Sunscreen on the car paint: Acting quickly protects against damage

Created: 06/07/2022, 15:15

Sunscreen, bird droppings and insect remains should be removed from the car paint quickly.

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In summer, an unfavorable movement can quickly get sunscreen on the paint - but the greasy film should be removed quickly.

Some people wash their cars more often than others less often.

For example, some people avoid the car wash entirely even in winter

but you should only skip the car wash when the temperature is extremely below zero.

In summer, on the other hand, there is at least a perceived willingness to whip the vehicle into shape.

After all, the

is usually better then - and the car is usually not immediately dirty again.

Incidentally, it does not always have to be the most expensive laundry.

However, it doesn't matter whether you like driving to the car wash more or less - there are certain

on the paintwork that should be removed immediately, especially in summer.

Sunscreen on car paint: Acting quickly protects against damage

Not so long ago, for example, so-called “blood rain” fell in Germany: the dust from the Sahara settled on many cars.

In this case, too, it was advisable to act quickly in order to avoid

to the paintwork.

are particularly aggressive –

their harmful effects are amplified

at

In this case, DEKRA experts recommend soaking the dried-up legacies of the birds with a wet cloth and then carefully wiping them off.

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However, a quick reaction is also recommended if

has gotten on the car paint.

It doesn't matter whether the children left a greasy handprint on the fender or you touched the paintwork yourself when you got in: sunscreen can leave permanent marks on the paintwork.

The

North Rhine therefore recommends removing the

in good time with water and foam - better still with a special car shampoo.

Car care in summer: Also remove insect remains quickly

Another typical summer dirt problem is

which accumulates in the front area and on the exterior mirrors, especially after long cross-country trips.

In this case, too, one should not wait too long before removing it, since the deposits can practically “burn in” due to the heat.

helps with soaking, after which the insect dirt should be able to be washed off.

But be careful: You should not always polish the car paint with supposed home remedies, as the ADAC advises.