well i think im slowing finding out that im not gonna be able to have the evo in the garage like i planned which kinda annoys me not 2 worried about paint fading etc.. i mean thats a concern but what im mainly worried about is vandalism and people messing with things like canards wheels and such any ideas on things other then car covers and alarm also possibly ways to keep the paint in good condition even though it will be outside all the time?


evoisdream

 

park it under a bright light, camera, remove shift knob,steering wheel, pedals, turbo, brake lights, awd drivetrain there really isn't much you can do if you park it outside except worry because that's what I do when there's no room in the garage for me

 

just keep it clean I have never been able to garage my car Ive had it for bout a year now so its been through all 4 seasons my paint is still in perfect condition cept for a couple tiny rock chips from daily driving. just be careful about the wax you use


as far as vandals go just make sure everything is insured. Alarms wheel locks and other security stuff usually doesn't work anyway if they want something they will get it and the harder you make it for them to get the more dammage they will cause when they do get it and they will so might as well just keep it insured all the time with a deductable you can afford.

 

give it a good wax once a month

 

yeah i guess vandals isnt 2 bad becuase its well lit outside and we live in a good area but i was mainly worried about the body i suppose even thogh the first post stated differently lol. so if i wax it ever 3 weeks or so it should b good any good tips on products and what not

 

How To Apply Wax

Once you've selected a wax, here are some tips to make waxing easier: Work in a shaded area out of direct sunlight. Use a foam or terry cloth applicator pad to apply the wax. Switch to a fresh applicator when the wax applicator is caked with car wax. Work on one area at a time covering 2 to 4 square feet. Some products may allow you to coat the entire car before buffing off, but most do not. Follow the car wax manufacturer's instructions on whether or not to allow the car wax to dry (haze) before buffing. Use a small amount of car wax at a time, and rub it in well. If you use too much car wax, you're wasting the product and your time. If the car wax residue does not buff off easily, switch to a clean wipe towel. Apply your car wax in a back-and-forth motion, not in circles. If you are creating swirls, you need to replace your applicator or towels. After car waxing, your car's paint should feel slick and smooth, and be free of streaks and smudges. What do you do if, after all this work, you still have streaks and areas that don't want to buff out perfectly? There are several tricks, but the easiest is to park your car in the sun for 10 to 15 minutes. Let it get warm, but not hot, and then take it back inside the garage. Next, using a good spray bottle and distilled water, spritz a small area and buff with a clean terry cloth towel. The warmth of the sun softens the car wax, allowing it to buff out to a clear, high gloss. If you don't have distilled water, use a detailing spray. If you're using an enthusiast sealant system, use the quick detailer made for the system. Show Car Tricks Detailers that prepare show cars will often layer a carnauba car wax on top of a synthetic car wax. The synthetic car wax acts as a gloss layer, while the carnauba car wax adds depth and a wet-looking appearance. One combination that works well is an initial coating of Klasse All-In-One followed by one or more coats of P21S Carnauba car wax. Apply and buff the first coat of car wax as you would normally, and allow it to cure for 12 to 48 hours. Follow with a second coat. Note that the first coat of car wax must have time to cure. If the car wax does not cure (harden), the second coat will not improve your car's appearance or protection. With properly applied coats of car wax, you will see a noticeable improvement in depth, richness of color and gloss with the second coat of car wax. Adding more layers is a subjective matter, although many concours winners use multiple layers to produce the desired depth.

 

i use mothers - http://www.mothers.com/products/

and meguiars - http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguia...&subcatagory=4

which is the best - i couldnt decide, so i use both

 

WOW thanks a ton really helpfull do u guys think a car Cover is a bad idea all im hearing is how it will scratch the car if its dirty and windy or snows on it or something any way to avoid it ?

 

buy a car cover.

 

Agreed, it's a small price to pay to protect your investment. I put my car cover on every day when I get home from work after it cools down. It only takes a few minutes, but it really helps to protect it, especially if you have cats in your neighborhood. I don't know how many times i've found cat scratches on my old cars from them jumping up on them to lay down.

 

zaino brothers owns, best wax and shine you can buy.

car covers are great I suggest buying one.

 

i live in orland park and its a "good area" that dosent stop from punk @SS vandals that will egg it.. my Talon was egged twice i had two egg marks on it. but my parents are talking about getting a new car.. so mine might see the outside in the next few months but the only thing you can do is get a cover, alarm, or a house

-Steve

Good Luck

 

I left my car cover on my Evo for around 5 months straight while I was deployed with the military. The car was spotless clean with 3 day old wax on it when the cover went on. When I came back, the cover was dry-rot looking ripped around the carbon wing, and the paint was taken off down to the metal in small spots right on the top of the a-pillar and right inbetween the rear and font doors on the b-pillar. Both of these spots were on the driver's side. The passenger's side was rubbed bare on the front bumper. This was the OEM car cover and a VERY prolonged coverage period.

Just giving you a bit of a head's up.

No, I didn't go crying to the dealership about the "crappy paint" that my car had or what a POS the car cover was. I sucked it up and dealt with it because I knew that using the car cover was my choice.

 

get the pager alarm that way it pages you while your in your house, but fromt here on feel free to do what you want heh, maybe a bat or something

 

Make sure you wax everything, including the small around the emblems and trim. A good wax job will protect you from the enviornment.

As for the protection of your car, follow the advice from the posts above. Aftermarket alarm may be the best solution for you.