Are Cars Afraid of Sun Exposure?
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Cars are indeed afraid of sun exposure, and prolonged exposure to sunlight can have certain impacts on the vehicle: 1. Sun exposure can cause the car body temperature to rise, and when the temperature drops at night, thermal expansion and contraction can lead to paint peeling and rubber aging; 2. Car tires exposed to the sun can experience rubber hardening, cracking, and aging, and various sealing strips in the car can also become hard under sunlight, losing their sealing effectiveness; 3. Sun exposure can cause the interior temperature to rise, leading to the release of harmful gases such as formaldehyde from interior decorations, which can harm health. After a car has been exposed to the sun, owners should pay attention to the following: 1. Do not wash the car immediately, as this can cause the car paint to fade or even crack due to the rapid temperature change; 2. The braking system also becomes hot after driving, and washing the car immediately can cause the high-temperature metal brake discs and brake pads to experience a quenching-like effect when exposed to cold water; 3. After entering a sun-exposed car, immediately open the windows for ventilation, as the stuffy air inside can make the owner uncomfortable, and the accumulated hot air may even trigger some respiratory diseases.
I've always felt that cars suffer when parked under the sun. You see, my car has been parked in an open-air parking space all year round, and the paint color gradually fades, especially for dark-colored paint, which tends to look older more easily. The interior is even more troublesome—plastic panels are prone to cracking, and leather seats dry out and crack, affecting aesthetics and costing money to repair. Tires age quickly under high temperatures, posing safety risks. In summer, the temperature inside the car can soar to 50 or 60 degrees Celsius, and running the air conditioning consumes fuel and isn't environmentally friendly. To protect my beloved car, I make a habit of parking in a shaded area whenever possible, or using a car cover if no shade is available. Regular car washing and waxing are also important to reduce UV damage. In short, based on experience, cars really don't fare well in the sun, so it's best to minimize exposure.
