5 Ways to Protect Your Renault From Sun Damage

When you own a Land Rover, it’s sometimes easy to forget that every maintenance issue you have doesn’t always have to do with Land Rover parts. While you want your car to run well, you want it to look its best too. During the summer, helping it look brilliant and protecting it from the elements takes a bit of effort. The next time you’re out in the blazing sun, counting the minutes until you can escape back into the air conditioning once again, consider how your car is faring and use these tips to protect its exterior.

Protecting Your Land Rover From the Sun

• Wash it Now- Some people just have that kind of luck; as soon as they make an effort to wash their Land Rover, it rains. While it may seem counter-productive, waiting for the rain to take over this job for you isn’t the best idea. Washing your car keeps the topcoat from becoming damaged (which is much more likely when the car is dirty.) The topcoat is essential, as it acts like a sunscreen for the Land Rover, keeping the car from becoming a victim of the elements.

• Wait Until it’s Dry- When you go through an automatic car wash, how do you dry your Land Rover? If you simply allow the wind to take care of the drying, you could be making the paint vulnerable to damage. Protect it by drying the car with a soft towel by hand after you wash it.

• Park in the Shade- Every time you put on a hat before going outside during the summer, you’re protecting your skin from the harsh rays of the sun. Your car doesn’t deserve any less. Park it in the shade; the less time it spends in the sun, the less damage the sun can do.

• Wax it- One of the most important things you can do to protect your Land Rover from the sun during the summer is waxing it. This adds an additional layer of protection and makes it more difficult for debris and dirt to stick to the car and damage the topcoat. The wax on the car also protects from UV radiation. If you were to think of it like you would sunscreen for your body, it would be like using a higher SPF or doubling up on the amount of sunscreen you use.

• Check the Tyres- In the summer, roads get hot. Underinflated tyres and hot motorways don’t mix, and often result in blowouts that could cause damage to you, other drivers, and expensive car parts. Protect yourself and your Land Rover parts by consistently checking the pressure in your tyres. This will ensure your car doesn’t become vulnerable to the sun’s harsh rays.

When you think about maintenance for your Land Rover, you may only think about car parts, but protecting the exterior of your vehicle is just as important as what’s under the bonnet. Keep your car’s topcoat, tyres, and more from the harsh summer sun by using these tips.