The air is growing cooler as the days are getting shorter, but the sun remains shining brightly in the middle of autumn. While your vehicle might not feel as hot as it does in the summer months, UV rays continue to damage your seats, dashboard, and other interior surfaces. To protect your ride all year round, not just when it’s hot out, consider getting car sun shades in Australia and reap the benefits.
How can sunlight and heat impact your car?
Console and dashboard
Sun rays break down materials like vinyl and plastic, making them brittle and discoloured. Constant light and heat also make climate control displays, touchscreens, and other electronics degrade more quickly.
Upholstery and seats
Fabric seats can lose their original colour, but the damage is worse on leather or faux leather. Long-term UV exposure can make them peel, stiffen, and crack no matter how cold the air outside the car is.
Gearshift and steering wheel
Direct sunlight through the sunscreen, when parked facing the sun, affects these areas the most, making them cracked or discoloured. They also retain heat, so they become uncomfortable to touch or use.
Interior temperature buildup
When you are leaving your car on a hot day, remember it will still heat up a lot, even in winter. High temps in the cabin will speed up the wear of materials, dry out surfaces, and increase fading or cracking.
How do sunshades reduce the damage to interiors?
They block UV rays from entering the cabin. High-quality sunshades are made from reflective materials that keep these harmful rays from reaching your seats and dashboard, so they don’t get brittle or fade.
They lower the temperature in the cabin. They bounce the sunlight away before it can make your interiors heat up. They then take the thermal stress off leather, vinyl, and plastic surfaces inside.
They protect surfaces from direct exposure. They cover the rear window and windscreen, so they serve as barriers between the sun and the interiors, keeping the surfaces looking new for a lot longer.
They provide protection in all seasons. They keep sunlight out of your vehicle during peak exposure times, especially during autumn and winter when the sun is shining at a lower angle.
How can you protect your interiors even more?
You should park in the shade as much as possible. Try to find a parking spot that isn’t directly under or facing the sun, even in the cooler months.
You should get window tints installed. Ask your local governing body if they are allowed in your area, as they can block up to 99% of UV rays.
You should apply protectants on interiors. There are plenty of plastic and leather conditioners available on the market that help interior surfaces to resist fading and cracking.
What comes next with car sunshades?
They might seem like an unnecessary accessory, but they are something you should bring, whether you are going on the ultimate road trip or going to work on a regular day. Not only do they keep the interiors cool and comfortable, but also they keep the sun from damaging your interiors.
Look no further than our selection at Snap Shades if you are searching for customised window shades for your ride. Our products provide full privacy, allow airflow, control the heat, and so much more.