Understanding How City Pollution Impacts Your Vehicle Urban environments expose vehicles to a mixture of pollutants every day. Traffic congestion alone creates a steady stream of microscopic particles that settle onto exterior surfaces. Common urban contaminants include: These contaminants don’t simply sit on the surface. Many begin bonding with paint when exposed to heat and sunlight, making routine cleaning increasingly important. One common mistake I frequently notice is that people wait until their vehicle looks visibly dirty before washing it. By that point, many pollutants have already had days or weeks to adhere to the paintwork. Start With a Thorough…