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Old 03-21-09, 03:34 PM
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Well my apts has trees everywhere, yes good for the view and I guess heating but bad for my car


I can wash it and with in a day it can look dirty as hell...... it has pollin on it and what looks to be a bunch of sap from the trees, I tend to park in the only spot that has no trees but it does not seem to help.


I am worried this is hurting my paint? Any suggestions on anything I can do to prevent it from sticking or any coats I can use to protect against it?
Old 03-21-09, 04:00 PM
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One idea would be to get a car cover... a bit of a pain, but would take care of this problem.
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Ideally, yes a car cover is the way to go, but if the car isnt clean, there is the chance of it inducing some minor scratches from the dirt under the cover.

I would recommend going w/ a very durable product to help protect the paint. I suggest Collinite 845 or 476s.
http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/coaupr.html
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Car cover is the way to go..Some might think its a hassle to have one but it only takes a few minutes to put on if done properly...The real advantage is that it saves a lot of water in the long run...A necessity IMO..
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I have one for my car that I bought from california car covers and love it. Like you said, only takes a few minutes to put on. But again, I put it on only after a recent wash
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