3LT and Sun Damage?
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Racer
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From: Henderson NV
3LT and Sun Damage?
I recently read a post here by Tadge about cleaning the leather interior. Good info, and cool to see he stops by to answer questions.
After purchasing a 3LT car, I've become a sun shield ****. I live in Las Vegas, and as most folks know, the sun is pretty intense here in the summer. I'd like to hear from anyone that has had a 3LT car for a few years, and maybe use it as a daily driver. Bonus if you live in a Sun State, and don't always use a sun shield. I'm curious if the sun has had any effect to the beautiful leather dash on a 3LT, after several years of sitting in the sun on a regular basis.
Thanks!
After purchasing a 3LT car, I've become a sun shield ****. I live in Las Vegas, and as most folks know, the sun is pretty intense here in the summer. I'd like to hear from anyone that has had a 3LT car for a few years, and maybe use it as a daily driver. Bonus if you live in a Sun State, and don't always use a sun shield. I'm curious if the sun has had any effect to the beautiful leather dash on a 3LT, after several years of sitting in the sun on a regular basis.
Thanks!
Last edited by DanZR1; Sep 19, 2017 at 05:05 PM. Reason: The **** is apparently a banned word. It referred to the German government in the late 1930's through mid 40's
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Hi Dan! I'm also in Henderson. I've bought a 2014 3LT about a year ago, and it's my DD. I lay a sun shield over my dash whenever I'm parked in the sun, as I also am concerned about the longevity of the leather skin on the dash in the intense sun rays here.
Just putting an OST on your thread as I'm interested in hearing other's experiences as well.
(weird that the 4-letter common word for "National Socialist" is a banned word... maybe it is considered too inflammatory in today's world)
Just putting an OST on your thread as I'm interested in hearing other's experiences as well.
(weird that the 4-letter common word for "National Socialist" is a banned word... maybe it is considered too inflammatory in today's world)
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Racer
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I'm in Tallahassee, the sun is brutal even in the Winter months. I daily mine and don't always use my sun shield. No ill effects yet on my black 3LT interior and it's a 2014. But then again I have a garage and work the over night shift so the car doesn't get a whole lot of sun when it is out.
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Post # 5....awesome.
Truly thank you.
Windshield sunshades are a great invention.
Buy the best fitting one you can and take the time to install tightly in the framing.
Tadge says water and damp cloth or GM product.
I'd add make sure the leather is thoroughly dried before exposing to the sun to avoid evaporation.
Good luck.
Truly thank you.
Windshield sunshades are a great invention.
Buy the best fitting one you can and take the time to install tightly in the framing.
Tadge says water and damp cloth or GM product.
I'd add make sure the leather is thoroughly dried before exposing to the sun to avoid evaporation.
Good luck.
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From: Roanoke (near Dallas) Texas
I recently read a post here by Tadge about cleaning the leather interior. Good info, and cool to see he stops by to answer questions.
After purchasing a 3LT car, I've become a sun shield ****. I live in Las Vegas, and as most folks know, the sun is pretty intense here in the summer. I'd like to hear from anyone that has had a 3LT car for a few years, and maybe use it as a daily driver. Bonus if you live in a Sun State, and don't always use a sun shield. I'm curious if the sun has had any effect to the beautiful leather dash on a 3LT, after several years of sitting in the sun on a regular basis.
Thanks!
After purchasing a 3LT car, I've become a sun shield ****. I live in Las Vegas, and as most folks know, the sun is pretty intense here in the summer. I'd like to hear from anyone that has had a 3LT car for a few years, and maybe use it as a daily driver. Bonus if you live in a Sun State, and don't always use a sun shield. I'm curious if the sun has had any effect to the beautiful leather dash on a 3LT, after several years of sitting in the sun on a regular basis.
Thanks!
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My C6 was mostly fine in the 8 years I owned it. I live in Michigan so it isn't as hot.
For the C7 I'm planning on getting (next summer) some 70% ceramic tint (I think i's ceramic). Basically it has the same "heat rejection" properties of normal 5% tint but doesn't cut down on visibility (I'm happy with the stock 75% look).
Mostly its to keep the heat out of the car in the summer, but I feel the leather will last longer as well.
For the C7 I'm planning on getting (next summer) some 70% ceramic tint (I think i's ceramic). Basically it has the same "heat rejection" properties of normal 5% tint but doesn't cut down on visibility (I'm happy with the stock 75% look).
Mostly its to keep the heat out of the car in the summer, but I feel the leather will last longer as well.
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