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Warga Jabodetabek dihebohkan abu vulkanik tebal menempel di kendaraan, material bersifat keras dan abrasif yang bisa menggores clear coat serta kaca jika dilap kering. Pakar Otomotif ITB Yannes Martinus Pasaribu menegaskan bahaya bertambah bila abu terkena air sedikit dan mengering lagi karena memicu korosi. Solusinya, guyur bodi dengan air mengalir deras dari atas ke bawah untuk merontokkan partikel sebelum dicuci sampo khusus dan dikeringkan kain mikrofiber, sambil hindari mengaktifkan wiper saat kaca masih bersisa abu.
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- Residents in Jabodetabek (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi) were surprised by thick volcanic ash on vehicles.
- Volcanic ash contains hard, abrasive mineral particles and volcanic fragments.
- Wiping dry causes fine scratches on clear coat and glass.
- Ash mixed with small water amounts (dew/drizzle) forms corrosive deposits damaging paint and glass.
- Pre-exposure: park indoors or use car cover; avoid open unprotected parking.
- Exposed vehicles: rinse with strong flowing water top-down; do not wipe when dry.
- Wiper area: lift wipers, clean rubber manually when wet; do not run wipers on dry ash-covered glass.
- Heavy water flushing is the first step before any cloth contact with the body.
- Endapan harus terangkat penuh sebelum pakai sampo khusus mobil.
- Pengeringan pakai kain mikrofiber untuk jaga clear coat.
- Avoid wetting ash partially and letting it dry back on the surface.
- Sufficient water to flush all particles is the safest method.
- Carelessness causes permanent scratches visible only after full cleaning.
- Source: Pakar Otomotif ITB Yannes Martinus Pasaribu, quoted Tuesday (8/9/2026).
- Article distributed via (Ant/Z-1).
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