Auto paint contamination is a condition where the paint surface feels rough and gritty. It is caused by industrial fallout and tiny metal shavings from brake dust. Auto paint contamination leads to rust and can cause serious damage to your car’s finish. It cannot be removed by washing, waxing or polishing.
Causes of Paint Contamination
There is no way to prevent auto paint contamination. The causes of auto paint contamination include:
Rail Dust: Rail dust is produced from the friction of a train’s wheels against railroad tracks. Most new cars are shipped to dealerships by train; therefore, a new car’s finish can be contaminated before it gets to the dealership. If you live near a railroad track or your daily route to work takes you past the tracks your car is subject to rail dust contamination.
Brake Dust: Brake dust is particles produced from the friction of brake pads rubbing against the rotor and dispensed into the air on the highway where it comes into contact with other cars.
Industrial fallout is another type of pollution; it is a byproduct of our modern industrial age.
Removing Paint Contamination
The best way to safely remove paint contamination is with a clay bar, which, unlike rubbing compounds, is non-abrasive. Poly Clay bars are the best because they do not dry with age or decompose with repeated applications. They are non-abrasive and clear coat safe.
Follow directions and use a clay lubricant to reduce friction between the clay bar the paint surface. Be sure to wash the car first because dirt and grit on the surface will cause scratching.
Work in sections, apply a light mist of lubricant, and then glide the clay bar across the area until the finish is smooth and the contaminants are removed. Wipe with a clean, dry microfiber towel and continue working in sections until the entire vehicle has been treated.
As the clay bar becomes soiled, pull, stretch and refold to expose a new area. When it is completely soiled throw it out. A 2 oz clay bar should last through 5 to 7 treatments. Be careful not to drop the clay bar on the ground.
Clay bars only remove contamination; they do not remove scratches or restore the gloss. Polish or wax the car after removing paint contamination to restore the shine and protect the paint.
This information is provided by Willie Fisher, owner of Collision on Wheels, a mobile auto body repair shop. Collision on Wheels provides on-site, mobile auto body repair, scratch repair, dent repair, paint repair, auto bumper, door and fender repair for consumers in Clackamas County, Columbia County, Multnomah County, Washington County, Yamhill County, Portland, Beaverton, Gresham, Hillsboro, Canby, Damascus, Gladstone, King City, Lake Oswego, Lake Grove, Milwaukie, Newberg, Oregon City, Parkrose, Sherwood, Tigard, Troutdale, Tualatin, West Linn, Wilsonville, Aloha, Beavercreek, Clackamas, Dunthorpe, Garden Home, Raleigh Hills, West Slope and neighboring cities and communities.
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