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How To Protect Your Vehicle’s Paint From Sun Damage

The sun and heat have been in full force here in the South this summer, and there are still plenty of sweltering days ahead. Excessive heat and the harsh sun can ruin your car’s paint, leading to fading, cracking and peeling. The good news is that a wax sealant can help protect your vehicle from sun damage. It’s one of the easiest ways to protect your paint, but there is a little more to it than simply waxing.

Wash Your Car Regularly

Contaminants (like dirt, pollen, bugs, tree sap and bird droppings) can damage your car’s paint. If dirt is allowed to build up, it can weaken the paint and even wear it down. Bug, tree and bird-related splatters can further degrade your paint and cause pitting. This damage can make the paint more susceptible to the effects of the sun, which is why regularly washing your vehicle is so important.

Use A Protective Wax Sealant

Over time, sun and heat exposure can cause your vehicle’s paint to break down. Although ultraviolet rays are particularly damaging, heat can also accelerate the degradation. Your best defense against those harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays is a protective wax sealant. Regular waxing creates a barrier to protect your car paint from the elements, protecting it from sun damage and helping to retain its shine. 

Protect Your Vehicle With Xpress Car Wash

Xpress Car Wash is the quick, convenient and affordable way to keep your car clean and protected. We offer single washes starting at $8 and unlimited washes starting at $26 per month.

  • The Tri-Color Foam we use in each wash not only leaves your car clean and shiny, but it also acts as a wax to provide protection against water and debris. 
  • Our Xpress Everything and Xpress Platinum Washes provide a clear coat and hot wax to protect against sun, rain and other pollutants. 
  • The Xpress Platinum Wash includes a Slip Stream Protective Wax, which provides additional protection from UV rays.

Protect your vehicle’s paint from sun damage with Xpress Car Wash. Sign up for one of our monthly unlimited wash packages, and get your first month FREE! Click here to learn more.