Can You Cover Your Car with a Car Cover When It's Exposed to the Sun in Summer?

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LeEliana
07/29/25 9:00pm
You can cover your car with a car cover when it's exposed to the sun in summer, but avoid parking the car in direct sunlight. Here is some relevant information about car covers: 1. Advantages: Covering your car not only protects it from sun exposure but also prevents corrosive substances like dust, tree sap, and bird droppings from damaging the paint, thereby better preserving the car's exterior. Additionally, using a car cover when the car is exposed to the sun helps protect the interior, as temperatures inside the car can reach 70-80 degrees Celsius under direct sunlight. With a car cover, the temperature stays around 30-40 degrees, slowing down the aging process of the interior. 2. Material selection advice: Car covers come in various materials, each with different functions. When purchasing a car cover, buy a high-quality one from reputable sources. A good car cover should be dirt-proof, moisture-proof, flame-retardant, and corrosion-resistant. Nowadays, car covers have become more specialized, so choose one based on your actual needs. Generally, it's recommended to select a car cover with an outer layer made of PVC or PEVA, a middle layer of flame-retardant cotton, and an inner layer of smooth nylon fabric to prevent wind-induced scratches on the paint.
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