Do sprinklers damage car paint?

This can be from rain, sprinklers, water puddles, washing your car at home, a car wash, kids with squirt guns, pretty much any water that has not been filtered to remove minerals. These harmless looking spots can permanently damage your cars paint by etching into the clear coat.

Is it okay to park car on curb?

A: It is illegal, according to subsection (f) of section 22500 of the California Vehicle Code, which states “a vehicle may not be stopped, left standing or parked, whether attended or unattended, on any portion of a sidewalk or with the body of the vehicle extending over any portion of the sidewalk, except for those in …

Are water spots?

A water spot is an area of dried mineral deposits left on a surface after being allowed to air dry. Water spots can be avoided by drying after washing using a “shammy” cloth or towel for a car and a good drying cycle in a dishwasher, or by manual drying or good drainage after manually washing dishes.

How do you get water spots off your car sprinklers?

Mix 1 part regular white vinegar with 1 part distilled water (soft water is good too). It’s better not to use regular tap water which contains minerals. Apply the vinegar/water solution with a spray bottle on to the affected paint finish. Allow mixture to work for up to 10 minutes.

Is the street in front of your house yours?

A: First of all, there is no law in California against parking in front of someone else’s house as long as it’s not a red zone, green zone or area otherwise restricted or reserved for permit parking. Public streets are just that – public – and a homeowner has no legal right to reserve the space in front of his house.

What does a green painted curb mean?

Painted colored curbs have the following special parking rules: White–Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail. Green–Park for a limited time. Look for a posted sign next to the green zone for time limits, or locate the time limit painted on the curb.

Is mounting the curb bad?

Any incident with kerbs can cause damage to a car’s wheel and some part of its suspension. Often, a collision with a kerb at a higher speed will cause distortion of the suspension’s lower arm or even the suspension strut. In such circumstances, the damaged parts will have to be replaced.