05-29-2007, 10:58 AM
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Protection in the Sun?
I'm taking my first road-trip in about a month, heading to sunny California. It's going to be hot there, and where I'm staying I won't be able to park my Boxster under cover. The top and the interior are black, and I'm concerned about damage from the sun. Should I be and, if so, does anyone have any suggestions for protecting it?
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05-29-2007, 11:33 AM
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You will be fine,I live in Sacramento and never put my top up and nothing has faded or cracked on me yet.
If you are really worried,303 Aerospace for the interoir w/ built in UV protection and 303's products for the top,which should have UV protection as well. You could get UV protection window tint that is basically clear tint w/ UV protection.
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Last edited by blinkwatt; 05-29-2007 at 12:03 PM.
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05-29-2007, 12:15 PM
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I keep "the club" steering wheel lock on my car since it sits around Monday to Friday. I've had it for about a year and took a close look at it this weekend. The side that faces the windshield was completely faded to a very light pink while the side facing the driver was still red.
303 is good and you can get it at most places.
I use 1Z vinyl and rubber from Pelican . Their leather cleaner is also A+
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05-29-2007, 12:44 PM
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Sun shade in windshield.
Good coat of Klasse and Klasse sealant before you arrive.
That should do it!
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05-29-2007, 12:45 PM
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Go to Wal-Mart and buy one of those sun shields that you put in the front window. Buy the type that has two collapsible circles/ovals that fold and un-fold. You can store it under your seat when not in use. They sell about 3-4 different sizes. Just use the size chart on the back panel. I think it is the "small" sized one. Cost <$10.00.
If you can, park with the front of the car into the sun, and with your shades in, the interior will stay shaded.
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05-29-2007, 02:36 PM
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At first I thought you meant sun protection for yourself. When I lived in Southern California, Thousand Oaks, I learned real fast to use sunblock. As for the Boxster, besides the UV protection already mentioned, if you plan on leaving it out sitting in the sun for extended periods of time why don't you go down to your local Porsche dealer and buy a custom car cover?
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