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heRS · 06-26-2012, 09:45 PM

48 and more rain here in WA - will too much rain hurt my Camaro any more than too much sun?

CUPRA · 06-26-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by f5journal

I can tell you that if you put vinyl stripes on your car they will not last 18 months

I disagree, I have CGM vinyl stripes on my IOM SS that will be 2 years old in 5 days time. Still look like new after 2 years of Texas heat and sun.

Beer Thirty · 06-26-2012, 10:16 PM

The window film from 3m is called Crystalline. Clear film with the benefit of dark tinted windows. There Webb site has all the info about it. (3m window films) I have tinted windows and clear film on the front. It also cuts down on the glare. I have not used my visors since I installed it. Also I now run the air at lower speeds. Car cools down a lot faster.

SSGUNNER · 06-26-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellfighter

Ito get scratched lol

Lol.

CWI · 06-26-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Because if you leave it on there long enough in the heat it will eventually dry out and permanently affix itself to the radio face

Not likely

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Originally Posted by f5journal

I can tell you that if you put vinyl stripes on your car they will not last 18 months

My car has had it's stripes for more than 3 years now, still like new.

Hellfighter · 06-26-2012, 11:30 PM

Rain or not it has been 100+ for 5 days straight and its hell and I'm starting to wonder if all thesesmog factories are helping the cause / not to get to a discussion about global warming /r the green house effect.

Caswell239 · 06-27-2012, 12:09 AM

did you put a protectant cover over the metal face around the key hole? that will get scratched too

1BADLS3 · 06-27-2012, 12:56 AM

Ambient/earth temperatures won't do much for paint. As stated, a car can be baked in a paint booth, and the paint will hold up just fine.

Plastics and vinyl--they start getting soft and may deform.

UV is the killer that causes the drying, cracking, fading.

For interiors, the key is to reflect the sun back out. Use a sunshade for the dash where you can. Crack windows or vent the sunroof so the heat can escape and the car can "breathe". If you seal up a car and leave it in the sun, inside temps can reach 160 degrees and beyond. For the sun belt, a good tint will keep things a little more comfortable. And lighter colors will stay cooler.

For the dude from WA --I hear ya. Seattle has been soggy. Extended periods of rain won't kill paint, but as the concentrations of H2S04 (sulfuric acid) -acid rain, and other particulates grow stronger, a good washing is in order when the sun finally comes out!

CamaroSkooter · 06-27-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CWIweldace

Not likely

Ask me how I know this

Fortunately it didn't happen on a vehicle's radio faceplate, though.

Duncan25 · 06-27-2012, 07:58 AM

Get some ghost armor for the radio face it's like a screen cover for your smart phone can't see it and protects it they awesome well worth it.

DRKS1D3 · 06-27-2012, 08:13 AM

The Sun's rays aren't good beating down on ANYTHING! Why would a car's paint be any different? Get a good, quality wax and keep your fingers crossed if you don't own a garage.

Hellfighter · 06-27-2012, 12:54 PM

Great info on the interior temp, thanks i was completely oblivious to the "oven feel" inside the car when its parked in the sun.

Dooley · 06-27-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBfromPeoria

Mine's outdoors, 24-7 here in Phoenix. It's "just" a car.

John B.

No it's NOT just a car DAMN IT! It's NOT just a car!

Hellfighter · 06-27-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dooley

No it's NOT just a car DAMN IT! It's NOT just a car!

its not a just a car, a 1996 honda civi or 91 ford truck is just a car.... a Camaro well , lets just say me and my girlfriend are not together anymore

GearheadSS · 06-27-2012, 02:14 PM

My car has 3300 miles on it and the vinyl on the dash is already bubbling. I do not like it at all. I wish they had left the dash alone, I liked the look of my 2010 dash much better.

Hellfighter · 06-27-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

My car has 3300 miles on it and the vinyl on the dash is already bubbling. I do not like it at all. I wish they had left the dash alone, I liked the look of my 2010 dash much better.

have you had any dealership trips yet?

Fiveg56 · 06-27-2012, 02:39 PM

yikes

CarolinaChick · 06-27-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tomlink

Looks like most of the country (at least the East coast) is going to share this weather this weekend. NC is looking at 4 days over 100 and may break the all-time high. If this is an issue for you this weekend it may affect everyone.

Not excited about these high temps at all.

STuRTzz · 06-27-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Caswell239

did you put a protectant cover over the metal face around the key hole? that will get scratched too

Mine came scratched up. My little cousin asked if the car was used because it was so scratched up. It doesn't really bug me though.

ChrisBlair · 06-27-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RJTV6A

So if I get my car painted, while in the paint booth the heat gets put to 165* to bake the paint my dash will bubble?

The next Camaro that comes out of the booth is going to get a picture of the dash at 165*

I was thinking the same thing.

ActNup NY · 06-27-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

You should take the protective plastic off the radio face.

Your car came with protective plastic for the radio?????? Damn what happened to my car. Lol !

