- 6/26/2024
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Keeping your car's paintwork clean and shiny is not only to make your car beautiful and eye- catching, but also to preserve it and it`s value when selling it, so you should never underestimate the sunlight since the Ultraviolet rays are very harmful to the paintwork.
The sunlight causes many issues for the car's interior plastics, leather, and many other components, especially the paint, which after a while becomes rust and cracked and may also peel and crumble over time, which will force you to repaint the entire car.
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How to protect your car's paint from the sunlight?
If you want to protect your car's paint from the sun, you should follow the following steps:
Keep your car clean regularly
You must first keep your car always clean, by making sure to remove dirt, tree sap, and bird droppings constantly to not leave a marks on the paint and to stay it clean all the time, and you can wipe the dirt, especially bird droppings, using water and a damp cloth.
Wash your car frequently
It is essential to maintain the continuity of washing the car from time to time, and make sure to wash it in the proper way by using special cleaning materials for cars, as dirt and dust if it stays on the car, will damage the paint, lose its luster and shine.
Park the car in a garage or an enclosed space
It is necessary to park your car in a closed garage if any or in an enclosed place or away from the sun, or you can even park it under some types of trees that provide shade on the car and do not cause any damage to the paint, and you can also buy a car shade to park under it and prevent from sunlight.
Use a cover
Many people use a full car cover, which is a cover that is placed on the entire car in order to protect it from the sun's rays and other weather factors, and it may be annoying to use this cover, but it has benefits and you should take it into account, especially if you park your car for a long time without moving.
Polish the paint
Polishing the paint is a very good option in order to maintain its luster and shine, also it helps protect the paint from harmful sunlight and various weather factors. In addition it prevents dirt and dust from directly contacting the paint and damaging it, and you can polish your car at home / visit a specialized wash station.
Use ceramic coating
If you want better protection than polishing, you can use ceramic coating for long-term protection, as this coating is one of the most durable types of paint, and it can last on your car for many years with proper care, it provides the car a wonderful shine, in addition an excellent protection from sunlight and other things that damage the car.
Apply a protection film
Another option to protect your car's paint is to use protection films, which act as a barrier or insulator to the sun's rays and all other factors that may cause damage to the paint, such as dirt, dirt, bird droppings, and even some sharp objects such as screwdrivers or keys.
