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Daylights savings time is almost over, which means it will be lighter out later in the morning and into the evening. Although this time can bring some of the best weather of year for us, your car can become damaged by the sun’s harmful UV rays caused by extended hours of sunlight. Over a period of about six months, usually March-September, your car’s exterior and paint can corrode over this time due to the long periods of sunlight it is exposed to.

Your car’s paint finish breathes and even has pores. In the hot sun the paint’s pores expand and can absorb more dirt and moisture. Imagine having to stay outside all day in the beating sun without any sunscreen or shade. Our skin burns, dries out, and takes days or weeks to heal. Similar to skin, over time the exterior of a car can wear down, fade, peel, and rust when exposed to water. There are preventative steps you can take however, to ensure your paint and exterior lasts to its potential.

There are a many products on the market that you can use to both prevent and treat sun damage. One of the most popular products is a rubbing compound used to polish out blemishes. It’s used to remove fine scratches, oxidation, coarse swirl marks, and water spots. There are also polishes and waxes you can use on a regular basis to prevent sun damage from happening to your car. In the case of extreme sun damage, you can re-paint your car, which costs thousands of dollars.

The interior of your car can also be greatly affected by the sun. The sun is attracted to dark material and can severely damage materials like leather. Collapsible sun shades are the most popular type of interior sun protection. They can significantly decrease the temperature of your car and block harmful sunlight. Car window shades are also popular and can be used while driving.

If your car spends a significant amount of time outside, no matter what climate it’s in, you should consider protecting it with a car cover. Not only will a cover protect your car from sun, it will protect it from rain, bird droppings, dust, and mold. By covering your car, you can prevent all kinds of damage at a fraction of the cost it would be to fix it. At Empirecovers.com, our best covers for sun protection are the Max and the Premier. They are both UV treated and will protect against sun for many years. The max comes with a lifetime warranty and the Premier is covered for 5 years. Buy one at Empirecovers.com today and take advantage of our Sun Covers Sale!

At Empirecovers.com, we sell a wide array of quality products. These products range from car, boat, truck, and SUV covers, to floor mats, patio furniture covers, and accessories such as spare car covers, and seat covers. We are very proud to say that most of the products we sell are made, manufactured, and shipped in the United States. We have partnerships with American companies such as DuPont that make our Premier Tyvek cover and Lloyd Mats that make our custom and non custom floor mats. Some of our other American made products include the Max cover and the Sunguard cover. American made products are not only better quality, but they also help to boost our country’s economy.

The Max cover is made in the United States at our Kentucky factory. It is our most durable cover because it provides top-of-the-line protection against sun, heavy rain, ice, snow, and dust. This is also out most popular cover in areas such as California, Florida, and Texas. The Max cover also has three layers of Endura Plus protection that provides breathability, water and UV resistance. This cover is available for trucks, SUVs, vans, station wagons, and limousines.

The Sunguard cover is also made at our United States factory in Kentucky. This cover is very lightweight and provides top sun protection. It is breathable, UV treated, and non-abrasive. This cover is very popular in desert areas where there is lots of sun and little rain.

Why buy American? Producing products in the United States provides jobs for those in industries such as manufacturing, customer service, and retail. Another perk to having American made products is the quality assurance. These products have at least a ten year warranty, the Max having the best with a lifetime guarantee. We stand by our products and can assure that you’re getting the best anyone could make. Buy an American made Max cover today and support your country!

Don’t let the sun do this to your car, protect it with on of our sun proof car covers.  Three layers of Endura Plus provide superior breathability, very high water resistance and UV protection; choose the Max for a snug fit with superior thickness, protection and strength!