Can I use bleach to clean my car?

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Can I use bleach to clean my car?

Will using bleach or a weed killer to get rid of green moss/lichen on my paintwork? Or will it simply damage the bodywork?

Asked on 13 April 2015 by Sabre

Answered by Honest John

Yes it will damage them and particularly the surrounding paint. Use the correct stuff from a car accessory shop.

Tags: paint and bodywork technical issues

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