Can I Cover My Car with a Car Cover When It's Wet After Rain?
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You can directly cover your car with a car cover after it gets wet from rain, but it's not good for the car. The main purpose of a car cover is to protect the car paint from scratches or corrosion caused by insect residues, tree sap, acid rain, etc., during long-term parking; it's not meant for rain protection. Moreover, car paint itself is not afraid of water, and heavy rain can even serve as a car wash. Below are the hazards of leaving your car exposed to rain: 1. Moisture and Mold: Compared to sunny days, the interior of the car is more prone to moisture and mold after rain. At the same time, rainwater can seep into the car body through seams, causing iron parts to rust and corrode easily. Therefore, after the rain stops, accumulated moisture should be removed as soon as possible to prevent mold and other issues. 2. Rainwater Getting into Headlights: When water enters the headlights, it can affect their brightness. A significant amount of water may even damage the headlights and alter the direction of light refraction, posing a safety hazard for driving.
Covering the car with a car cover when it's wet after rain? I've seen this a lot. Simply put, it's best not to do this. Car covers are meant to protect against dust and sun, but when the car is wet and you cover it, you're trapping moisture inside. Over time, water can accumulate in the car's crevices, leading to rust on metal parts or water stains on the paint. Even worse, if the cover isn't breathable, it can cause mold, making the car dirty and hard to clean. Especially in big cities with high air pollution, moisture mixed with dust can damage the car more easily. My advice is to let the car sit in a shady, ventilated area for half an hour to an hour to let the moisture evaporate naturally. If you really can't wait, quickly wipe the key areas with a dry cloth before covering, but this isn't a long-term solution either.
Speaking of covering the car with a car cover after rain, I recall some of my own experiences. I have a car, and every time it's parked outside when it rains, I wait until the car is dry before covering it. Once, I was in a hurry to cover it during the rain, and as a result, water accumulated under the cover. A few days later when I lifted the cover, I noticed small rust spots along the edges of the doors, costing me a few hundred dollars to repair. Since then, I've learned my lesson and always let the car air out first. You might want to try parking under a carport or a tree to avoid direct rain before covering the car. Actually, moisture accelerates vehicle aging quite quickly, especially for the chassis and headlights, so protecting them can save a lot of money. If it rains frequently, it might be worth investing in a high-quality waterproof and breathable car cover to allow moisture to evaporate slowly.
