- 10/8/2024
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Car paint is exposed to various weather factors and temperatures that affect it greatly, and the more the paint is exposed to these factors, the more it begins to lose its properties, and this will lead to fading, cracking, and peeling violently.
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Things that affect your car's paint
Here are the most important things that negatively affect the car's paint, as follows:
Sunlight
Leaving the car under the sun for long periods of time will lead to damage to the paint without any doubt; because the sun's rays contain ultraviolet rays that affect the paint and cause it to fade and the appearance of white spots on it due to the erosion of the protective layer that gives the paint its shine, so it is recommended that the car be parked away from the sun's rays or covered with a protective cover to prevent the sun's rays from reaching it.
Bird droppings
Bird droppings are the first sworn enemy of car paint, and if your car's paint is stained with them, they will leave a permanent mark on the exterior of the car; because they contain acidic substances and juices that break down the components of the paint and the protective layer that is on it, especially when it is under the sun's rays, so you must wipe the bird droppings as soon as they touch the paint so that they do not leave a trace and cause the paint to be completely damaged after a while.
Tree sap
There are natural elements that can cause corrosion of your car's paint, namely tree sap, there are types of trees characterized by the sap that comes down from them on the ground, and if you park your car under it and the sap falls on it, it will cause over time to erode the protective layer and paint and change its color, and the hotter the weather, the greater and faster the damage of the sap on the paint.
Small stones
The roads are full of dirt, dust, rocks and small stones, and these things will cause damage to the car's paint when they hit it when driving the car, whether at high speeds or on rough and unpaved roads, and this issue will cause damage to the paint on the front end of the car and the sides up to the windshield, so always pay attention to the road when you drive your car to preserve the paint.
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Washing the car the wrong way
The wrong cleaning of the car is one of the things that cause damage to the paint, as using dirty, damaged or unsuitable towels for the car for cleaning will negatively affect the paint and leave clear traces on it, and cleaning the car without using the appropriate and high-quality cleaning materials will also cause damage to the paint over time, so stick to the correct car wash instructions to preserve your car's paint for as long as possible.
Street tar
When summer temperatures reach very high degrees, it is possible that the tar in the asphalt on the streets begins to melt, and when driving on it may stick to the wheels and fly on the car's paint, especially the lower side section of the car, and if the tar dries on the car body, you will have difficulty removing it without exposing the paint to damage or fading, so avoid driving on roads that you notice tar on them, especially those that have been newly paved, and if you have to walk on them, slow down as much as possible.
Street salts
Many streets, especially after the end of snow and winter, contain salt, which was used in melting snow and opening roads, in addition to the salts already present on the roads due to dust, crushed rocks and others, and the salts if they come into contact with the paint of your car or even the car from underneath can cause rust and accelerate the corrosion of the paint, so you must wash your car constantly in the winter, especially the lower area to avoid any issues on the car body and paint.
Vandalism
Paint vandalism is another common cause of damage to the car's paint, whether it is due to scratches, writing on the car or throwing materials that cause damage to the paint, so try to park your car in a closed garage or in a place away from crowds of cars and people, or you can cover the car with a suitable protective cover to protect it from vandalism, sunlight or any other harmful factors.
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Sodas
It may not occur to you that soft drinks may cause damage to your car's paint, as these drinks contain high acidity levels that can cause the protective layer of the paint to erode and wear the paint after a while, and the sugar in them leaves clear stains on the paint that cause damage to it if left for a long time, especially under the sun's rays.
Gasoline
You should be careful when refilling your car with gasoline, especially when pulling the hose from the tank, it still contains gasoline residues inside it and may fall on your car's paint, and gasoline is a strong chemical that will erode the protective layer on the paint and spoil the paint, and gasoline will leave clear marks on the paint if it is not wiped off immediately.
Oils
The car contains a group of oils that are used in car systems such as engine oil, brakes, steering and others, and these oils contain chemicals that will cause damage to the car's paint if they fall on it, and it is common for car oils to reach the body during oil level checks or during change operations, so you must wipe any oil that falls on the car's paint immediately to avoid causing damage to the paint later.
