Caught between the sun & the dirt.

speedzak · 25th July 2007, 20:58

Sun is better than all that $h!t.

Your car is white. So, either you can buy a cover and protect it or get it polished frequently with some additional Sunblock from 3M etc...!
I am sure you also need it a lot!

vivekiny2k · 25th July 2007, 21:13

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Originally Posted by Rtech

The car is white.

sun is preferred. color is not that prone to damage. regd your comfort, why not install a remote starter (drive still possible only with the key), and start the car on AC 10 mins before you start. starting with heater is a common practice here in states in sub zero (Fahrenheit) temperatures.

can't believe i will say that (wasting fossil fuel), but recently i have become quite accommodating to other's comfort needs

Rudra Sen · 26th July 2007, 08:29

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Originally Posted by Rtech

If i park in the shade and put a cover on the car, the cover would be coated in bird crap, wet with the AC water and filthy with the dust/twigs/leaves, all of which would mix together to form a disgusting gooey paste. No way in hell will I then get myself filthy folding that cover and putting it the boot, causing the car to then stink up.

Before dismissing the idea one should spend some time thinking. All those above mentioned will happen for sure, and there are ways to tackle that. Spend some money for your office boys or any local chai shop walla to clean that for you. It can surely be done on a regular basis. I really don't see any big issue there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rtech

So i guess the basic question is, which would be more harmful. Daily exposure to the sun, or daily exposure to the goo!

BOTH. Now you decide. I'll not reply to this thread any more but will track to see the right solution.

viper · 26th July 2007, 10:23

Robeen,

Park in the sun. I know you cant stand a car covered with bird ****. I have exactly the same problem park under a tree on the road or in the compound where car is safe from scratches in full sun. I chose the sun.

Suggestion get one of those Son of a Gun dashboard cleaning/shining bottles and coat your dashboard once every month. That will prevent your dashboard from discolouration. Also leave the window open a bit to let the hot air escape and prevent interiors from steaming up. Would recommend a window visor even though it looks crappy it does have a lot of advantages to it. No prob of water entering during rains if you want to vent windows or for smokers to let out the smoke keeping ac on.

Viper

Vid6639 · 26th July 2007, 10:46

I have a nice solar visor which i put on the front glass when I park. It's a reflective sheet which you just open it and put it on the front glass using the suction cups.

Very effective and cost is Rs.75.

suren181 · 26th July 2007, 11:09

I would second tsk on his opinion. I have a tough time, removing the marks whenever the AC's water drips onto my car. I prefer parking away from the AC' water outlets. My car is going to be 5 years old in a couple of months time and there has been no colour fading or change in all these years in spite of a good dosage of sunshine everyday.

Gordon · 26th July 2007, 11:12

Park it in the sun and put a cover over it.
Keep all the windows a bit open.
If most of the sunlight is falling on the top of the car, you could fold the cover into half and only cover the bonnet, top and the boot. And to prevent it from flying off, you could tuck the cover inside inside the bonnet and boot at both ends.

phamilyman · 26th July 2007, 11:56

In recent Mumbai rains, my friend's Indigo had a broken windshield owing to a fallen main branch.

I vote for the sun.

finneyp · 26th July 2007, 14:06

Buy a Car cover and park it in Sun!
Also leave a small gap at one of the windows.

Rtech · 26th July 2007, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudra

Now you decide. I'll not reply to this thread any more but will track to see the right solution.

Decision is to park in the sun. No way can I stand to see that mess every evening. And I'm pretty sure the bird droppings and AC drippings would have greater effect on the paint.

monsoon time here, so the cover stays in the boot. Which brings me to another question. Although these covers are advertised to be used in all weather conditions, is it recommended to use it in the rains as well? Would the cover sticking to the body have any negative effect?

benbsb29 · 26th July 2007, 15:35

Robben, while you seem to have reached your decision regarding where to park your car, reading the title of the thread alone made me think this was asking for suggestions for trying to choose between a holiday spot such as sun (Maldives/beach) and dirt (rainforests/Brazil). :P

Rtech · 26th July 2007, 15:41

hmmm...sounds like a nice place to work if your choice of parking lots is either a lush forest or a tropical beach! Unfortunately my lush forest is a dusty rain tree and the beach is a cement parking bay

