Why Your Car Should Be Detailed After Rain

Lately, it seems as if it rains every day – and pretty much has. You might think there’s no need to have your car detailed, and we get that. Yet, there are plenty of reasons to make your car look like new – even when it’s raining. 

Rainwater Isn’t Clean

A fresh rain might make your car seem clean, but it’s not. Unfortunately, rainwater has a lot of natural pollutants. This is because rainwater catches things as it falls. Things like dust, dirt, and other materials not good for the long-term health of your car. In fact, they catch all of the pollutants in the air and those end up on your car’s paint. Once the rainwater evaporates, guess what’s left on your car’s exterior? Not only that, but the sun helps corrode things further. And while this isn’t an immediate issue, it is eventually.

Acid Rain

While we don’t live in an area with heavy pollutants, they’re still out there. It depends on the cocktail of pollutants in the air, but with the right mix, you get acid rain. This causes damage like etched water marks. And these end up having to be buffed and polished to remove the damage.

How Often Should You Have Your Car Detailed?

While it’s not necessary to have a detail job every time it rains, every 6-8 weeks is ideal in order to ensure your car stays in pristine condition. In between details, try to wipe down the rainwater with a microfiber cloth, if possible. We realize that with it raining so often, this is often hard to do. That’s why a detail is imperative to reverse some of the damage rainwater does to your car.