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modawg2k · 06-20-2011, 12:54 AM

So I have to deal with the hot arizona sun and my garage faces west towards the harshest part of the sun (that 4pm kind). I sometimes have my top down in the garage and I can see the hot sun coming thru the garage window panels and just slowly going over my leather. I just purchased some adam's leather products so I will be protecting my leather soon, but should I be blocking those garage windows or just making sure I put the cover up every day?? Does a little sun harm like that?

iFast · 06-20-2011, 01:13 AM

If it were me I would cover or tint the sh*t out of those lil windows in your garage. Those UV rays will do damage for sure. Just like getting a sunburn through the window of a car.

modawg2k · 06-20-2011, 09:08 AM

Already made plans to get my tinting done this week.

hot_rod · 06-20-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by modawg2k

Already made plans to get my tinting done this week.

Tint the windows in garage.

Lowes or Home Depot carries some roll stuff made by Gila. It's made to reduce the UV and also reduces the heat. Easy DIY project....

http://www.lowes.com/pd_234077-74130...%7C1&facetInfo=

Sir Nuke · 06-20-2011, 09:46 AM

I would either LIMO tint the windows.....OR PAINT them solid, same color as the rest of the door.

RanDMC · 06-20-2011, 09:52 AM

I agree with the tint or blocking off the windows. Remember, only put a cover on the car if it is clean. If you didn't JUST wash the car you will be rubbing dirt into the paint and damaging your finish.

Adam's Polishes · 06-20-2011, 11:34 AM

Tint is probably the best option... if you go with a polarize or aluminized film it will block 100% of the UV rays but then you still get some light in there. I had to do this at my last place for the same reason, certain times of the summer the sun would blast thru the windows, if you walked in the path of it almost felt like someone was pointing a heat gun at you. After tinting I still got all the light, but absolutely no heat.

Our conditioner will go a long ways to protecting your interior as well... SPF 65, so its like really good sunblock!

modawg2k · 06-21-2011, 12:20 AM

Thanks guys. I paid extra to have the windows in my garage so I definitely am not looking to paint them out. I will be looking into tint/film this week!

chevyswagger · 06-26-2011, 03:54 AM

i would block those windows i live in tucson and my cars outside but the dash has faded a bity already just got a dash cover tho

06-20-2011, 12:54 AM	#1
modawg2k Drives: Topless 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 414 View My Garage	Sunlight through the garage. So I have to deal with the hot arizona sun and my garage faces west towards the harshest part of the sun (that 4pm kind). I sometimes have my top down in the garage and I can see the hot sun coming thru the garage window panels and just slowly going over my leather. I just purchased some adam's leather products so I will be protecting my leather soon, but should I be blocking those garage windows or just making sure I put the cover up every day?? Does a little sun harm like that?

06-20-2011, 01:13 AM	#2
iFast Drives: '10 Camaro SS/RS and '01 Bullitt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Back in the US!! Posts: 344 View My Garage	If it were me I would cover or tint the sh*t out of those lil windows in your garage. Those UV rays will do damage for sure. Just like getting a sunburn through the window of a car. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS. Halltech Intake. SLP Loudmouth I Exhaust. BMR 1.4''/1.0'' Lowering Springs. ZL-1 Front Fascia. NLP Rear Spoiler. 20'' TSW Nurburgring w/ Nitto Invos. 2001 DHG Bullitt Mustang GT. 5.0 Shortblock. Patriot cams and heads. Flowmaster Axle-Back, Magnaflow X-Pipe. Eibach sportline lowering springs. Steeda Tri-ax. 03-04 Cobra Front Fascia. 18'' XXR 521s w/ Sumitomo HTR Z IIs. 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R. Akrapovic CF Slip-ons. K&N filter. 520 conversion w/ -1/+2 sprockets. Speedo-healer. Lockhart-Phillips fi controller. Pirelli DCIIIs.

06-20-2011, 09:46 AM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,322 View My Garage	I would either LIMO tint the windows.....OR PAINT them solid, same color as the rest of the door. __________________

06-26-2011, 03:54 AM	#9
chevyswagger Drives: 2011 camaro rs v6 dohc Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: tucson az Posts: 45 View My Garage	i would block those windows i live in tucson and my cars outside but the dash has faded a bity already just got a dash cover tho __________________

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06-20-2011, 09:08 AM	#3
modawg2k Drives: Topless 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 414 View My Garage	Already made plans to get my tinting done this week.

06-20-2011, 09:52 AM	#6
RanDMC Drives: 1LT/SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 63	I agree with the tint or blocking off the windows. Remember, only put a cover on the car if it is clean. If you didn't JUST wash the car you will be rubbing dirt into the paint and damaging your finish.

06-20-2011, 11:34 AM	#7
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Tint is probably the best option... if you go with a polarize or aluminized film it will block 100% of the UV rays but then you still get some light in there. I had to do this at my last place for the same reason, certain times of the summer the sun would blast thru the windows, if you walked in the path of it almost felt like someone was pointing a heat gun at you. After tinting I still got all the light, but absolutely no heat. Our conditioner will go a long ways to protecting your interior as well... SPF 65, so its like really good sunblock!

06-21-2011, 12:20 AM	#8
modawg2k Drives: Topless 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 414 View My Garage	Thanks guys. I paid extra to have the windows in my garage so I definitely am not looking to paint them out. I will be looking into tint/film this week!