Birds are majestic creatures, but their acidic droppings can severely damage your car's paint job. Here's why, and what you can do to protect your vehicle.

Bird droppings contain acid that permanently etches car paint, but ceramic coatings and proper removal techniques prevent expensive damage.

A study by Alan's Factory Outlet found that birds prefer certain types and colors of vehicles for pooping -- with brown vehicles and Ram trucks topping the list of favorite on-the-fly toilets.

Birds poop for very scientific, evolutionary reasons. That said, the beauty of science is difficult to appreciate when it materializes as unwanted poop splotches on the hood of your car. But there may ...