My car just gets dusty with some water spots from the rain in the summer, so washing and waxing it is not important, right?
(Back to Top) No way, even after a spring rain, your car needs to be washed promptly. Let’s take a quick look at the environment our cars have to face for us, especially in the summer. Our Colorado sunshine and high elevation magnify the damage ultraviolet radiation, UV, does to the finish of cars, dulling the shine. Air pollution leaves microscopic particles on the surface, consisting of all sorts of strange chemicals, damaging paint. Acid rain also chemically damages the clear coat layer. Tree sap will damage the paint surface as will the protein left by bug splats on your car’s finish. Even just plain old dirt and mud caked on surfaces holds water up against the surface, encouraging rust, especially on the undercarriage. The best approach is to be sure your car’s surfaces are protected with wax or polymer sealants and kept clean. Even though it may seem like a little spring rain shower, your car has just been rinsed in acid and other pollutants; the bug splat and tree sap have been
