Rewash after rain

**Washmitt** · 05-23-2018, 06:04 AM

So for most of the day yesterday, I baked in the sun as I worked. My last job was a Toyota Tundra I was going to wash yesterday then clay and polish today. No sooner had I finished drying it and an afternoon thunderstorm rolled in and poured rain. I just went inside. Any opinions on if I need to rewash it today or if I can just proceed to the clay bar step?

**james751993** · 05-23-2018, 06:30 AM

I would definitely wash it. Who knows what abrasive crud the water couldve carried with it.

-James

**Goonie75** · 05-23-2018, 06:35 AM

I agree with James. Also possible stuff just "settled" on the car so at least a timeless with ONR maybe. It can't hurt since it's washed already it will be quick...

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**Setec Astronomy** · 05-23-2018, 07:19 AM

My problem with a downpour like that is it usually splashes up dirt off the ground onto the sides of the car, not to mention tree/roof debris on the top...of course this all depends on the surroundings, which only you know. You've got to inspect the car to see if it's clean enough to proceed.

**DaveT435** · 05-23-2018, 07:36 AM

I would do a quick wash.

**Washmitt** · 05-23-2018, 08:04 AM

Thanks for the replies. You guys all make solid points. I’ll give it a quick rewash......

**acuRAS82** · 05-23-2018, 08:51 AM

Even a brief waterless should do if things don’t look bad.

Mike Phillips · 05-23-2018, 09:13 AM

Here's an article with pictures I wrote on this topic 10 years ago...

Dirt Spots/Water Spots after Rain

Pictures show dirt on paint after rain.

This was in the Mojave Desert, so keep in mind it's very windy and dusty.

**Washmitt** · 05-23-2018, 01:21 PM

Thanks Mike! Funny you had almost an exact situation ten years ago. You’re way further ahead of me than that but hey I feel like I’m on the right path asking the right questions (I hope). I haven’t made it back to the project yet but I will try and get some pics to see what the rain did.