Aditya · 26th July 2007, 16:34

Voted for the Sun. Some years ago, I was partying at a well known nightspot at Pali Hill. I don't know where the hell the friggin' valet parked my car, but, when I got it back, it was absolutely covered with bird droppings. Had a lady with me. Imagine how she must've felt. Since then, I've been avoiding parking under trees.

finneyp · 26th July 2007, 16:41

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

reading the title of the thread alone made me think this was asking for suggestions for trying to choose between a holiday spot such as sun (Maldives/beach) and dirt (rainforests/Brazil). :P

Ditto here!
I too thought that Rtech needs some advise to decide on a holiday spot!

deep_bang · 26th July 2007, 16:47

i vote for Sun. Since your car is white, sun should do less damage. Also, covering the car everyday at office is not a practical option.

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25th July 2007, 20:58	#31
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Sun is better than all that $h!t. Your car is white. So, either you can buy a cover and protect it or get it polished frequently with some additional Sunblock from 3M etc...! I am sure you also need it a lot!
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26th July 2007, 10:23	#34
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 20 Times	Robeen, Park in the sun. I know you cant stand a car covered with bird ****. I have exactly the same problem park under a tree on the road or in the compound where car is safe from scratches in full sun. I chose the sun. Suggestion get one of those Son of a Gun dashboard cleaning/shining bottles and coat your dashboard once every month. That will prevent your dashboard from discolouration. Also leave the window open a bit to let the hot air escape and prevent interiors from steaming up. Would recommend a window visor even though it looks crappy it does have a lot of advantages to it. No prob of water entering during rains if you want to vent windows or for smokers to let out the smoke keeping ac on. Viper
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26th July 2007, 10:46	#35
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,757 Thanked: 43,811 Times View My Garage	I have a nice solar visor which i put on the front glass when I park. It's a reflective sheet which you just open it and put it on the front glass using the suction cups. Very effective and cost is Rs.75.
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26th July 2007, 11:09	#36
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	I would second tsk on his opinion. I have a tough time, removing the marks whenever the AC's water drips onto my car. I prefer parking away from the AC' water outlets. My car is going to be 5 years old in a couple of months time and there has been no colour fading or change in all these years in spite of a good dosage of sunshine everyday.
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26th July 2007, 11:12	#37
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 496 Times View My Garage	Park it in the sun and put a cover over it. Keep all the windows a bit open. If most of the sunlight is falling on the top of the car, you could fold the cover into half and only cover the bonnet, top and the boot. And to prevent it from flying off, you could tuck the cover inside inside the bonnet and boot at both ends.
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26th July 2007, 11:56	#38
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,974 Thanked: 4,663 Times	In recent Mumbai rains, my friend's Indigo had a broken windshield owing to a fallen main branch. I vote for the sun.
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26th July 2007, 14:06	#39
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,736 Thanked: 358 Times View My Garage	Buy a Car cover and park it in Sun! Also leave a small gap at one of the windows.
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26th July 2007, 15:35	#41
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,021 Thanked: 13,578 Times View My Garage	Robben, while you seem to have reached your decision regarding where to park your car, reading the title of the thread alone made me think this was asking for suggestions for trying to choose between a holiday spot such as sun (Maldives/beach) and dirt (rainforests/Brazil). :P
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26th July 2007, 15:41	#42
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 365 Times View My Garage	hmmm...sounds like a nice place to work if your choice of parking lots is either a lush forest or a tropical beach! Unfortunately my lush forest is a dusty rain tree and the beach is a cement parking bay
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26th July 2007, 16:34	#43
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 18,786 Thanked: 81,173 Times View My Garage	Voted for the Sun. Some years ago, I was partying at a well known nightspot at Pali Hill. I don't know where the hell the friggin' valet parked my car, but, when I got it back, it was absolutely covered with bird droppings. Had a lady with me. Imagine how she must've felt. Since then, I've been avoiding parking under trees.
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26th July 2007, 16:47	#45
deep_bang BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore / Boise Posts: 910 Thanked: 1,378 Times	i vote for Sun. Since your car is white, sun should do less damage. Also, covering the car everyday at office is not a practical option.
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