Should the Protective Film on the Dashboard of a New Car Be Removed?
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It is recommended to remove the protective film on the dashboard of a new car. Many car owners choose not to remove the outer protective film, believing that a new car should be protected for a certain period. However, this is a misconception. The protective films used on cars are typically made of PVC material, which is widely applicable and commonly seen in smartphone screen protectors as well. These are essentially disposable protective films. The potential hazards of leaving the protective films on both the interior and exterior of a new car are outlined below: 1. Point One: Plastic films contain substances harmful to human health and can affect the car's aesthetics. 2. Point Two: Many materials used in the interior and seats of new cars contain benzene-based carcinogens. Purchasing a new car is akin to moving into a freshly painted house—it requires prolonged ventilation to reduce the concentration of toxic substances in the air inside the car. However, people often overlook the fact that the packaging films on seats can also release harmful substances. 3. Point Three: Many interior components and plasticized items in vehicles are derived from petroleum, which is a mixture of various chemical organic compounds. Generally, these components are harmful to human health. When a new car is exposed to intense sunlight, the interior temperature rises, increasing the activity of plasticized products inside the car and causing them to release harmful substances. 4. Point Four: Driving with windows open for ventilation is a common method of 'detoxification' for new cars. If weather conditions permit, it is advisable to keep the windows open while driving to facilitate air exchange.
