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General question about paint and ash from wildfires

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Old 09-03-2009, 11:33 AM
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Default General question about paint and ash from wildfires

I live in Los Angeles and the recent and current fires have generated a lot of ash (among other things). Is this something that could harm paint on cars in the long run? Or is it just like the normal dust/dirt?
 
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Old 09-03-2009, 01:39 PM
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Default Re: General question about paint and ash from wildfires

Soot and Ash from a fire can be harsh on paint if it is wiped off dry. I would recommend taking the car to a brushless car wash and get the ash off of the car. It will not damage the paint by just settling on the car.
 
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