Solution

Step 1

Don't delay, you have to clean the egg off the paint as soon as possible. Left to sit (especially in hot weather or in direct sunlight) the egg will etch its way through the clear coat and into the base colored coat of the paint finish. At that point, the area will have to be repainted to restore the original condition. For this reason, timing is of the essence!

Just remember to clean the area without causing any more paint damage. DON'T use paper towels, old rags or any other cloth/applicator that will scratch the surface. Also, don't use glass cleaner which is designed for cleaning glass. If you've done any of these, don't panic. You've given yourself more work to do but it can be fixed.

With your car in the shade so that the paint finish is cool to the touch, wash your car to remove any loose dirt and contaminants. Read our Proper Washing and Drying

Or, if your car is already clean, just wash the area to be treated or use einszett Spray Wax to remove any loose dust or debris in the affected area so you won't cause additional scratches while treating the area.

The key is to remove the contaminant to neutralize its etching properties as soon as possible.

Step 2

Now that the surface is clean and dry, we need to remove the damaged paint finish. This is done using car polish. We will be using two types of polishes for different polishing stages.

First, polish the area with einszett's compound polish Intensive Paste. The strong abrasives in Intensive Paste will safely remove the damaged layers of paint. Don't worry, we are talking microns so you won't be completely removing the clear coat how to properly apply car polish. If applying by hand, use a cotton towel for the best results. Polish the surface until the appearance of the damage is reduced. This might take two to three applications so be patient.

If applying by machine such as a Dual Action Orbital, apply on a medium-high setting (varies by machine) with a cutting foam pad.

Advanced Users:

After cleaning the affected area, wetsand the damaged area with 2000 grit sandpaper and prior to polishing the surface with Intensive Paste. Use extreme care when wetsanding or you will further damage the surface if you perform incorrectly.

After polishing with Intensive Paste, the paint finish will have compound polish abrasions left from the polish. In the next step, will remove those abrasions and polish the surface.

Step 3

Using einszett Paint Polish, polish the surface using a cotton towel until you achieve a deeper, smoother finish. This might require two to three applications. When completed, the surface should look significantly improved with the majority of the defect removed.

Step 4

After polishing the paint, you need to seal the finish with a protective layer of wax. Apply einszett Glanz Wax to protect the paint against oxidation, UV rays, bird droppings, acid rain, road grime and from any future egg attacks (if you should be so unfortunate). Read our guide to applying Glanz Wax for more detailed information.

Prevention

Of course there's no way to prevent someone from throwing eggs at your car. However, be sure to maintain a protective layer of Glanz Wax to slow down the effects of eggs but also everyday contaminants like bird droppings, tree sap and road grime which can also cause damage to your paint. Proper car care protection and timing is everything. Polish and wax your car twice a year if you have a daily driver. Even though it lasts between four and six months, you can apply Glanz Wax more often to ensure sufficient protection.

It's also recommended that you carry a clean microfiber towel and a bottle of einszett Spray Wax in case you are away from home you can clean any bird droppings, sap or egg immediately (carrying it in an einszett Car Care Bag is not a bad idea either).

Every minute counts and if you can remove any contaminants quickly, your paint finish will be all the better for it.

If you have any questions, contact us!