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Old 03-30-2007, 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.
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Old 03-30-2007, 06:45 PM
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i haven't gotten any sun damage on my 03 and it's always in the sun.
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Old 03-30-2007, 06:49 PM
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Keep it waxed....
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i just worry about my dash and plastics cracking like older cars of today
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Old 03-30-2007, 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?
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Old 03-30-2007, 07:58 PM
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Got a '97 and it is clean clean clean. I have this car port thing in Davis, and the car sits there and nothing has happened yet.
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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..
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Originally Posted by kYLEMtnCRUZr
i just worry about my dash and plastics cracking like older cars of today
Get some 303 Aerospace protectant.
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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!
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Old 03-30-2007, 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.
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Old 03-30-2007, 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.
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what's the pait protection that's offered by the dealer?
is it worth it?
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Old 03-31-2007, 12:15 AM
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what's the pait protection that's offer by the dealer?
is it worth it?
over priced...
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wax doesnt remove clearcoat. polish does
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Originally Posted by GilTsuby
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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