You can protect your car’s paint from tree sap, pollen, and bird droppings by applying a DIY ceramic coating, a task that takes about two hours and costs a fraction of professional detailing. This transparent layer bonds chemically to your paint, creating a hydrophobic shield that repels organic contaminants before they etch into the clear coat.
If you park under trees regularly (and let’s face it, shaded street parking is gold in the city), you’ve probably noticed the sticky aftermath. Spring brings pollen showers that bake onto hoods in the sun. Summer delivers sap that hardens like glue. Birds, well, they …