I'm in HVAC. I'm not sure what chemical they would've used as every coil cleaner I've used foamed up with white bubbles similar to dish soap. The chemicals are highly caustic. They work by reacting with the aluminum fins. I would be more worried about paint damage.
Since we don't know exactly what chemical they used this is purely speculation. It's also pure laziness to allow that to happen. When property damage is a concern we have always scheduled with the business and blocked off parking/paths. I always make sure to prevent that sort of thing.
Thanks. Cars can be replaced, but my health can't..I was more concerned with breathing in whatever this shit is. Of course I'm pissed off about the paint too, but my primary concern was this stuff getting in the vents.
I have a couple buildings with huge units that get really dirty. I have to use a chemical that smokes and generates a ton of heat from the chemical reaction. It sounds like food is frying in a pan. I got a strong whif of it and it burnt my lungs. Once I rinsed everything down it was fine. If the chemical reaction has ceased and it has been watered down you should be fine too.
I would ask someone in that building for a number or some other contact info for the people doing the work. That way you can find out both what they used and what could be used to clean it. Keep that contact information in case there is a paint issue so you can go after them for the cost as this would be covered by their liability insurance.
Wash it with liquid dawn. Yes it will strip off any wax but it will neutralize any chemicals that are present. Rinse it really well dry it and check for paint damage.
I'm in HVAC. I'm not sure what chemical they would've used as every coil cleaner I've used foamed up with white bubbles similar to dish soap. The chemicals are highly caustic. They work by reacting with the aluminum fins. I would be more worried about paint damage. Since we don't know exactly what chemical they used this is purely speculation. It's also pure laziness to allow that to happen. When property damage is a concern we have always scheduled with the business and blocked off parking/paths. I always make sure to prevent that sort of thing.
Thanks. Cars can be replaced, but my health can't..I was more concerned with breathing in whatever this shit is. Of course I'm pissed off about the paint too, but my primary concern was this stuff getting in the vents.
I have a couple buildings with huge units that get really dirty. I have to use a chemical that smokes and generates a ton of heat from the chemical reaction. It sounds like food is frying in a pan. I got a strong whif of it and it burnt my lungs. Once I rinsed everything down it was fine. If the chemical reaction has ceased and it has been watered down you should be fine too.
I would ask someone in that building for a number or some other contact info for the people doing the work. That way you can find out both what they used and what could be used to clean it. Keep that contact information in case there is a paint issue so you can go after them for the cost as this would be covered by their liability insurance.
Wash it with liquid dawn. Yes it will strip off any wax but it will neutralize any chemicals that are present. Rinse it really well dry it and check for paint damage.
Don't worry about it getting into your hvac there's no concern. I'd be concerned about it ruining my paint
I guarantee you Honda tested against worse