Active Wash: Tree Sap & Bird Dropping Removal
Seven days ago we launched Permanon Active Wash online. Today, stock is running low.
The reason lands on your bonnet every time you park under a tree.
Spring in Australia brings two of the most damaging contaminants your paint will ever face: tree sap and bird droppings. Here’s why they do so much damage so fast, how to remove them safely, and the paint protection that detailers use to stop them sticking in the first place.
Spring’s Double Hit: Tree Sap and Bird Droppings
🦜 Bird droppings etch paint within hours
Bird droppings contain uric acid. On a hot day, the sun softens your clear coat and the dropping settles in. As the paint cools, the clear coat locks around it.
The result is a dull, etched outline that won’t wash out. On a dark car in summer heat, etching can begin within hours.
🌳 Tree sap bonds tight and traps grit
Sap from gums, pines and jacarandas is sticky, bonds tightly and attracts dust and grit. Wipe it dry and you drag those abrasive particles straight across your paint, leaving fine scratches behind.
Leave either one until the weekend wash and the damage is already done.
Why Active Wash Is the Answer
• Made for exactly this. Removes tree sap, resin, bird droppings, insect acids, road grime and traffic film.
• Safe on every finish. pH-balanced and safe on paint, clear coat, glass, rubber and your existing surface sealant. It cleans the mess without stripping your paint protection.
• No rigorous scrubbing, no scraping. Soak, lift, wipe and rinse.
• Serious value. One litre of concentrate makes 20 litres of wash.
• Clean conscience. Biodegradable, zero forever chemicals, no harsh chemical cocktails.
Shop Permanon Active Wash
How to Remove Tree Sap and Bird Droppings From Car Paint
1. Dilute Active Wash at 5–10% in water, or stronger depending on soiling.
2. Soak a clean microfibre cloth in the solution and lay it over the spot for 3–5 minutes.
3. Gently lift the softened residue away. Never drag it across the paint.
4. Wipe and rinse the area clean, then pat dry with a fresh microfibre.
5. For stubborn sap, repeat the soak with a stronger dilution.
Never use tissues, paper towel or your fingernails. They scratch paint, especially when grit is present.
Lock It In: Paint Protection That Stops the Next Mess Sticking
Cleaning fixes today’s problem. A surface sealant stops tomorrow’s.
Finish with Gold Line PSi+14. Its Si14 nano shield keeps sap and droppings sitting on top of the surface instead of bonding to your clear coat, so the next mess lifts away with a soak. For PPF or wrapped cars, use Silver Line PSi+14.
🔹 Permanon Gold Line: The Universal Nano Sealant
The most versatile product in the lineup. One concentrate, endless applications. It’s the one professionals and car enthusiasts keep coming back to, because it simply works everywhere.
• Invisible hydrophobic shield: repels water, resists contamination and withstands -40°C to +300°C, with very high UV protection
• Bonds instantly by electrostatic adhesion: no buffing, no curing, zero surface damage
• Cuts future wash time by up to 80%, with 6–8 months of protection per application
🔹 Permanon Silver Line: The Specialised Surface Sealant
Silver Line is developed for sensitive surfaces. It’s engineered to be safe on vinyl wraps, PPF, gloss and satin finishes, aircraft exteriors and boats, with no silicone, no solvents and no change to the surface.
• A 500 mL ready-to-use bottle covers 2–3 cars
• Protects for 6–8 months per application
Why Professional Detailers Use Permanon
Detailers don’t have time for products that slow them down or put a client’s finish at risk. Here’s why Permanon has earned a place in their kits:
• Faster turnaround. The surface sealant bonds instantly with no buffing or curing time, so more cars get finished each day.
• Zero risk to the finish. Active Wash is pH-balanced and sealant-safe, and the Si14 sealants bond electrostatically without altering the paint. No re-work, no unhappy clients.
• One system, every surface. Paint, glass, trim, wraps and PPF are all covered by one clean-and-protect system, which means fewer bottles in the van.
• Low cost per car. Concentrates dilute down to as little as $10.27/L, protecting margins on every job.
• Results clients can see. Water beads and dirt rinses off for months, so clients come back for maintenance rather than paint correction.
• Eco credentials to sell. Biodegradable, zero forever chemicals and no harsh chemical cocktails, which is a real selling point for clients and wash bays alike.
Quick Reference: The Permanon Clean-and-Protect System
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Situation
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Product
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Why
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Fresh sap, bird droppings or insect acid
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Active Wash
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pH-balanced, sealant-safe, made for vehicle surfaces
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Paint protection after cleaning
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Gold Line PSi+14
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Si14 nano shield, up to 80% less wash time
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PPF, vinyl wraps, satin finishes
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Silver Line PSi+14
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Silicone-free and solvent-free, safe on sensitive surfaces
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Secure Your Bottle Before This Batch Sells Out
Spring is just getting started, and so is the demand. Clean it right, seal it once, and spend the season enjoying the finish instead of fixing it.
Here’s Why Permanon Active Wash Nearly Sold Out a Week After Launch 🚀
Active Wash: Tree Sap & Bird Dropping Removal
Seven days ago we launched Permanon Active Wash online. Today, stock is running low.
