Protect your car's exterior in hot weather

(Baonghean.vn) - Exterior parts directly affect the value, durability and performance of each vehicle. Especially in hot weather, drivers should pay attention to the necessary recommendations to protect the exterior of the vehicle.

Use tarps or sunshades

You should equip your car with sunshades or sun reflectors to protect the interior, because the dashboard, seats, and steering wheel are places that are exposed to high temperatures and direct sunlight. Sunshades or sunshades help limit the heat in the car.

In addition, you should also use additives to protect the plastic and leather inside such as vinyl or leather conditioner. If you use your car in the sun a lot, you should also consider applying heat-insulating film to avoid ultraviolet rays.

Consider using tinted windows

Owners may want to consider tinted windows as an option if their vehicle is frequently parked in the sun. The front windshield and two front windows should allow 70% of light to pass through, while the windshield and two rear windows should only block 25%.

Use car paint protection film

To protect the exterior of the car from the sun, car owners can invest in a paint protection film that does not affect the beauty of the car. According to experienced car experts, this invisible film can also protect the car from cracks, sand and small scratches.

Car polishing

According to car care and maintenance experts, using car wax at least twice a year will help the natural oils adhere better to the paint. Car polishing also provides an extra layer of protection for the car's exterior from the sun in hot summer weather.

Tires and rims

During the hot season, tires and rims are two parts that are directly affected by the terrain surface on which the vehicle operates. In particular, when the driver encounters bad roads combined with harsh weather, the tires are more likely to tear or explode due to high pressure. Therefore, every 10,000 km, drivers should pay attention to check and replace tires.

Use the right type of tire

Hot weather will greatly affect the tire surface compared to cold weather. In addition, some parts will also be affected such as the battery and rubber parts on the tire. The higher the temperature, the faster the tire pressure will increase, possibly exceeding the manufacturer's allowable threshold.

Tires also have many types equipped to use in different road weather conditions, so you should change the tire set to use in the summer to ensure the best performance for your car, you should not only use one type of tire.

Windshield and window seals

The hot and humid tropical climate of Vietnam is the leading cause of rapid deterioration of the car's exterior rubber parts, causing them to harden and crack, causing noise because the door glass is no longer tight, and damaged gaskets also reduce the ability to block noise, making the car cabin even noisier.

The steering wheel should also limit the operation of raising/lowering the glass, to avoid long-term dirt accumulation. Even if the window seal is still new, thick dirt or mud if not wiped off will get inside, causing the window glass to be scratched, stuck, or dirt will cause the rubber seal to quickly deteriorate.

Coolant

You need to regularly check the coolant, because when the temperature is high, the cooling system will have to work harder, the coolant will be lost faster. Moreover, the cooling system is one of the important parts that helps to cool and release the engine temperature.

Note: Do not add coolant when the vehicle has just been running, wait until the coolant cools to avoid burns.

Ngoc Anh

(Synthetic)