Acid rain on the way: tips to protect your car

Published on: 20/09/2018 Updated on: 20/02/2025

Summer is now over: if you are wondering how to prevent possible damage from acid rain, you are in the right place!

You don't have to be an expert to know this: acid rain and cars is not a pairing that goes so well. We've heard it many times: "With two drops of water people forget how to drive." Of course, then there are also the more reckless, those who can't wait to test their rain setups. But beyond the preferences of wet driving enthusiasts, autumn and winter are hell on our cars. Let's take a look together at a number of MAFRA solutions suitable for protecting and preserving the parts most exposed to the agents and the most delicate ones.

Bodywork solutions...

Body protection with wax, beeding effect — Beeding: circular water drops on bodywork after wax application

As we said, traffic aside, there is another (in the immediate, less visible) urgency to address: rust, then corrosion of your bodywork. While moisture levels are mostly harmful to your electrical system, rainwater is mostly a threat to the longevity of your exterior. In fact, one of the most overrated beliefs is that rainwater provides us with a free wash, but it is important not to be fooled by this idea. Acid rain and cars do not get along because the former contains acidic elements that can easily damage the paint of the latter. A good tip we can give you is to wash your car immediately after the rain and wipe it dry. If, however, you prefer to avoid this tiresome task, try some healthy prevention.

How? For example, you can use CARLUX: MAFRA's protective sealing wax, made from a blend of selected waxes capable of polishing your car and protecting all types of bodywork. CARLUX is a real barrier for dirt, dust and impurities: a shield capable of reactivating itself after every wash to protect and polish your car, while giving a silk silk touch effect to your bodywork. It is a true protective coating that protects your car from acid rain and other harmful particles. A professional car wax, capable of providing water-repellent and hydrophobizing protection, which contains no abrasives, absolutely suitable for use on any type of paint.

And then there is METAL CAR: the polishing and protective spray wax designed for metallic paints. Composed of high-adhesion synthetic waxes capable of polishing and protecting a car body with great ease and in half the time of a traditional product. Thanks to its water-based formulation, METAL CAR works even if the bodywork is not perfectly dry, and its action lasts over time without leaving halos on treated surfaces.

Rain and cars: what to do about windows?

Visibility then is what is most questioned during bad weather. Safety first: windshield wipers are as crucial as brakes and tires, so check if you have sufficient sharpness or if the blades need to be replaced. A dirty or otherwise less-than-perfectly degreased windshield can cause visibility problems but, everyone, and especially road professionals, knows how important it is to "see straight."

Antifreeze cleaner for windshield wiper trays

Try Cristalbel 1000ml by MAFRA: it is a complete, concentrated cleaner, very little is needed for optimal results and it is suitable for all seasons, able to withstand even low winter temperatures, it does not freeze until -20°. Its special formulation completely eliminates that annoying jumping of the wiper blades on the windshield and that "noise" that so many times accompanies us. CRISTALBEL, thanks to its anti-scale action, keeps the dispensing circuit clean by eliminating any encrustation and preventing its future formation.

Rims and tires?

The problematic pair of acid rain and cars, of course, also persists with regard to cleaning the rims and tires, which will continue to get dirty from both the usual action of the brakes and the mud that will tend to encrust once the bad weather passes. But MAFRA has a solution for that, too.

Rim and Tire Cleaner, which is a detergent with high degreasing power, good for every season. Rim and Tire Cleaner generates an active foam that allows for greater adhesion of the cleaner on vertical surfaces, thus enabling perfect cleaning by dissolving dirt, even the oldest dirt and stubborn encrustations without any risk of corrosion or abrasion. Easily removes brake pad residue and encrusted dirt from rims by perfectly cleaning them. It restores the original shine to your rims and revives the color of your tires safely and effortlessly with the satisfaction of seeing your wheels looking like new again.

Finally, for complete tire protection, Extreme Black is the perfect product, the tire black that can restore the original shiny color of your car's tires, keeping the rubber elastic and preventing it from cracking. This treatment is able to impart an anti-static protective shield that resists moisture, dust and everyday dirt. Fast and precise, Extreme Black is also suitable for low-profile tires, this product, thanks to its water-repellent raw materials, guarantees its durability for weeks, is resistant to rain, washing and asphalt wear, combining protection and shine for a fabulous wet look.

Discover Mafra tips for a thorough cleaning of your car, don't forget the interior, click here!