View Full Version : Extra care with pollen?
breakneckvtec
05-15-2003, 12:53 PM
Well first its snow, now its pollen. When I go to wash my car do I need to do anything different to prevent swirls? I just got them out and I want to keep it as swirl free as I can. Any special care I need to be aware of with pollen?
meGrimlock
05-15-2003, 01:01 PM
Just as with any normal washing, rinse thoroughly, and use as little pressure against the paint as possible when using your wash mitt or pad.
imported_Intel486
05-15-2003, 04:04 PM
Use a good stream of water to try to rinse as much of the pollen off the paint as you can before you touch it with a wash mitt.
Mad Scientist
05-15-2003, 11:56 PM
The live oak pollen here is always bad in March-April. As suggested, just rinse well and don`t apply too much pressure washing. If it rains, try to wash it ASAP so it doesn`t mark your finish.
Mad:cool:
vprdak
03-24-2004, 02:25 PM
How abrasive is pollen and is it going to hurt anything if i leave it on my paint till the end of pollen season? Will pollen bond to paint and cause harm if it gets wet? Just wondering...
andriver
03-24-2004, 02:36 PM
Pollen will adhere to the paint and make it feel rough to the touch if left very long. You will swirl the surface when you try to rub off the pollen. Use light pressure.
vprdak
03-24-2004, 02:43 PM
very long after it gets wet right?