Color Longevity Question...

NeedforZ · 09-29-2009, 10:50 PM

Keeping it washed and waxed will help. I found this on Meguire's website.

"Some waxes do contain UV-protection agents, but the amount of protection that a microscopically thin layer of wax can provide is limited. The primary goal of a wax is to protect the top layers of paint that contain UV-protection agents from the paint manufacture. If you wash and wax your car regularly, your paint will be protected and you should suffer no major UV damage over the normal course of the life of the car."

If you're really concerned then try a car cover if you park it outside.

6MT · 09-29-2009, 10:58 PM

The Platinum Graphite is extremely easy to maintain. I agree with an earlier post... the White will show imperfections over time. The Platinum Graphite "hides" dirt and imperfections. I have numerous paint chips already (because of road debris), and the Platinum Graphite does not easily show these chips. I find that it "looks" cleaner longer. Even with dust, it looks clean and shiny.

But, you should probably choose the color you like... not by which will last longer.

09-29-2009, 10:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	The Platinum Graphite is extremely easy to maintain. I agree with an earlier post... the White will show imperfections over time. The Platinum Graphite "hides" dirt and imperfections. I have numerous paint chips already (because of road debris), and the Platinum Graphite does not easily show these chips. I find that it "looks" cleaner longer. Even with dust, it looks clean and shiny. But, you should probably choose the color you like... not by which will last longer. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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09-29-2009, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
NeedforZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 163 Drives: 370z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 17	Keeping it washed and waxed will help. I found this on Meguire's website. "Some waxes do contain UV-protection agents, but the amount of protection that a microscopically thin layer of wax can provide is limited. The primary goal of a wax is to protect the top layers of paint that contain UV-protection agents from the paint manufacture. If you wash and wax your car regularly, your paint will be protected and you should suffer no major UV damage over the normal course of the life of the car." If you're really concerned then try a car cover if you park it outside.