It is nothing new for anyone that it is more and more common to find it difficult to park the car in covered spaces, whether at home, at work and even during leisure time. For further info, click here: Best Windshield Sun Shade

As the sun rises for everyone and the levels of UV rays remain high, we must create some habits to protect the car from damage caused by heat.

But is just a protective cover enough? The answer is no. In addition to damaging the paint and causing drying out of the varnish and micro cracks, the excess sun also affects the mechanical part, due to the possible increase in the engine temperature and the internal parts causing damage to the panel and seats - especially those of leather.

Main damages

In the case of the panel - when exposed to a temperature of 35 ° C, it can reach 65 ° C, so the rubber may dry out over time and the plastic parts may even become whitish. It is worth remembering that overheating also requires the care of passengers, especially children, who may suffer burns when touching the panel, the belt buckle or even the seats.

Another factor that can influence is the color of each car.

How to protect the car from the sun?

In view of the possible damage caused by the sun, we list some ways to protect cars, avoiding damage and extending the vehicle's durability. After all, prevention is better than cure. Check out:

• Wash and dry the car thoroughly. Avoid leaving the car drying alone, the ideal is that when washing choose products that remove dust and hydrate. To dry, use flannels that absorb water well and let it dry in the shade. It seems simple, but this process will prevent some minerals that are present in the water from remaining in the painting and may react when they come in contact with the sun's rays.

• Use waxes that not only shine, but also filter the sun's rays, preventing dryness.

Check out our other post on which is the ideal wax for your car.

• Put on a protective cover. There are thermal options on the market with coated internal material to prevent scratches. Ideal for those who do not have a covered garage, the cover protects the paintwork and the internal parts of the vehicle. And remember, do not use the cover if the car is wet.

• Sun cover that reduces the vehicle's internal temperature. The panels, steering wheels and seats need extra care, so the use of a specific product for the plastic parts also increases durability and protection. And the same rule of the flannel is indicated to remove the dust avoiding that it reacts with the sun.

Glazing, acting as a protective resin preventing scratches, for example. The technique should be used after polishing the car to remove possible stains and scratches.

Enveloping, made with a thin and resistant plastic, the technique prevents the body from suffering the solar impacts.