Does covering the car with a car cover in the rain have any impact?
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Covering the car with a car cover in the rain provides protection for the car's surface and has no negative effects on the car itself. Below is relevant information about car covers: Features: High-quality car covers are made of high-density flame-retardant fabric; they offer excellent waterproofing effects; car covers have flame-retardant functions, meaning they do not catch fire easily, unlike ordinary car covers that can easily ignite when exposed to sparks. Flame-retardant car covers do not catch fire, and the melted areas do not spread, ensuring safety. Functions: With a car cover, it effectively prevents harmful dust from settling into the cabin and engine parts, resisting the aging of cabin interiors and engine wear; it can effectively avoid the erosion of acidic rain and snow water on the car's surface under urban pollution conditions; it resists strong UV damage to the car's paint, interior, and tires.
I often cover my car with a car cover on rainy days, and I've gained quite some experience from it. A car cover does protect the paint from rainwater corrosion, especially acid rain, and also blocks UV rays. However, on windy days, the cover doesn't stay flush against the car body and flaps against the paint, with small sand particles trapped inside acting like sandpaper to scratch the paint—I have a few fine scratches on my hood because of this. It's best to rinse the car body clean before covering it, otherwise dirt rubbing against the cover can damage the paint even more. Also, if water accumulates on the cover, it should be promptly lifted to dry, as trapped moisture can lead to rust on metal parts. When choosing a car cover, opt for one with a soft inner lining to reduce friction, and make sure the straps are tightly secured to prevent it from blowing away.
