Comment Log Display

Effective automotive maintenance provides very significant benefits
to automotive enthusiasts and DIY consumers through improved
automotive safety, extending vehicle and auto part life spans, and
enhancing the appearance of new and vintage vehicles.


We are concerned that the ARB’s proposed 10% VOC standards for
Brake Cleaners, Carburetor or Fuel-Injection Air Intake Cleaners,
Engine Degreasers, and General Purpose Degreasers could prevent or
hinder consumers from effectively cleaning and maintaining our
vehicles. 
We take pride in maintaining our vehicles and are concerned about
negative impact that these standards may have on our ability to
find products that work for a given project.


We are also concerned that these new requirements could increase
the time and cost that is necessary for us to maintain our
vehicles.  


Further, we are concerned that the ARB did not consider the impact
of these standards on vintage vehicles that still have carburetors
and require effective products to ensure that they remain
operational in the years to come.


We are also concerned that the products that would be mandated by
these standards could damage the sensitive components of vintage
vehicles, or leave residues on vital vehicle systems.


Due to these concerns we urge the ARB to reconsider its 10% VOC
standards, and finally consider a compromise, to avoid the
negative cost and performance consequences that could result for
automotive enthusiasts and DIY consumers.