09/01/2026
🧽 Tip Tuesday | Your Car Can Be Clean & Still Contaminated
Ever wash your vehicle and wonder why the paint still feels rough?
A wash removes surface dirt, but it doesn’t always remove bonded contaminants that can stick to your paint.
🚗 Common contaminants include:
• Iron particles & brake dust
• Road grime
• Pollen
• Bird droppings
• Tree sap & minerals
💡 Alexander’s Tip: If your paint feels rough after washing, it may need more than another wash. A proper decontamination treatment can help restore that smooth, clean surface.
Clean looks better—but clean isn’t always contamination-free.
What does your paint feel like after you wash it? 👇
Alexander the Detailer
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