06-22-2019, 10:32 PM | #1 |
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Solutions for Parking Vehicle in Sunlight?
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.
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06-22-2019, 11:03 PM | #2 |
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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.
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06-22-2019, 11:23 PM | #3 |
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Sometimes I forget about the obvious... I do plan on getting PPF on the front end, but I’ll look into ceramic too. Thanks!
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06-23-2019, 03:12 AM | #6 |
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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.
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06-23-2019, 07:38 PM | #12 |
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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.
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https://www.xpel.com/shop/window-fil...ve-window-tint Quote:
https://www.skincancer.org/Media/Def...indow-film.pdf |
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06-24-2019, 08:52 AM | #14 |
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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06-24-2019, 12:40 PM | #17 |
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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.
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06-24-2019, 12:46 PM | #18 |
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Recommend life changes that result in garages at home and work
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