[waldrops]

Between my outdoor work parking lot and my car being parked in the driveway at home, it’s going to see a lot of sunlight. Is there any product or service I can utilize early to reduce the amount of damage the sun does to the paint? Yes the car is a daily driver and please no “get a garage” posts lol.

[Thescout13]

What's wrong with a car cover? As long as you are careful putting it on and taking it off it will work.

Ceramic Coating or PPF will also help.

[waldrops]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

What's wrong with a car cover? As long as you are careful putting it on and taking it off it will work.

Ceramic Coating or PPF will also help.

Sometimes I forget about the obvious... I do plan on getting PPF on the front end, but I’ll look into ceramic too. Thanks!

[HFW003]

What’s wrong with parking it in the sunlight?

[waldrops]

Originally Posted by HFW003

What’s wrong with parking it in the sunlight?

Faded paint/wear

Nothing crazy or immediate, but vehicles parked outside generally look more worn out.

[chris719]

Originally Posted by waldrops

Faded paint/wear

Nothing crazy or immediate, but vehicles parked outside generally look more worn out.

I am pretty sure modern clearcoat has UV protectant / blocking agents in it. I am not sure if any of the PPF, sealants, or ceramic coatings do much to block UV. The ceramic coatings seem to claim it but who knows how effective it really is.

[NEfan508]

Originally Posted by HFW003

What's wrong with parking it in the sunlight?

I actually park mine in the sun?

if in south FL I get it but up here doesn't matter, also plan on keeping it inside dec/mar

I guess depends on your location

My area cares about rust others paint fade

[HFW003]

There are now clears coat on modern paints, as far as I know anyway, meaning coloured paints do not fade.

[grl.racr]

Ceramic coating and PPF offers UV protection. Also great for maintenance.

[akkando]

Originally Posted by waldrops

Sometimes I forget about the obvious... I do plan on getting PPF on the front end, but I’ll look into ceramic too. Thanks!

I thought PPF doesn't block sun damage because if it did those who didn't do the whole car would have mismatched paint.

[heavyD^2]

Ceramic window tint will help keep your interior from aging prematurely.

[chris719]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

Ceramic window tint will help keep your interior from aging prematurely.

How much UV actually penetrates the glass, though? I know that photochromic lenses (like Transitions glasses lenses) don't really work through automotive glass now. I've also never gotten sunburn or a tan inside the car, and I am pretty much translucent.

[heavyD^2]

Originally Posted by chris719

How much UV actually penetrates the glass, though? I know that photochromic lenses (like Transitions glasses lenses) don't really work through automotive glass now. I've also never gotten sunburn or a tan inside the car, and I am pretty much translucent.

I know for me it makes a considerable difference in interior temperature. As for the UV I'm just going off what XPEL says their film reduces;

https://www.xpel.com/shop/window-fil...ve-window-tint

XPEL PRIME XR provides SPF 1,000 protection that effectively blocks over 99% of harmful Ultraviolet rays that can lead to numerous skin cancers, premature aging and skin cell damage.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation it makes a difference as well;

https://www.skincancer.org/Media/Def...indow-film.pdf

[Taco2Me]

Why not a reflective sunshade for inside the windshield?
Maybe a car cover? - - Just have to make sure there's no sand/dust whatever on your car before putting on the car cover so that wind rustling it doesn't rub abrasives into your paint. Park it, give it a once over with a California car duster, then cover it.

[devo]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

What's wrong with a car cover? As long as you are careful putting it on and taking it off it will work.

Ceramic Coating or PPF will also help.

Car covers are good when used for long term storage and after a freshly washed/dried car. Otherwise taking the cover on and off after driving ~ at some point ~ will cause some type of paint abrasion no matter how careful you are. PPF isn't really a solution for sun exposure unless wrapping the entire car. I am all for PPF and protect all my cars but realize it is to prevent chips as I do not have everything covered.

I wouldn't use a car duster after driving a car. They may be good for a car sitting in the garage collecting minimal dust imo... I would never use one either way. Ask any quality detail shop their opinion.

The larger concern is prolonged sun on water spots and other road debris. Water spots will become an issue whether protected with PPF or not. Ceramic coating should help there.

[AlpsRider]

Some locals have really bright hot sun. I have observed many cars that are over 5 years old with grayish peeling clear coat. Protect the paint with something that blocks UV. There is nothing you can do about the sun's intense heat other than find shade. Tint the windows to protect the interior and put up a windshield sun shade when it's parked.

[pz619]

Recommend coating, but sealants also work if you don't want to go through the coating process. With proper maintenance, it shouldn't be a problem.

[gmazet]

Recommend life changes that result in garages at home and work

[chris719]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

I know for me it makes a considerable difference in interior temperature. As for the UV I'm just going off what XPEL says their film reduces;

https://www.xpel.com/shop/window-fil...ve-window-tint



According to the Skin Cancer Foundation it makes a difference as well;

https://www.skincancer.org/Media/Def...indow-film.pdf

A lot of the interior temp is not from UV, but IR actually. Still, might be some benefit for side windows which can vary. From a quick search, almost all windshields block 95+% of UV.