Sunlight hazzard
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Sunlight hazzard
I am fully aware of the potential damage to the paint, driving a Vette in the rain. As a result I normally only take mine out in late afternoon after checking the local weather radar for impending rain.
Well today I discovered an equally damaging weather condition. Bright noonday sunlight. I could just see the UV's and IR's exploding into the paint. I rushed home put it in the garage and rubbed it down with McGuires detailer.
Only time will tell if the damage is serious.
I posted this for all the newbies that may not realize the potential damage direct sunlight can cause. I recommend restricting your driving to dawn and sunset to avoid direct sunlight. And if you have to drive in the midday sun rub it down with a good UV blocker first.
LJ
Well today I discovered an equally damaging weather condition. Bright noonday sunlight. I could just see the UV's and IR's exploding into the paint. I rushed home put it in the garage and rubbed it down with McGuires detailer.
Only time will tell if the damage is serious.
I posted this for all the newbies that may not realize the potential damage direct sunlight can cause. I recommend restricting your driving to dawn and sunset to avoid direct sunlight. And if you have to drive in the midday sun rub it down with a good UV blocker first.
LJ
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You seem to have a pretty good understanding of the potential hazards of driving your Corvette in almost any type of weather condition. However, I find that after mine has been in the garage for awhile at night, it tends to soak up the darkness, dulling the paint. So now I have to keep a 40 watt bulb burning in there all the time. 
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Sunburn, just another unfortunate condition unique to the colorless, White C6. 
Actually aren't Arctic White Corvettes only supposed to be operated above the Arctic Circle?
Actually aren't Arctic White Corvettes only supposed to be operated above the Arctic Circle?
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As many here have found out, there are really just too many potential problems and damage associated with actually driving the C6 out on the road with other, lesser cars. With mine, its the convertible top. Can you imagine the sun damage that could occur if the fabric was exposed to all those UV rays. Its almost too much to contemplate, so I have also decided that its best to keep the car in the garage, with a UV shielded night-light, and just go in once in a while to look at it and wax it.
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I am fully aware of the potential damage to the paint, driving a Vette in the rain. As a result I normally only take mine out in late afternoon after checking the local weather radar for impending rain.
Well today I discovered an equally damaging weather condition. Bright noonday sunlight. I could just see the UV's and IR's exploding into the paint. I rushed home put it in the garage and rubbed it down with McGuires detailer.
Only time will tell if the damage is serious.
I posted this for all the newbies that may not realize the potential damage direct sunlight can cause. I recommend restricting your driving to dawn and sunset to avoid direct sunlight. And if you have to drive in the midday sun rub it down with a good UV blocker first.
LJ
Well today I discovered an equally damaging weather condition. Bright noonday sunlight. I could just see the UV's and IR's exploding into the paint. I rushed home put it in the garage and rubbed it down with McGuires detailer.
Only time will tell if the damage is serious.
I posted this for all the newbies that may not realize the potential damage direct sunlight can cause. I recommend restricting your driving to dawn and sunset to avoid direct sunlight. And if you have to drive in the midday sun rub it down with a good UV blocker first.
LJ
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I don't fully understand the pillows filled with honey! Would plain foam pillows work just as well?
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Yep. Zaino has UV protection. 
From their website:
Say good-bye to spending frequent weekends waxing and protecting your vehicle. Z-2 PRO™ provides months and months of protection with just a single application, and that's no exaggeration. Our testers have reported 6-plus months of honest protection in even the most extreme environments. Z-2 PRO™ includes our most advanced sunscreen, Ultra-Guard™ UV(40) to protect against shrinking and fading caused by sun and ultra-violet light.
From their website:
Say good-bye to spending frequent weekends waxing and protecting your vehicle. Z-2 PRO™ provides months and months of protection with just a single application, and that's no exaggeration. Our testers have reported 6-plus months of honest protection in even the most extreme environments. Z-2 PRO™ includes our most advanced sunscreen, Ultra-Guard™ UV(40) to protect against shrinking and fading caused by sun and ultra-violet light.