Guys, I have my X parked in the sun all day long and I was wondering how much the damage the sun REALLY does on the dash and other things and should I keep it in the shade even though this means parking under a tree?

What about tree sap and stuff like that?

Also, is there something I should use on the dash to protect it?
The guy that detailed my truck says Mcgwires or something like that but I don't really know.

THanks

George

 

The Ex is no different than any other vehicle or item left in the sun. Try to keep it to a minimum if you can and use wax and protectants regularly. Some form of sun shade for the windshield would help. Parking under trees for shade carries hazards with it, i.e. birds and sap.

 

Alright, what's worse. Bird doo doo and sap or cracked dash? I mean cost and repair wise...and also how much damage one vs the other can do to your truck?

Thanks

George

 

I'd park in the sun with a reflective sunshield for the windshield. Birds can get you anywhere and can etch the paint. Nasty stuff........

Take Care

 

I park in the sun all of the time. I use mothers to protect the paint and it works really well. If you get bird crap on ur truck or somthing else use a clay bar to get it out.

 

Ok, the sun it is then. What's mothers and do I need it for the paint and also, what about the dash if I don't want to have something in the window?

Thanks

George

 

Put a non reflective carpet type dash cover on it to protect the dash.

 

Well, anything would do then?

I was thinking maybe something I can spray or rub on with like sun protection and so on..?

George

 

A few things....

First, I use these in my Ex as it sits parked quite a bit over the summer. These cover the front door windows and windshield. They fit great, are easy to put in and make a huge difference with heat and blocking light. (And, with the other windows being tinted..you really don;t need shades for those windows)

http://www.autosunshields.com/manu/f...f250-f350.html

Bird-bombs. Yep, can be very acidic and could eat through your paint if left on long enough. Interestingly, the white kind is not as bad as the brown kind.

Also, waxes and other sealants are of little use to protect against this type of acidic damage. Maybe in the short term if you are able to wipe it off quickly enough. I keep a bottle of a cheap detail spray in each car to clean those types of mess off right away.

A little off topic here....I can get into detail if someone wants, but "wax" like carnaubas just don;t last long in the elements. A better choice is a product like Zaino, which is a synthetic sealant that outlasts other waxes, and contains a UV gaurd.

 

Thanks Matt

George

 

How about covering it... I got one for my truck from California Car Covers Co...PM me if you need their toll free number.

 

Nah,too much work and I'm way too lazy. Thanks though

George

 

what about just getting the front windows tinted.. thats what i did. they now match the factory tint from the rear windows.

 

Insulate the roof.

 

Insulate the roof? HOw will that keep the bird shi* away?

George