What is acid rain, and how does it affect my cars finish?
Emissions from chemical plants, industrial fallout, surface contaminants and other organic and inorganic materials are all an integral part of acid rain. When these elements are deposited on your car’s surface in a dry state it will appear as dust particles, but mix it with a little dew or rain and you have a mixture of sulfuric acid on your paint finish. Left on your surface for any period of time (especially if placed in the direct sunlight) may cause you to have etching on your finish. Typical acid rain damage may first look like water droplets which have dried on paint and caused discoloration. In some cases, damage appears as a white ring with a dull center. Severe cases will show pitting.
Emissions from chemical plants, industrial fallout, surface contaminants and other organic and inorganic materials are all components of acid rain. When these elements are deposited on your car’s surface in a dry state, they appear as dust. When the dust gets wet, however, from dew or rain or snow, you now have a sulfuric acid mixture on your vehicle’s paint finish. If this is left on your car for any period of time, especially if left in direct sunlight, etching may occur on the finish. Damage from acid rain can range from slight discoloration to pitting. Regular professional car washing can prevent any damage to your car, protecting not only the appearance, but also the value!