Angrybird 12 · 06-27-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by f5journal

I can tell you that if you put vinyl stripes on your car they will not last 18 months

Untrue. I have had many cars with Vinyl stripes, baring damage from accident or chemicals mine have always lasted several years with no problems. I do not have a garage and my cars always sit outside 24-7/365 and no paint problems. The last car that I had dash problem in was a 88 Fiero, after it was 5 years old.

ewynn9 · 06-27-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by f5journal

I can tell you that if you put vinyl stripes on your car they will not last 18 months

Funny thing is, I've had my car with vinyl stripes for 2.5 years in the Texas sun and they are doing fine.

usnatclee · 06-27-2012, 09:43 PM

I live in Corpus Christi and know your pain on the heat. My suggestion to save the inside is to tint the windows as low as legally possible (which it looks like you have done) and use one of those reflector things that you put in the window when you park. I do and it is amazing what a difference it makes.

GearheadSS · 06-27-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellfighter

have you had any dealership trips yet?

I work at the dealership so I'll just have them order a new one.

06-26-2012, 09:45 PM	#26
heRS Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,721 View My Garage	48 and more rain here in WA - will too much rain hurt my Camaro any more than too much sun? __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

06-26-2012, 11:30 PM	#31
Hellfighter Drives: Soon To Be. 2013 2SS/1LE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sugar Land/Texas Posts: 1,331	Rain or not it has been 100+ for 5 days straight and its hell and I'm starting to wonder if all thesesmog factories are helping the cause / not to get to a discussion about global warming /r the green house effect. __________________

06-27-2012, 07:58 AM	#35
Duncan25 Drives: Inferno orange 2ss Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 115 View My Garage	Get some ghost armor for the radio face it's like a screen cover for your smart phone can't see it and protects it they awesome well worth it. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS, CAI,VMax TB,LT ARH, HF Cats,Borla Type-S,LPE3.70 Gears,1400HP DSS axles,2000-LNC Launch Contoler, 200 Shot plate System. Got to LOVE that NITROUS!!!! If I can't eat it, bet on it, or bang it I probably don't have the phone number!!!!!

06-27-2012, 12:54 PM	#37
Hellfighter Drives: Soon To Be. 2013 2SS/1LE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sugar Land/Texas Posts: 1,331	Great info on the interior temp, thanks i was completely oblivious to the "oven feel" inside the car when its parked in the sun. __________________

06-27-2012, 02:14 PM	#40
GearheadSS 5th gen #3 Drives: 2012 1LT/RS A6-IOM Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,691 View My Garage	My car has 3300 miles on it and the vinyl on the dash is already bubbling. I do not like it at all. I wish they had left the dash alone, I liked the look of my 2010 dash much better. __________________

06-26-2012, 10:16 PM	#28
Beer Thirty 5:30 somewhere Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pensacola,florida Posts: 202	The window film from 3m is called Crystalline. Clear film with the benefit of dark tinted windows. There Webb site has all the info about it. (3m window films) I have tinted windows and clear film on the front. It also cuts down on the glare. I have not used my visors since I installed it. Also I now run the air at lower speeds. Car cools down a lot faster.

06-27-2012, 12:09 AM	#32
Caswell239 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 815	did you put a protectant cover over the metal face around the key hole? that will get scratched too

06-27-2012, 12:56 AM	#33
1BADLS3 Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Between the 45th and 49th Parallels Posts: 1,899	Ambient/earth temperatures won't do much for paint. As stated, a car can be baked in a paint booth, and the paint will hold up just fine. Plastics and vinyl--they start getting soft and may deform. UV is the killer that causes the drying, cracking, fading. For interiors, the key is to reflect the sun back out. Use a sunshade for the dash where you can. Crack windows or vent the sunroof so the heat can escape and the car can "breathe". If you seal up a car and leave it in the sun, inside temps can reach 160 degrees and beyond. For the sun belt, a good tint will keep things a little more comfortable. And lighter colors will stay cooler. For the dude from WA --I hear ya. Seattle has been soggy. Extended periods of rain won't kill paint, but as the concentrations of H2S04 (sulfuric acid) -acid rain, and other particulates grow stronger, a good washing is in order when the sun finally comes out!

06-27-2012, 08:13 AM	#36
DRKS1D3 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible LS3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,135	The Sun's rays aren't good beating down on ANYTHING! Why would a car's paint be any different? Get a good, quality wax and keep your fingers crossed if you don't own a garage.

06-27-2012, 02:39 PM	#42
Fiveg56 Drives: Yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	yikes

06-27-2012, 09:43 PM	#49
usnatclee Drives: '12 2SS/RS, '13 Vette, '13 Wrangler Join Date: May 2012 Location: Corpus Christi,TX Posts: 521	I live in Corpus Christi and know your pain on the heat. My suggestion to save the inside is to tint the windows as low as legally possible (which it looks like you have done) and use one of those reflector things that you put in the window when you park. I do and it is amazing what a difference it makes. __________________ 2012 Camaro Ashen Grey Metallic 2SS/RS "Timberwolf". 348rwhp/370rwtq SAE corrected. Resonator and muffler delete with a magnaflow resonator added, RX oil catch can and oil breather, CAI inc intake, tuned. 2013 Corvette Torch Red LS3. 378rwhp/375rwtq SAE corrected, tuned. ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK GO KU!