint finish. If you
scratch the sap off while it is hard,
some vehicle paint could come off
with it.
M Prevention
It is necessary to have your Mazda
washed and waxed to preserve its
finish according to the instructions in
this section. This should be done as
soon as possible.
Appearance Care
Bird droppings can be removed with a
soft sponge and water. If you are
traveling and these are not available, a
moistened tissue may also take care of
the problem. The cleaned area should
be waxed according to the instructions
in this section.
Insects and tree sap are best removed
with a soft sponge and water or a
commercially available chemical
cleaner.
Another method is to cover the
affected area with dampened
newspaper for one to two hours. After
removing the newspaper, rinse off the
loosened debris with water.
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