Is a sun screen necessary for the warmer months?

[snubnose]

I'd like to know if our cars need protection from the hot sun during summer. Will the sun damage our interiors? Do I need to use the cumbersome sun screen every time I park my Si?

I'd rather not, but will if it will save my car.

[SmoothOperator]

Wax and Tint my friend. Best things to use against UV rays. Over time your interior will fade.

[ep_nezay]

yup, sun will fade the interior and best solution is tinted windows.
The paint, it should be waxed 2 times a year. Once before summer and once before winter.

[IceD out N CALI]

yup jus wax her up a few times this summer, and that should do the trick:)

[raiyo]

Tinting is the best, but if you aren't going to do any heavy/dark tinting, then you might want to protect the dash/doors/etc with Armorall, or how you spell it. It'll protect it from the UV, but not 100%, it'll just slow down the process. Hmm... a cheap alternative, get em rug looking like things for your dash. Looks ghetto, but it works. =)

[mrfixit687]

wax a few times a year? wtf? wax every month!!! :D

[ep_nezay]

wax a few times a year? wtf? wax every month!!!

yes it should be done 2 times a year.
to often will mess up your paint and rub off your clear coat.
talk to some body shops or detailers, they will tell u.

[mrfixit687]

im a freakin detailer, and it wont, unless u use some kind of super abbrasive compound.

heres my car after, wash, claybar, swirl remover, polish, wax