How bad is the snow for the paint?
How bad is the snow for the paint? Yea I ran out of money now and started snowing today, and I wanted to get a cover but they are 160+ damn... now I had to go out and clean the snow as soon as it was gone but maybe is not that bad,, what you guys think.. cover for sure or it wont hurt it. Is a black paint though.. http://www.myls1.com
Last edited by Christian8A; Jun 8, 2008 at 10:57 PM.
snow is nothing to be concerned about, unless there's a layer of ice under it that might scratch the car when it slides off. it's just like rain.
the salt that's on the roads is the big problem.
the salt that's on the roads is the big problem.
Originally Posted by NDFORSPD
what about acid rain type snow? would that eat thru the finish? lol, almost sounds like a stupid ???!!!
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I wouldn't be too concerned about snow getting on the car - I'd be much more concerned with all the scratches/swirl marks you will put in the paint by cleaning the snow off. I would have just let the snow melt off naturally.
Hell, I go to great pains to buff out all the swirl marks on my black T/A with Menzerna - only takes brushing up against the car with clothes one time to put some back in - depending on what you used to clean off the snow - I would assume it was much more aggressive...
-Jay-
Hell, I go to great pains to buff out all the swirl marks on my black T/A with Menzerna - only takes brushing up against the car with clothes one time to put some back in - depending on what you used to clean off the snow - I would assume it was much more aggressive...
-Jay-
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On The Tree
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you could cover it with a tarp if your realy concerned, put a blanket underneath it for pading and hold it all down with bungee cords, it not good looking but it would cover the car.
but like previously mentioned, snow is usually only whater mixed with a little dirt, what kills cars is the salt (or stones/sand depending on area).
but like previously mentioned, snow is usually only whater mixed with a little dirt, what kills cars is the salt (or stones/sand depending on area).
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Originally Posted by 1QUIKWS6
I wouldn't be too concerned about snow getting on the car - I'd be much more concerned with all the scratches/swirl marks you will put in the paint by cleaning the snow off. I would have just let the snow melt off naturally.
-Jay-
-Jay-
Yeah definately, when it snowed last week, I let the snow slowly but surely melt off/fly off when driving.....even with my DD, i never let a brush touch the paint.
Damn, the worst part is, I drove the car just about 5 miles away man and the damn thing was covered with white dust, I think thats the damn salt they put, so I already washed it but eww, not using that car now.
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From: Holland Twp/Milford, New Jersey
acid rain/snow can be damaging if you have a car without a clearcoat. for example, my '78 TA has fades all over the place if u look at it from the right angles. however, with a clearcoat, you won't have any problems. the salt from the roads is what you have to worry about.
