Why Is Egging Cars Bad?
As Harmless as Eggs Seem, They Can Actually Wreak Havoc on Vehicle Paint Surfaces and Cause Long-Lasting, Permanent Damage. .. . Not Only Are the Shells a...
As harmless as eggs seem, they can actually wreak havoc on vehicle paint surfaces and cause long-lasting, permanent damage. ... Not only are the shells a danger, but the actual yolk and egg white are extremely corrosive to paint surfaces, and can actually eat into the car's surface if left on too long.
Why do eggs ruin car paint?
Egg Shell. Egg shells break relatively easily, and when thrown at high velocity, the shells will shatter into sharp shards. The shards of the shells can cause superficial scratches to the surface of the protective clear coat on a car and, in some cases, penetrate the clear coat, scratching the paint.
How much damage does egging a car do?
It might seem pretty harmless to have egg on your car, but eggs can actually destroy the paint and cause long-lasting and even permanent damage to your vehicle. The longer the egg has a chance to sit the worse the damage becomes and with any sunlight the damage amplifies.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
