How Does the Sun Damage Car Paint?

How Does the Sun Damage Car Paint?
23.07.2019
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A car needs to be protected from the heat and scorching sun. The paintwork is particularly vulnerable.

A car needs to be protected from the heat and scorching sun.

The effects of direct sunlight on the car

In the sun, the paint on the car body starts to burn out. If it is necessary to leave the car in the heat for a long time, it is better to cover the body with a special car cover.

To protect the paintwork from the sun, apply sun protection to the car body, such as anti-gravel film, etc. After washing, wax the car. Choose reliable coatings that protect the paint from fading, they have a hydrophobic base. Using such a product will protect the paintwork for 2 to 3 years.

Car Tents and Covers

The cover guarantees reliable protection against paintwork burnout and interior heat. This method of protection will be the most reliable, but is not suitable for frequent use, when the car is parked for several hours. This method of protection is relevant when the car stands in the open air for a long time. When choosing a cover, please note that there are universal models of covers and those that are suitable for a particular make of car.

Tents can provide reliable sun protection for your car &ndash. But they can cause corrosion. Condensation can build up under the sunshade. To avoid this, buy a sunshade with polyurethane spikes that prevent the sunshade from coming into contact with the car. Some awnings have anti-theft systems to protect against theft and strong gusts of wind.

How to keep your car safe from the heat?

When you plan to leave your car outside, find a carport or shady shelter. Prolonged parking in the sun is not only bad for the paintwork, the sun's bright rays can melt the dashboard or dashboard. The interior upholstery also suffers from UV rays, which negatively affects the panelling and burns out the interior.

High temperatures also affect electrical wiring, overheating sensors and relays. Therefore, it is better to leave the car in the shade in the heat. You can take care of the car's protection in advance, tinting the windows and having a reflective mat will help to cope with the negative effects of the sun's rays.