topless driving---what to use?

**roadsterrage** · 05-19-2008, 10:33 AM

Though dark of hair and eye (or at least the hair was until the last few years), my Tipperary genes have left me at the mercy of the sun all my life. In my overly macho youth I figured sunscreen was for sissies that were afraid of a little pain, but now that so many of my contemporaries are having chunks of flesh excised because of the sun, I finally figured out that maybe there's something to this. It seems that even an hour of topless driving leaves me so sun and wind burnt that I'm afraid it's time to break down and put on some kind of sun screen. Since I know little about these products, what, if anything, do the rest of you use?

Ruthie · 05-19-2008, 11:08 AM

ChiliSky · 05-19-2008, 11:34 AM

Well KYGXP has some KY that most of us used in T2TR, ask IHAWK on that one.

SKIP uses the excess oil from his pets squirrels out the back of his abode.

Ruthie told me she uses Virgin Olive Oil

IHAWK just lets her hair go wild and it becomes her own umbrella.

REED uses whatever any woman that is with him has,

DARKWING decided to try the stuff on the road from T2TR

MM just go's bare, his white hair reflects the sun.

SKYBABY just adds more pink so she looks burned anyway.

D2 takes the outfit off his toy sheep and wraps his head in it.

Dengal just takes whatever shirt she has on and wraps it around her neck, and the front gets left open....sunburn there....

ChiliSky uses butter....makes the skin slick so as the wind hits her it slides off faster maker her car go quicker.

FLYINGZ, uses fish oil from all the fish he catches LOL.

BRIAN1969, uses his wifes hair products, plus her hair is nice and long and as it whips him from all the wind, it fans his head so he never gets sun burned as long as she is with him.

RMFNSKY, well he gets burned no matter what he uses, mostly cause he is always in trouble from the woman on this forum

yep I said it and I am sticken to it.......and the ones I didnt get to, I will do tonight....
Happy Monday everyone

**roadsterrage** · 05-19-2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruthie

Well, thanks for the application tip, Ruthie, but I already have an air compressor and spray gun.

flyingz · 05-19-2008, 01:01 PM

I prefer Pre Sun but my wife usally uses After Burn, the burn on her hoots is pretty painful she tells me, but it's not to bad cause I apply the Aloe

**reedred** · 05-19-2008, 01:28 PM

Real nice, Chili!

I never used to worry about sunburn either (I'd never heard of a black person with a sunburn), but my mom was always paranoid because of my red hair and freckles. Turns out she was right- a few years ago I got a really nasty burn while standing outside all day with no protection.

Now I usually wear a ball cap when driving top down and if I plan to be out for several hours I break out the Aveeno sunblock. I keep a spray can in the car too just in case. Now I just need a gun rack and I'll have protection for everything at all times!

cerberus · 05-19-2008, 01:59 PM

Get a high SPF, and make sure you have UVA & UVB protection. UVA ages skin. UVB burns.

ihawk95 · 05-19-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiliSky

Well KYGXP has some KY that most of us used in T2TR, ask IHAWK on that one.

SKIP uses the excess oil from his pets squirrels out the back of his abode.

Ruthie told me she uses Virgin Olive Oil

IHAWK just lets her hair go wild and it becomes her own umbrella.

REED uses whatever any woman that is with him has,

DARKWING decided to try the stuff on the road from T2TR

MM just go's bare, his white hair reflects the sun.

SKYBABY just adds more pink so she looks burned anyway.

D2 takes the outfit off his toy sheep and wraps his head in it.

Dengal just takes whatever shirt she has on and wraps it around her neck, and the front gets left open....sunburn there....

ChiliSky uses butter....makes the skin slick so as the wind hits her it slides off faster maker her car go quicker.

FLYINGZ, uses fish oil from all the fish he catches LOL.

BRIAN1969, uses his wifes hair products, plus her hair is nice and long and as it whips him from all the wind, it fans his head so he never gets sun burned as long as she is with him.

RMFNSKY, well he gets burned no matter what he uses, mostly cause he is always in trouble from the woman on this forum

yep I said it and I am sticken to it.......and the ones I didnt get to, I will do tonight....
Happy Monday everyone

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Happy Monday to you too Chili!!!

I got burned really bad on the way back from T2TR. Nasty bad! The top of my ear burned and blistered, my forehead...even far into my hairline and I have thick hair.

So whatever I tell you...don't listen to it because I obviously don't know what I'm talking about!!!

