Is it good to cover a car with a car cover?
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Covering a car with a car cover is not good for the car, and here are the reasons: 1. The car cover can wear down the paint. Some car covers have a flocked inner material. When there is fine dust on the car's surface, putting the cover on turns it into a sandpaper-like sheet that matches the car's shape under the wind's effect, gently and slowly grinding the paint surface from all angles. Under strong light, the paint damage becomes very obvious. 2. It can easily corrode car parts. If the car is covered with a car cover in a high-temperature state, it's like covering a steaming pot with a plastic sheet. When the car is parked and the cover is on, the local temperature rises sharply, increasing humidity. Excessive humidity can rust the parts since 80% of a car's components are made of steel, which is prone to corrosion when exposed to water.
Car covers indeed have benefits for vehicles, especially in protecting the paint and interior from sun and rain damage. I often park my car outdoors, where UV rays accelerate paint aging and fading. A car cover effectively blocks UV rays, extending the vehicle's lifespan. It also prevents leaves and bird droppings from falling on the car, reducing the frequency of washes and saving time and effort. However, in windy areas, friction between the cover and the car body may scratch the surface, so it's important to choose a soft, fleece-lined cover material and ensure the tie-down straps are securely fastened. Additionally, if the car cover has poor breathability, moisture can accumulate inside, leading to mold and corrosion on leather surfaces. Therefore, I recommend using it only for long-term parking. Overall, the advantages of using a car cover outweigh the disadvantages, but avoid cheap, low-quality options and regularly inspect the cover's condition to prevent damage to the car.
