Who recommends environmental paint protection?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends the use of a protective coating that protects the original finish of your vehicle. What is Environmental Fallout (E.F.)? Environmental fallout refers to damage caused by air pollution (e.g., acid rain), decaying insects, bird droppings, pollen, and tree sap. How does E.F. (Acid Rain) get on my vehicle? The acidic compounds may fall to earth as rain, snow, fog, or may join dry particles and fall as dry deposition. Does environmental fallout (acid rain)really damage vehicles? All forms of acid rain, including dry deposition, especially when dry acidic deposition is mixed with dew or rain, may damage automotive coatings. Usually the damage is permanent; once it has occurred, the only solution is to repaint. Will the manufacturers paint/clear coat be enough? Recent federally mandated changes in automotive paint systems (EPA) require manufacturers to use softer waterborn paints. The auto and coatings industries are fully aware of the
