If you live in Chicago, you know well how unpredictable weather influences commutes, moods, and energy bills. You have to cope with the freeze-thaw cycles which turn streets into obstacle courses. Yet there is a quiet victim of Chicago’s climate which seldom gets to be heard: the paint on your car. The vehicle paint isn’t simply exposed to weather; it undergoes a constant 360-day cycle of chemical exposure, physical abrasion, and thermal stress. Here is how Chicago\u2019s four distinct seasons wage war on your car\u2019s exterior, and what you can do to preserve your finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n