New posts (Nov 2011) on Autopia Detailing Wiki

When water on a vehicles paint surface evaporates the residue left behind comprises; atmospheric pollutants; nitrogen oxide from motor exhaust emissions and sulphur oxide emissions from chemical plants, paper making and refineries, it should also be noted that rain water also contains these contaminates, all of which can cause paint discoloration, surface etching and leaving microscopic surface imperfections and micro pores in the paint film surface that are vulnerable to deterioration, these ...

[:The term asphalt is often used as an abbreviation for asphalt concrete, asphalt refers to a mixture of mineral aggregate and bitumen (tarmac) Composed almost entirely of bitumen, which is a category of organic liquids that are highly viscous, black, sticky and wholly soluble in carbon disulfide, mostly made up of highly condensed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons]

These sometimes feel like they are in the clear coat, when in fact they have more than likely been covered with a wax ...

Resin [: a hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees]

Sap [: the sugars in the phloem cells of a woody tree]

The resin produced by most plants is a viscous liquid, composed mainly of volatile fluid terpenes, with lesser components of dissolved non-volatile solids which make resin thick and sticky.

Resin appears like a dark brown/ red coloured surface mark) some of the most common resinous tree sap types are: White Pine, Maple, ...

Be cognizant that the longer the deposit remains on the bodywork and the higher the ambient temperatures, the harder the dried deposit will be, and the greater the propensity for paint damage. This type of damage can only be prevented by motorists remaining vigilant and removing the deposit as this pollutant can have a serious negative impact on your paint finish if not removed safely and expediently. Also be aware there are no polymers, nanotechnology coatings or waxes that are acid-proof; they ...

Two stage paint system- (base, colour and clear coat) - a clear-coat finish does not oxidize in the true sense of the word (meaning that the pigments and resins mix together and the pigments are exposed to the sun's ultra-violet rays, which causes them to dry out or oxidize. The clear coat is applied to protect against this but the finish will become ‘dull’ by using harsh (abrasive) or if acidic car washing solutions as used in ‘touch less’ car washing systems, or from industrial airborne pollutants ...