Volcanic Ash - Paintwork

[Remagel2507]

Couldnt find anything in search so apologies if this is a repost

Just looked on the Autotrader website and found this article http://www.autotrader.co.uk/articles/2010/04/cars/...

Is it really as serious as they are making it out to be or is it bit OTT , what do the experts think ?

[Garlick]

A few of the cars that are unused down my street (fun cars that are used infrequently) are covered with a generous amount of dust.

I've covered up the TVR under a full car cover as it looks quite course.

[*Al*]

Don't let it get into your engine, especially those with jet engines lol.

[Remagel2507]

*Al* said:

Don't let it get into your engine, especially those with jet engines lol.

I'll remember that for the future

[NiceCupOfTea]

I'd put the car in the garage - neighbours were sunbathing over the weekend and this is them now:

[alfa daley]

Straight from the press room of Autoglym by the looks of things

[Ricky_M]

Does Autoglym do an Intensive Volcanic Ash Remover?

[Rich_W]

Chances are it's NOT ash at all.


But sand.


from the Sahara. (Yes, Really!)

[TheEnd]

Rich_W said:

Chances are it's NOT ash at all.


But sand.


from the Sahara. (Yes, Really!)

Yep, a lot of the summer dust has a red tint to it as well.
Both are mostly silicates, and will scratch paint, so if there is any volcano dust settling, it's not that different to good ol' UK dust

[Deluded]

My car has been coated by dust this week. Not saying its the ash but the same didn't happen last week.

I'll be giving it a good jetwash at the weekend before I go anywhere near it with a cloth.

[4nonymous]

And this is why I am glad I have one of these ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8NbVP3Y100

Over the car with a slightly stronger tfr. Snow foam then blast off, brings the car up a treat

No need to touch the car !