How to Protect Your Car From Pollen
How pollen affects your car
The pollen on your car is mostly from trees and ragweed. It has microscopic hooks that cling to surfaces, and it's acidic. Water activates that acidity, so a spring rain on a pollen-covered car slowly stains and damages the clear coat. The longer it sits, the more damage it does.
Wash it properly
A rinse with a hose or a spring shower isn't enough. Use automotive soap and a wash mitt, rinse, then dry with a microfiber towel, whose open weave traps dust and pollen instead of dragging it across the paint. Never wipe pollen off dry.
Add a layer of protection
Wax helps pollen rinse off instead of sticking. A Gtechniq ceramic sealant lasts up to six months, long enough to cover the whole season. It's included in our Superior detail and available as a $60 upgrade on Essentials or Deluxe.
Don't forget the inside
Pollen gets into the cabin too, onto seats, the dash and into the vents, where you breathe it every drive. An interior detail clears it out.
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