TulsaSky · 05-19-2008, 02:30 PM

I will answer in a serious manner, since melanoma skin cancer is not a joke. Any drug store or department store sunscreen SPF 30+ will be efficient. If you have any trouble with acne make sure your buying one that is oil free or just for your face. I like the NO AD brand myself since they are cheaper then the name brands and have the same ingredients and work just as well. The gel kinds are a little easier to apply then the lotion. The spray kind are good if you got your swimming suit on but messy if your just trying to cover your face, neck and arms. They do have All Natural sunscreen but they are pricey and if your driving in the evening several have insect repellent also which at a stop light when the mosquitoes swam it a good thing to have. I would not worry about waterproof since you should not get the interior of your Sky wet. I found one the has a sponge applicator so you just dab it on, works great for ears and face, don’t get it all over your hands. BTW You have to put any sunscreen on before you go out in the sun, some say 30 minutes before to be effective and you don't want to get the stuff on your fine leather seats in the Sky.

Tulsasky

**roadsterrage** · 05-19-2008, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TulsaSky

I will answer in a serious manner, since melanoma skin cancer is not a joke. Any drug store or department store sunscreen SPF 30+ will be efficient. If you have any trouble with acne make sure your buying one that is oil free or just for your face. I like the NO AD brand myself since they are cheaper then the name brands and have the same ingredients and work just as well. The gel kinds are a little easier to apply then the lotion. The spray kind are good if you got your swimming suit on but messy if your just trying to cover your face, neck and arms. They do have All Natural sunscreen but they are pricey and if your driving in the evening several have insect repellent also which at a stop light when the mosquitoes swam it a good thing to have. I would not worry about waterproof since you should not get the interior of your Sky wet. I found one the has a sponge applicator so you just dab it on, works great for ears and face, don’t get it all over your hands. BTW You have to put any sunscreen on before you go out in the sun, some say 30 minutes before to be effective and you don't want to get the stuff on your fine leather seats in the Sky.

Tulsasky

Thanks to you and cerberus for at least a couple of thoughtful responses.

ladyt28 · 05-19-2008, 03:17 PM

cheesecloth....I wrap my head and neck in cheesecloth......

Ruthie · 05-19-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadsterrage

Thanks to you and cerberus for at least a couple of thoughtful responses.

Dag Rage - I feel like such a toad -

Since I've had four surgeries as a result of melanoma, I should have treated this with a little more sincerity.

My sunscreen (45 proof) came with a small travel size container on the side - just refill it as needed & it fits nice in my Kapparoo pouch. I re-apply ever 20-30 minutes.

G8TR · 05-19-2008, 04:42 PM

We have a considerable problem with this here in Florida. My wife, who is also fair of skin, found this out on our first real excursion in G8TR.

Unfortunately, so did I, and I don't usually burn. Now we use an SPF 50 sun tan oil and reapply every 30 minutes to an hour. Don't want to have them start removing pieces from us, even if it is from our own stupidity. We usually apply prior to opening up the car and then we carry a small bootle of SPF 50 in the glove box to redo as we are travelling. Wear a hat, I know it messes up your hair, but it will save a significant amount of burn on your face.

**Texas Red Line** · 05-19-2008, 05:01 PM

As you know I got pretty close to the equator last year. As you also know, I have the Irish fare skin. In addition I have had numerous chunks (basal cell)taken out of my face and arms as well as the freeze process (probably 30+).

I asked my Dermatologist what I should use for my trip and his recommendation was Neutrogena, Ultra sheer, Dry Touch Sunblock, 55 SPF. I used it and I did not get a burn nor did I flare up any new candidates.

JRinKY · 05-19-2008, 05:39 PM

I use SPF 50, currently it is a tube of Coppertone. I have been using it for the last year, so cost really isn't an issue. The last time I got burned was the drive before I bought it.

IKenn · 05-19-2008, 08:23 PM

I use the Coppertone sport 30 spf since its waterproof it doesn't come off when you sweat
I put it on before a ride and I keep a keychain size in the glovebox for touchups .
Since I burn very easy also a hat!!!

SKY 07 · 05-19-2008, 08:29 PM

Sorry I have no help for you. I use baby oil. I seldom burn from the sun. T.

**jazzyjet** · 05-19-2008, 08:54 PM

banana boats are good, bull frog as well, I guess the deciding factor is scent as well, so check them out

jonahgirl · 05-19-2008, 09:04 PM

I am very fair and use at least 30+ but prefer 50+ and if out more than an hour will likely burn. For all those twenty somethings out there...pay heed. I rarely went out in the sun in my teens and twenties..and I am REAPING the benefits in my forties. I have very little sun damage and no wrinkles (yet).

**MataguaySky** · 05-19-2008, 09:06 PM

Bullfrog seems to work best. I, prefer the spray to lotion. Just spray a bit in your hand to apply to face. Have tried them all while hiking, canoeing, swimming, biking... you name it. In or out of the water Bullfrog works very well. They also make a version of the spray that includes a bug repellant.

