Jack Williams

Red Alert! Protect Your Car from Sun Damage

The summer heat gets to us all. Luckily for us, we can escape to our cool air conditioned home. Our cars, however, don't have such a luxury. There are certain ways you can protect your car's interior and exterior from being damaged by the summer sun. Bwmotorworks.com has the inside scoop.

Wash it!- You should be washing your car as often in the summer as you do in the winter. While you won't have those pesky salt marks on your car, you still have to keep the topcoat clean to protect it from damage. Think of washing your car like applying sunscreen to your skin. When the car is dirty, damage to the top coat becomes imminent.

Dry it!- You shouldn't let accelerating on the highway dry your car. Always use a soft towel to protect the paint.

Shade it!- You seek shade when the sun is blaring down, so should your car! The less contact your car has with the sun, the less damage it can do.

Wax it!- Waxing is one of the most important components of protecting your car from the sun. Wax acts as a protective layer of the topcoat. It also makes it more difficult for dirt to stick to your car which can cause damage. Consider wax to be like a high SPF for your car, it protects against UV radiation.

Block it!- Consider using a sunshade for the interior of your car. This will prevent fading and cracking while protecting your console and dash.

Protecting your car from the roasting summer sun can be a breeze with these few tips! Be sure to come see us with any of your car damage concerns, or any other questions you may have regarding vehicle maintenance.