{"id":10352,"date":"2023-09-11T16:08:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T23:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=10352"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:51:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T22:51:34","slug":"car-uv-protection-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/car-uv-protection-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Car From Sun Damage: Tips for Car UV Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Car owners know the damage the great outdoors can do to a vehicle. Long periods of sun exposure on the highway, in a parking lot, or even in the driveway can take a toll on car surfaces and interiors over time<\/strong> as paint and interiors fade and deteriorate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it’s from sunlight, heat, bird droppings, bug guts, dust, or even sodium chloride (all of which are forces strong enough to tarnish the surface of a car), it’s crucial to keep your car protected from the elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re concerned about your paintwork, leather interior, windshield, etc., we have some tips for keeping your car in great shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunlight and Its Impact on Cars and Car Paint<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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UV rays, or ultraviolet rays, can harm car paint<\/a>, interiors, and windshields, resulting in discoloration, cracking, and deterioration over time. Just like we need sunscreen to shield our skin from UV radiation, our cars need protection from the damage caused by UV exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your car exposed to harmful UV rays – even for a few hours a day – can leave your vehicle susceptible to issues such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n