There’s nothing worse than getting in your car on a beautiful summer day only to have your bare skin scorched by your hot leather seats. Black leather is the worst culprit, soaking up all the hot sun rays that come through the windows. Here’s how you can keep your leather seats cool and save your skin from getting burned:
- Park in the Shade
- Buy Seat Covers
- Use a Sun Shade
- Invest in Window Film
Park in the Shade
This may seem obvious, but next time you’re trying to find a parking spot, try to park in the shade. Shady parking spots aren’t always the easiest to find or most convenient, but they can help keep your leather seats from heating up in the direct sunlight. Studies show that vehicles heat up slower in the shade than the sun, keeping the car cooler for longer. Unfortunately, shade is often provided by trees, which also means an increased chance of bird droppings landing on your vehicle.
Buy Seat Covers
You can always buy seat covers, so you don’t have to worry about the leather seats scalding your behind. Seat covers won’t just help save your skin, but they’ll also protect your seats. Whether you just bought a car or want to keep the seats in perfect condition, covers will keep your leather looking like new. However, if you really love the look of your sleek leather seats, the covers will, well, cover them up.
Use a Sun Shade
Another way to keep heat from building up in your car is by using a sunshade. Sunshades are made of a reflective material to send sunlight and heat away from the vehicle. By reflecting the sun’s hot rays, they’ll help your leather seats stay cool and comfortable. Sunshades also offer some interior protection against the harsh sun as well. While sunshades are effective, they require an additional step each time you enter and exit your vehicle.
Window Film: The Best Way to Keep Leather Seats Cool
The best way to get full protection from the sun and keep your leather seats cool is with window film. Tinting your windows will not only help reject the sun’s heat, but it will also help protect both you and your car’s interior from sun damage.
Why UV Protection Is Important
Ultraviolet rays fade colors, which can ruin your interior and leather seats over time. UV rays are also detrimental to humans, as prolonged exposure is a major risk for skin damage and skin cancer. The law actually requires that front windshields have to be treated to filter out UVA rays. But that’s not the case for the side and rear windows. Adding window film to your car will block up to 99.9% of harmful UVA and UVB rays. The film will help safeguard against UV rays from any angle, whether you’re the driver or a passenger in the backseat.
Enjoy Your Leather Seats Again
Window film will also reflect heat to maintain comfortable interior temperatures and prevent your leather seats from getting blistering hot. You won’t have to settle and cover up your leather seats with an old towel or cheap seat covers any longer. Additionally, you won’t have to scour the parking lot for a shaded spot, or remember to whip out your sunshade every time you park. Window film offers the comprehensive protection you need to keep your skin cool and your car looking fresh for years to come.
Contact the experts at Auto Trim Design, a 3M Pro Shop Dealer, if you have any questions about car upgrades at (301) 662-7443 or fill out this brief form. We would love to hear from you. We are ready and available to help you get your vehicle ready for summer, resale or any other automotive enhancements. Our team is the absolute best when it comes to interior and exterior upgrades that add luxury, convenience, and safety features while enhancing your vehicle’s overall function and style.