{"id":133729,"date":"2025-03-04T19:07:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T03:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=133729"},"modified":"2025-03-05T21:34:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T05:34:22","slug":"oxidizing-paint-on-car-causes-and-how-to-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/oxidizing-paint-on-car-causes-and-how-to-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxidizing Paint on Car: Causes and How to Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column133729_9e11cf-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column133729_9e11cf-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column133729_9e11cf-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column133729_9e11cf-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column133729_9e11cf-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column133729_9e11cf-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column133729_9e11cf-98{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column133729_9e11cf-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column133729_9e11cf-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column133729_9e11cf-98 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-998792  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-7a9c45\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading133729_9368e1-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading133729_9368e1-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading133729_9368e1-54\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading133729_9368e1-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading133729_9368e1-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading133729_9368e1-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading133729_9368e1-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading133729_9368e1-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading133729_9368e1-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading133729_9368e1-54 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading133729_9368e1-54\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When a vehicle isn&rsquo;t cleaned or waxed enough, or if it&rsquo;s exposed to too much sunlight, its paint job can get damaged and discolored by a chemical process called oxidation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paint oxidation is bad for your vehicle because it makes it uglier, lowers its resale value, and exposes the metal beneath, making it vulnerable to rusting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best way to fix paint oxidation is to wash your vehicle before using a polishing compound or a rubbing compound to get rid of the oxidized spots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Paint oxidation on vehicles refers to the chemical process that breaks down the paint and ruins its shine and color. This process occurs over long periods. Exposure to oxygen, heat, and ultraviolet rays from the sun all contribute to oxidation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, this means no paint job lasts forever, and oxidation is impossible to prevent unless you clean and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-waxing-mistakes-to-avoid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"wax your vehicle\">wax your vehicle<\/a> regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Oxidizing Paint on a Car Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, oxidation is bad for your car. Though oxidizing paint doesn&rsquo;t affect your vehicle&rsquo;s performance, it does make it look significantly uglier. This also lowers its resale value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/car-with-oxidized-paint-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"car with oxidized paint\" class=\"wp-image-133745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/car-with-oxidized-paint-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/car-with-oxidized-paint-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/car-with-oxidized-paint-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/car-with-oxidized-paint-1536x1016.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/car-with-oxidized-paint-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/car-with-oxidized-paint.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eventually, the environmental elements that oxidized the paint will make the paint thin enough to start oxidizing the metal. The photo is an extreme example of where paint oxidation leads if it&rsquo;s not prevented. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxidation makes a vehicle look poorly maintained by dulling the color of the paint and making bits flake and fall off. This can expose the metal underneath, making it vulnerable to rusting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Car Paint to Oxidize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Common causes for car paint oxidation include exposure to sunlight, contamination via pollution and other environmental factors, road salt, and poor maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exposure to Sunlight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun damages paint by breaking down its chemical bonds. This doesn&rsquo;t just lead to oxidation, it also makes the paint fade and lose both its shine and its color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/revive-the-luster-of-your-cars-paint\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u761192c01d6e4dfde123b5e56d5e7943\"><style> .u761192c01d6e4dfde123b5e56d5e7943 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u761192c01d6e4dfde123b5e56d5e7943:active, .u761192c01d6e4dfde123b5e56d5e7943:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u761192c01d6e4dfde123b5e56d5e7943 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u761192c01d6e4dfde123b5e56d5e7943 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u761192c01d6e4dfde123b5e56d5e7943 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u761192c01d6e4dfde123b5e56d5e7943:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Revive the Luster of Your Car's Paint<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contamination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When substances such as tree sap, bird droppings, and airborne pollutants make contact with your vehicle&rsquo;s paint job, they can potentially damage it. This makes the paint significantly more likely to oxidize, ruining its color and sheen. High humidity and rain can also rust your vehicle and oxidize the paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Road Salt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Roads are often salted when snow falls. Though salt helps melt ice and snow, it is incredibly corrosive and damaging to car paint. If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-does-road-salt-affect-your-vehicle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"road salt\">road salt<\/a> makes contact with your vehicle and it isn&rsquo;t cleaned off as soon as possible, you run the risk of oxidizing the paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salt is also a problem in cities and towns close to the ocean. Take care when you drive near the sea because the air is saltier, which means your car&rsquo;s paint job is more likely to oxidize if it&rsquo;s unprotected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poor Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Neglecting to take care of your vehicle by forgetting to clean it and wax it increases the likelihood of car paint oxidation. The key to protecting your car paint and making it shiny and colorful for as long as possible is to have your car washed twice a month and waxed at least twice a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Remove Oxidation from Paint on Your Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the simplest ways to remove oxidation from a vehicle is to use either a polishing compound or a rubbing compound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latter is ideal for light oxidation whereas more severe cases will require a rubbing compound to remove. 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Work from the top of the vehicle down to the bottom and rinse it as you go. Once you&rsquo;ve finished washing the body of the car, use a microfiber cloth to dry it without leaving any scratches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a Clay Bar<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>After washing the vehicle, use a clay bar to remove any remaining contaminants on the body. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/clay-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Clay bars\">Clay bars<\/a> are also used to get rid of light oxidation on the surface of your vehicle&rsquo;s paint job. This is done to prevent it from looking dull, faded, or chalky. 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