
So what is acid rain and how acid rain damages on cars? To put it simply, acid rain can be referred to as any water-based weather elements that come from the sky, for example, rain, dew, and snow. As these elements contain acidity, it can cause major problems to your car's paint if accumulated on the exterior of your car over time.
Studies have shown that after water evaporates, the remaining acidic material can ruin the paint and even weaken the metal. The acid rain damage on cars can get more serious overtime under the corrosion of the acidic compound together with the effects from other extreme weather conditions such as snow or intense sunlight.
In order to keep your beloved vehicle clear from this annoying marks, it is advised that you should have your car washed regularly to make sure there is nothing harmful left on the car's paint after water evaporates. And always remember to get your vehicle covered when you have to park your car outside for a long time.
The acid rain damage on cars can get more serious overtime under the corrosion of the acidic compound and other extreme weather conditions
So what if your car is already spotted with annoying acid rain marked all over its body? Moving on to the next part of our article on Philkotse.com to know what to do.
It might sound weird as of how clay is going to help and how it works to erase the marks. However, clay is popularly used in a pliable automotive clay bar which allows to delete strains, dirt, and grimes out of the paint layer. This bar is made by kneading a clay bar into a soft long-shape with distilled water storing in a sprayer/detailer bottle.
Make sure you slide the clay bar smoothly and gently through all affected areas
The question now is "where you can find clay bars?". Fortunately, it can be found at any big car care retailers and hardware stores.
One drawback of this method is that it is only helpful for newly-created acid rain spots on car windows. For more stubborn marks, continue to read our article.
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As you might already know, this chemical combination is commonly used for cleaning glass. Interestingly, it works on painted surfaces too. One safety alert is wearing a pair of rubber gloves while applying this treatment to protect your hands.
Watermark remover is familiarly deployed for glass, but it is effective on painted surfaces too
* NOTE: Do not let the watermark remover stay on the damaged surface longer than 1 or as much as 2 minutes to preserve the clear coat.
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If the two above-mentioned methods do not work, this is another solution for you. This is an intense cleansing method applied for acid rain marks that have been accumulated for a long-standing time. To erase the stubborn marks, you need a technological backup: a dual-active polisher or you can also clean manually with a finishing compound.
To erase the stubborn marks, you need a technological backup: a dual-active
This machine is not a basically required tool, so it is not easy to find it in every home, despite owning one, you might be not sure about how to use it precisely. If you are interested in this skill but never experienced it yet, it is best to go for professional car detailing services. Obviously, depending on the center to fix the marks must cost a little bit of money, but it's worth compared to rubbing it by yourself with highly potential damaging.
In case you still desire to let rubbing done by your effort, asking the professional how to use this tool properly; or youtube is such a reservoir of useful knowledge, checking some guidance videos prior to getting started.
Make sure that your finishing compound is well-qualified. Along with it, choose a few microfiber towels and a detailer spray.
Rub the marks away in a quick circular motion while still maintain equal pressure
One last thing is to wax the car with a nanotechnology or sealant wax to save your car from the potential damage in the future.
Hopefully, you have found some handy tips on how to remove acid rain spots from car windows and car paint. Follow Philkotse.com for more helpful tips on car maintenance.
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