Where to park a car

Sun would be better.

The birds sht is pretty acidic I think.

Also, you get different kinds of paints which get affected differently. I seem to recall that the Jeeps specifically have an option for some Eco paint or something thats more sensitive.
 
Jamal said:
Which is better for car's paint:

Having the car stand in the sun all day far away from trees with UV rays shining down on it, or having the car stand underneath a tree where the birds mess on it and sticky goo from the tree falls on it?
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No.
 
Geriatrix said:
Understood it. Refused the options. Make other plans, both of those will cost you money in the end.
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If there were another option he would presumably have gone that route & not asked which of the two is the lesser evil.
 
HavocXphere said:
If there were another option he would presumably have gone that route & not asked which of the two is the lesser evil.
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There're always other options. Especially if this is going to be the choices for a prolonged period of time(which I assume because if this is just for one day its a pretty moot point).
 
I'd probably opt for a car cover too, if there's no other option available.
 
Jamal said:
Where I work, I have the option of parking under a tree or not parking under a tree...
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Then follow enigmas advice. Or look for alternative parking. If not, and you absolutely have to chose between the two I'd get one of those windshield sun shields and tinted smash and grab and go for the sun option. Simply because you wouldn't need to clean your car every second day.
 
Geriatrix said:
Then follow enigmas advice. Or look for alternative parking. If not, and you absolutely have to chose between the two I'd get one of those windshield sun shields and tinted smash and grab and go for the sun option. Simply because you wouldn't need to clean your car every second day.
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And also use high quality polish in order to protect the paint.

IMO a car cover is not an option if you have to put it on and take it off every day - it will just scratch the paint.
 
Park in such a way your car is not directly under the tree, but gets the shade from the tree for as much of the time you are parked as possible. :)
 
Jola said:
And also use high quality polish in order to protect the paint.
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Agreed. A decent glaze can do wonders for the longevity of a car's paint.
IMO a car cover is not an option if you have to put it on and take it off every day - it will just scratch the paint.
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Get one that's not made from sandpaper...?

What I think we can probably agree on is that you should steer clear of the tree. Bird **** & tree sap can bugger up a car's paint within weeks.
 
... or use public transport if possible and you are willing to risk your life :whistle:
 
MFour said:
... or use public transport
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If these rapidly appearing tollgates all over the highways go into operation, I'm afraid ALOT of people will have no alternative. R2k per month to travel between PTA and Jozi is the ballpark figure I've heard. *shudder*
 
unskinnybob said:
If these rapidly appearing tollgates all over the highways go into operation, I'm afraid ALOT of people will have no alternative. R2k per month to travel between PTA and Jozi is the ballpark figure I've heard. *shudder*
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wow that is harsh, feeling very happy once again that I live in Cape Town :)
 
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