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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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I want to protect my car from the sun...

I don't have a garage for my black 06 WRX and I'm worried the paint might get ruined from oxidation.

Has anyones Subie gotten sun damage?

My WRX has an STi spoiler and I can't seem to find a car cover that will fit. Is there such a car cover that will fit an STi?
I called Subaru but they don't have any.
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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i haven't gotten any sun damage on my 03 and it's always in the sun.
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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Keep it waxed....
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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i just worry about my dash and plastics cracking like older cars of today
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 03_Impreza_Al
Keep it waxed....
I thought every time you wax you take off a layer of clear, so it's not good to wax often, right?
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GilTsuby
I thought every time you wax you take off a layer of clear, so it's not good to wax often, right?
You don't actually stop at waxing your car, there's another step after that...I forgot though I think it's glaze or sealant of some sort. It keeps your car waxed and protects the paint..
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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i just worry about my dash and plastics cracking like older cars of today
Get some 303 Aerospace protectant.
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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my car was parked outside for the first 2 years i had it...no wear or fading. im glad its parked in the garage now tho!
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by LoanPro
You don't actually stop at waxing your car, there's another step after that...I forgot though I think it's glaze or sealant of some sort. It keeps your car waxed and protects the paint..
Interesting, if you or anyone else finds out the other step, let me know.
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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I usually wash polish then wax. I also claybar twice a year. I don't know bout waxing taking off clear coat you got me on that one.
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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what's the pait protection that's offered by the dealer?
is it worth it?

Last edited by krismo; Mar 31, 2007 at 12:52 AM.
Old Mar 31, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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what's the pait protection that's offer by the dealer?
is it worth it?
over priced...
Old Mar 31, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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wax doesnt remove clearcoat. polish does
Old Mar 31, 2007 | 02:31 AM
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Is there such a car cover that will fit an STi?
http://www.carcoversdirect.com/

I recommend the "Noah" line. Just order the one for an 06 STI, and it'll be custom cut to cover the wing properly.



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