The reason lands on your bonnet every time you park under a tree.
Spring in Australia brings two of the most damaging contaminants your paint will ever face: tree sap and bird droppings. Here’s why they do so much damage so fast, how to remove them safely, and the paint protection that detailers use to stop them sticking in the first place.
Spring’s Double Hit: Tree Sap and Bird Droppings
🦜 Bird droppings etch paint within hours
Bird droppings contain uric acid. On a hot day, the sun softens your clear coat and the dropping settles in. As the paint cools, the clear coat locks around it.
The result is a dull, etched outline that won’t wash out. On a dark car in summer heat, etching can begin within hours.
🌳 Tree sap bonds tight and traps grit
Sap from gums, pines and jacarandas is sticky, bonds tightly and attracts dust and grit. Wipe it dry and you drag those abrasive particles straight across your paint, leaving fine scratches behind.
Leave either one until the weekend wash and the damage is already done.
Why Active Wash Is the Answer
• Made for exactly this. Removes tree sap, resin, bird droppings, insect acids, road grime and traffic film.
• Safe on every finish. pH-balanced and safe on paint, clear coat, glass, rubber and your existing surface sealant. It cleans the mess without stripping your paint protection.
• No rigorous scrubbing, no scraping. Soak, lift, wipe and rinse.
• Serious value. One litre of concentrate makes 20 litres of wash.
• Clean conscience. Biodegradable, zero forever chemicals, no harsh chemical cocktails.
Shop Permanon Active Wash
How to Remove Tree Sap and Bird Droppings From Car Paint
1. Dilute Active Wash at 5–10% in water, or stronger depending on soiling.
2. Soak a clean microfibre cloth in the solution and lay it over the spot for 3–5 minutes.
3. Gently lift the softened residue away. Never drag it across the paint.
4. Wipe and rinse the area clean, then pat dry with a fresh microfibre.
5. For stubborn sap, repeat the soak with a stronger dilution.
Never use tissues, paper towel or your fingernails. They scratch paint, especially when grit is present.
Lock It In: Paint Protection That Stops the Next Mess Sticking
Cleaning fixes today’s problem. A surface sealant stops tomorrow’s.
Finish with Gold Line PSi+14. Its Si14 nano shield keeps sap and droppings sitting on top of the surface instead of bonding to your clear coat, so the next mess lifts away with a soak. For PPF or wrapped cars, use Silver Line PSi+14.
🔹 Permanon Gold Line: The Universal Nano Sealant
The most versatile product in the lineup. One concentrate, endless applications. It’s the one professionals and car enthusiasts keep coming back to, because it simply works everywhere.
• Invisible hydrophobic shield: repels water, resists contamination and withstands -40°C to +300°C, with very high UV protection
• Bonds instantly by electrostatic adhesion: no buffing, no curing, zero surface damage
• Cuts future wash time by up to 80%, with 6–8 months of protection per application
Shop Gold Line PSi+14 Ready-to-Use
Shop Gold Line PSi+14 Concentrate
🔹 Permanon Silver Line: The Specialised Surface Sealant
Silver Line is developed for sensitive surfaces. It’s engineered to be safe on vinyl wraps, PPF, gloss and satin finishes, aircraft exteriors and boats, with no silicone, no solvents and no change to the surface.
• A 500 mL ready-to-use bottle covers 2–3 cars
• Protects for 6–8 months per application
Shop Silver Line PSi+14 Ready-to-Use
Shop Silver Line PSi+14 Concentrate
Why Professional Detailers Use Permanon
Detailers don’t have time for products that slow them down or put a client’s finish at risk. Here’s why Permanon has earned a place in their kits:
• Faster turnaround. The surface sealant bonds instantly with no buffing or curing time, so more cars get finished each day.
• Zero risk to the finish. Active Wash is pH-balanced and sealant-safe, and the Si14 sealants bond electrostatically without altering the paint. No re-work, no unhappy clients.
• One system, every surface. Paint, glass, trim, wraps and PPF are all covered by one clean-and-protect system, which means fewer bottles in the van.
• Low cost per car. Concentrates dilute down to as little as $10.27/L, protecting margins on every job.
• Results clients can see. Water beads and dirt rinses off for months, so clients come back for maintenance rather than paint correction.
• Eco credentials to sell. Biodegradable, zero forever chemicals and no harsh chemical cocktails, which is a real selling point for clients and wash bays alike.
Quick Reference: The Permanon Clean-and-Protect System
Situation
Product
Why
Fresh sap, bird droppings or insect acid
Active Wash
pH-balanced, sealant-safe, made for vehicle surfaces
Paint protection after cleaning
Gold Line PSi+14
Si14 nano shield, up to 80% less wash time
PPF, vinyl wraps, satin finishes
Silver Line PSi+14
Silicone-free and solvent-free, safe on sensitive surfaces
Secure Your Bottle Before This Batch Sells Out
Spring is just getting started, and so is the demand. Clean it right, seal it once, and spend the season enjoying the finish instead of fixing it.
Shop Active Wash now