Ash from forest fire--bad for paint?

[runnerchicki]

My car is pretty well covered in ash right now. Big fire burning about 20 miles away. (Some idiot kid with firecrackers started a fire that is burning up some of the most beautiful scenery in the U.S.) Burning right at Multnomah Falls and the surrounding 10,000 acres. It also jumped a mile-wide river and is burning in Washington as well. 0% contained.

My hood this morning. It was worse this afternoon.

Pic of the fire from earlier today.

I'm in Vancouver, WA just across the river from you so I'm in the same boat .. thus my previous question. It's crazy and I hope they catch the kid who started it!

@LSNAutoDetailing ... THANK YOU for the reply! My car isn't even a month mine and I don't want any damage if I can help it. I will follow your advice about washing then waterless wash after I pull into the garage. I may need to invest in a lot more microfiber towels and maybe even a dryer lol .. I think I'm going to be doing this a lot in the next couple of weeks.

 

[RippyD]

They caught him. Somebody saw kids throwing fireworks (not sure if it was fireworks or firecrackers) and reported to law enforcement. The woman saw a van leaving the area and thought the kids were in it. She gave an interview yesterday. This is distressing to read.

 

[runnerchicki]

I hope they do something. It's tragic .. not only could people get hurt .. but the Gorge is absolutely the most gorgeous scenery .. or it was.

It infuriates me that it was deliberate. Thanks for the link.