Protect the Paint on Your Hyundai from the Summer Sun

Information on how to properly care for a car's paint job when it's warm out is among the most requested car care tips for summer.  While an understanding that the winter months can negatively affect both an auto's paint and body are intuitive, the truth is that even seasons with pleasant weather present unique challenges.  Even in the case of the high-quality paint jobs used on each new Hyundai, summer conditions present surprising threats.  For this reason, Rosen Hyundai in Algonquin has compiled a list of not only the hazards a coat of paint faces when it's sunny out, but also how to deal with them:

 

Insect Splatter Can Actually Damage a Car's Paint

While pleasant weather may seem to always be ideal for any car's appearance, conditions that invite people to go outside for a drive also invite bugs to go 'outside' in search of mates, to find food, or as part of seasonal migrations.  As anyone who has taken a long drive during a summer vacation can attest, bug strikes on automobiles spike when it's warm out.  This is particularly true when driving at highway speeds through agricultural areas such as those in the Midwest.  While splattered insect remains and other biological residue like bird droppings may not seem like a serious threat to a car's paint, they can actually harden and bake into it in summer heat.  This causes small holes that gradually widen and eat into the vehicle.

The Hyundai summer tip that's recommended for combating the threat posed by bug splatter is actually the most obvious of them all: Not only wash a car regularly, but wash any bug remains or other debris off as soon as possible.  Performing this simple car care tip for summer can actually save money down the road.

 

Always Hand Dry a Car after Washing It

Though the easiest option is always to let a car dry in the hot summer sun, an important car care tip for summer is to always remember to hand dry a vehicle after washing it with a clean cotton cloth.  This is because water contains minerals that will become deposited on a car's surface during evaporation.  These minerals, in turn, can eat away at the paint job and body over time.


Wax is Like Armor for a Car

Just as it's important to wax and seal an auto's surface during the winter months, it's always a good idea to wax a car after cleaning it during the summer.  Though they're already painted with high-quality paint, this will give any Hyundai summer protection that can help preserve its look for years to come.

 

Park in Cool, Shaded Areas

A car care tip for summer that actually helps more than just the paint job is to always remember to park out of the sun or where it's cool.  Though this is primarily because extended exposure to the sun's rays can gradually cause a car's paint to fade, it's also true that direct sunlight can heat the surface of a car's interior, causing gradual damage to leather, plastic, and other accents.  It's also true that extended periods of heat can negatively affect a car's tires.

 

Always Bring a Car In For Regular Service

Finally, the most important Hyundai summer car care tip is that all cars receive regularly scheduled maintenance.  To set up an appointment with Rosen Hyundai's Service Center, call (888) 806-3252.  Drivers are also invited to peruse the Service Center's service specials online or call Rosen's sales professionals at (888) 757-5628 if they're thinking of replacing an older car before an extended summer vacation trip.