What Material is a Car Cover Made Of?

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Car covers are made from materials such as PVC, single-coated fabric, double-coated flame-retardant fabric, nano flame-retardant fabric, PU material, and gold-pulled flame-retardant fabric. Car covers provide excellent protection for the vehicle's paint and windows. Regular use of a car cover can extend the lifespan of the paint, keeping it shiny and looking new. A car cover consists of three parts: the body, the buckle straps, and the spring hooks. Here is an introduction to the functions of car covers: Preventing Sun Exposure: They effectively protect against harmful dust settling into the car's interior and engine compartment, preventing sun damage that can age the interior and wear out mechanical components. Preventing Rainwater Corrosion: They effectively shield the car's surface from the acidic effects of rainwater and snow under urban pollution conditions. Preventing Excessive Interior Temperature: In summer, car covers can most effectively prevent the interior from overheating, protecting the upholstery from temperature-induced aging. Precautions for Using Car Covers: Do not cover the car immediately after turning off the engine. After the car is turned off, the system stops running, but the electronic water pump continues to cool critical areas like the turbocharger's intermediate bearing. Covering the car at this time is like putting a plastic sheet over a hot pot, leading to localized temperature increases and the formation of steam, which increases humidity. Before covering the car, ensure both the car body and the cover are clean. The inner layer of car covers is usually cotton-lined, providing some protection against minor scratches. However, if there are small particles like twigs or sand on the car body, the cover can act like sandpaper when blown by the wind, causing 360-degree "sanding" of the car's surface. When parking in areas with strict no-parking regulations, make sure the license plate is clearly and completely visible, or do not use a car cover. In such special zones, covering the car can easily be interpreted by traffic police as "intentional concealment of a motor vehicle's license plate," resulting in fines and penalty points.