How To Protect Your Car From Sun Damage

Posted on: 24 August 2016

If your car sits out in a sunny area for a long period of time, it's possible it can have some damage. The sun can cause damage to both the inside and the outside of your vehicle. The upholstery can become discolored and faded after being exposed to sunlight over time. If you have leather seats they can age a lot faster. The leather seats might also dry out and crack.  

Your car's paint is also going to be negatively affected by the sun. The paint can start to fade and lose a lot of its color. Before you know it your shiny car can start to look dull. The question is – how can you protect your car from sun damage?

Sun Panels and Parking In Shade: Protecting the Whole Car

Sun panels are a good way to stop some of the damage that could be caused to the inside of your car. When you place them in your front window and back window, the inside of the car stays a lot cooler and the fading of the upholstery can be avoided.

It's also a good idea to try and park in the shade whenever you can, especially if your car will be sitting out for a long time. This will help preserve the paint and the interior of your vehicle.

Cleaning and Waxing: Protecting the Paint

You can protect your paint by keeping it clean. The sun can bake some of the dirt and grime into your car's paint job, so the cleaner you keep your car the better your paint job will be. You can get wax for your car that has some sun protection in it. The wax also helps keep the dirt from sticking to the car and being baked on by the sun.

Seat Covers: Protecting the Seats

Seat covers are a good way to help combat the fading of the interior. You can buy fairly inexpensive ones that add to the décor while protecting your seats.

Tire Pressure: Protecting the Tires

It's important to check tire pressure because if the tires are on hot pavement and don't have enough air, then the heat can cause damage which will lead to a blowout.

Inspection: Protecting Everything In Between

Make sure your car has motor oil, transmission and power steering fluids to make sure it doesn't overheat. Check the battery or have a professional check it periodically when it's hot to make sure it's still working properly.

Taking the proper precautions to protect your car in extreme heat will make sure you save time and money because you won't have to replace or repair any sun-damaged parts. If your car does need repairs, contact a company like Westside Fender/Body & Refinishing.

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