Ever wondered what that dull, grimy layer is on your car or van? That is Traffic Film! Traffic film is the accumulated film made up of road dirt, diesel, oil, soot/smoke, salt, oils, proteins from blood & faeces & other foreign contaminants that a vehicle picks up as it drives down the road. But why is traffic film bad for your car and why should you remove it?
Here are Pennine’s top four reasons why you should regularly clean your vehicle to remove traffic film.
Traffic film contains abrasive particles that can wear down the protective layers of your vehicle’s paintwork. Over time, this can lead to the paint looking dull & possible corrosion. Regularly washing your vehicle with a good car cleaning product designed for traffic film removal can help maintain paintwork & prevent long-term damage.
For businesses that use branded vehicles, maintaining a clean & professional appearance is essential. Vehicle livery can deteriorate, which can have a detrimental effect on the overall appearance of your logos & artwork.
Heavy soiling on vehicles can also physically prevent prospective customers from reading your logo or identifying your brand.
Imagine trying to see through a dirty window – it’s harder, right? Traffic film on windscreens, windows & mirrors can reduce visibility & increase the risk of an accident. Headlights & taillights can also become coated in a layer of grime, diminishing their brightness & make your vehicle less visible to other drivers. Regular cleaning of your vehicle can help increase visibility – this is particularly prudent during winter months.
Maintaining the cleanliness of your vehicle can prolong the life of vehicle parts & reduce downtime for repairs. Salts & acidic materials can cause components to rust and break down sooner, leading to expensive repairs and vehicle downtime. By washing your vehicle regularly, you can help prevent this corrosion and make your vehicle last longer, reducing repair costs in the future.
| Product Name | Description |
| Powerwash T20 | A concentrated premium traffic film remover designed to rapidly dissolve road film, grease, bug splats, bird lime & road salt from vehicle exteriors. |
| Ecowash ETW | A low-cost traffic film remover doesn’t compromise on performance. Designed for use where frequent washing of vehicles is undertaken. |
| Fleetwash CSW | A hybrid product has the cleaning performance of a traditional traffic film remover whilst having the adhesion of a snow foam when used with foaming equipment. |
| Snowfoam HF20 | A sophisticated traffic film remover which produces a rich foam designed to effortlessly lift dirt, grime & road contaminants. |
| Curtain Wash C4 | A highly concentrated blend of detergents & emulsifiers produced to form a very effective cleaner/degreaser for curtain-sided commercial vehicles. |
So, there you have it! Traffic film isn’t just an eyesore; it can actually harm your car/vehicle/fleet in many ways, from damaging the paint to making it less safe. If you want to learn more about vehicle cleaning best practices & how we can help keep your vehicle/fleet in great condition, contact us today. Our team is happy to provide advice & recommend best cleaning solutions for your needs.
