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How do you protect black car paint from the sun in Texas?

I live in Texas and I've noticed that my car's black paint is starting to fade. The car itself runs fine, and I'd like to keep it for a couple more years; is there a way to protect black car paint from the sun?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“That’s a great question—and an important one when you live in a sunny place like
Texas
! All told, the best way to protect your car’s black paint is by parking your vehicle out of the sun.
Not only will this protect the paint and avoid a
costly paint job
, but it will also protect your headlights and the rubberized seals and trim of the vehicle.
If you don’t have anywhere indoors to park it, consider getting a light-colored car cover. This should protect the paint from further damage by the sun.
If you want to make sure that your
car insurance
does fully cover paint and body repair, it can be helpful to
shop policies
and compare other prices to your current premium.
One of the best ways to do this is with the
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Drive safely and stay cool!”
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