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Midsummer Heat Wave Car Care: Protecting Paint When Panel Temps Hit 140°F

In midsummer heat, car panels can hit 140–200°F — hot enough to bake sap, bugs, and sprinkler water into your clearcoat. Here's how to wash, decon, and coat without wrecking your paint.