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Old 03-13-2019, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by hushypushy
"Never driven in sun"
Bwwwaaaahh...that's good one to add to the list!

This is by far thread of the year 2019.....
Old 03-13-2019, 05:24 PM
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aluminum foil
Old 03-13-2019, 07:43 PM
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The headlamps, taillights and plastic trims will fade at a different rate, so buy some spares for when the partial sun light destroys the exposed parts.

You should consider parking the car in reverse for one week, and heading front for another week, so the alternation allows an even wear of all the painted surfaces.
Old 03-13-2019, 10:13 PM
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I'd have put some cheap levelor blinds on those windows long ago.
Old 03-14-2019, 01:00 AM
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Over time, sunlight does fade out interior home furnishings and carpets, have seen it happen first hand. Darker colors are more susceptible.

For your garage, cheap blinds from the home centers are good enough to deal with it and can keep prying eyes away as well.
Old 03-14-2019, 01:54 AM
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Wow.
Old 03-14-2019, 09:49 AM
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It’s really the rain that destroys the car..
Old 03-14-2019, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by pissedpuppy
aluminum foil
Can double as a hat
Old 03-14-2019, 04:44 PM
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Just take the OCD medication. It will help it so many ways.
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That damn sun! Wish it would leave our cars alone but every day, like clockwork...here it comes again...
Old 03-14-2019, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by wmond


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Should I not be driving on sunny days?
First no driving in the rain and now no driving on sunny days? GEEEZZZZ
Old 03-14-2019, 08:34 PM
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Some of these posts are really funny but maybe give this guy a break and let this thread die.
Old 03-15-2019, 04:31 PM
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Get tint with UV protection and don’t think about it again. Problem solved. Mind at ease.
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Originally Posted by usctrojanGT3
First no driving in the rain and now no driving on sunny days? GEEEZZZZ
Yes. I only take my car out when it is room temperature (71.5) and overcast. I had considered taking it out at night but I'm afraid the heat from the headlights will cause yellowing on the lenses.
Old 03-15-2019, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sgroer
Yes. I only take my car out when it is room temperature (71.5) and overcast. I had considered taking it out at night but I'm afraid the heat from the headlights will cause yellowing on the lenses.
Are your wheels BBS FiR's? They looks great..


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