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Lovebugs, de-ice residue, wildfire ash, coastal salt and hail. The things that only matter for a few weeks a year, and only in some places.
Lovebug season in Florida, and why days matter
Lovebug remains are acidic and they etch a clearcoat while they dry. On a leading edge in May heat the window between a wash…
Seasonal and Regional · April 2, 2026Hail season in North Texas, and why a maintained finish makes a claim simpler
An adjuster is separating this storm from every previous one. On a finish with documented condition that separation is quick, and on a neglected…
Seasonal and Regional · March 5, 2026Getting de-ice fluid off before it sits through a summer
Type IV residue does not all leave with the ice. What stays behind collects in the places you cannot see, and a season of…
Seasonal and Regional · September 24, 2025What wildfire ash does to a finish, and what not to do about it
Ash is alkaline and abrasive, and the instinct to wipe it off dry is the single most expensive thing anyone does about it. What…
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