Does exposing a car to the sun affect the paint?

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ChloeLee
07/30/25 3:01am
Exposing a car to the sun can be harmful to the paint. The following are the disadvantages of exposing a car to the sun: 1. The engine is prone to problems: In a high-temperature environment, the heat dissipation temperature difference of the engine cooling system is small, and the heat dissipation capacity is poor, making the engine prone to overheating. 2. The oil system is prone to problems: Under high temperatures, the fuel and corresponding components may experience a series of issues, accelerating component wear and seriously affecting the engine's service life. 3. The battery may experience unstable voltage under high temperatures: When the battery temperature is high, the electrodes may oxidize due to the aging of the insulation layer, especially the negative electrode, which may produce white oxide on the terminal, resulting in unstable battery voltage. 4. High temperatures can cause changes in the car paint: Car paint exposed to the scorching sun is like human skin; prolonged exposure may cause fading, reduced gloss, or even cracking.
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