Also use a moisturizer or after sun product, hat or visor and wrap around sun glasses.

05-19-2008, 10:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
roadsterrage First 2000 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Memphis Posts: 571 My Photos: (0)	topless driving---what to use? Though dark of hair and eye (or at least the hair was until the last few years), my Tipperary genes have left me at the mercy of the sun all my life. In my overly macho youth I figured sunscreen was for sissies that were afraid of a little pain, but now that so many of my contemporaries are having chunks of flesh excised because of the sun, I finally figured out that maybe there's something to this. It seems that even an hour of topless driving leaves me so sun and wind burnt that I'm afraid it's time to break down and put on some kind of sun screen. Since I know little about these products, what, if anything, do the rest of you use? __________________ BanShee Redline, of course midnight blue/tan, 3 pedals or it ain't a sports car,6 disc,XM,alloys not just no, but hell no spoiler deposit 6/7/06 smokin' tires 9/27/06

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ChiliSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Marietta, South Carolina and Guelph, ON Canada Posts: 964 My Photos: (2)	Well KYGXP has some KY that most of us used in T2TR, ask IHAWK on that one. SKIP uses the excess oil from his pets squirrels out the back of his abode. Ruthie told me she uses Virgin Olive Oil IHAWK just lets her hair go wild and it becomes her own umbrella. REED uses whatever any woman that is with him has, DARKWING decided to try the stuff on the road from T2TR MM just go's bare, his white hair reflects the sun. SKYBABY just adds more pink so she looks burned anyway. D2 takes the outfit off his toy sheep and wraps his head in it. Dengal just takes whatever shirt she has on and wraps it around her neck, and the front gets left open....sunburn there.... ChiliSky uses butter....makes the skin slick so as the wind hits her it slides off faster maker her car go quicker. FLYINGZ, uses fish oil from all the fish he catches LOL. BRIAN1969, uses his wifes hair products, plus her hair is nice and long and as it whips him from all the wind, it fans his head so he never gets sun burned as long as she is with him. RMFNSKY, well he gets burned no matter what he uses, mostly cause he is always in trouble from the woman on this forum yep I said it and I am sticken to it.......and the ones I didnt get to, I will do tonight.... Happy Monday everyone __________________ JOIN US FOR 2009 TAIL OF THE DRAGON http://www.freewebs.com/solsticeskyatthedragon/ Last edited by ChiliSky : 05-19-2008 at 11:41 AM.

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TulsaSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Skiatook, OK Posts: 948 My Photos: (2)	Seriously I will answer in a serious manner, since melanoma skin cancer is not a joke. Any drug store or department store sunscreen SPF 30+ will be efficient. If you have any trouble with acne make sure your buying one that is oil free or just for your face. I like the NO AD brand myself since they are cheaper then the name brands and have the same ingredients and work just as well. The gel kinds are a little easier to apply then the lotion. The spray kind are good if you got your swimming suit on but messy if your just trying to cover your face, neck and arms. They do have All Natural sunscreen but they are pricey and if your driving in the evening several have insect repellent also which at a stop light when the mosquitoes swam it a good thing to have. I would not worry about waterproof since you should not get the interior of your Sky wet. I found one the has a sponge applicator so you just dab it on, works great for ears and face, don’t get it all over your hands. BTW You have to put any sunscreen on before you go out in the sun, some say 30 minutes before to be effective and you don't want to get the stuff on your fine leather seats in the Sky. Tulsasky

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ladyt28 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 52 My Photos: (0)	cheesecloth....I wrap my head and neck in cheesecloth...... __________________ Founding Member NASSOA 2007 Aggressive GXP Visit my page at cardomain.com http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3038609

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G8TR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 437 My Photos: (3)	We have a considerable problem with this here in Florida. My wife, who is also fair of skin, found this out on our first real excursion in G8TR. Unfortunately, so did I, and I don't usually burn. Now we use an SPF 50 sun tan oil and reapply every 30 minutes to an hour. Don't want to have them start removing pieces from us, even if it is from our own stupidity. We usually apply prior to opening up the car and then we carry a small bootle of SPF 50 in the glove box to redo as we are travelling. Wear a hat, I know it messes up your hair, but it will save a significant amount of burn on your face. __________________ Living the Sky Life and Life is Great

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Texas Red Line First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canyon Lake, Tx Posts: 803 My Photos: (9)	As you know I got pretty close to the equator last year. As you also know, I have the Irish fare skin. In addition I have had numerous chunks (basal cell)taken out of my face and arms as well as the freeze process (probably 30+). I asked my Dermatologist what I should use for my trip and his recommendation was Neutrogena, Ultra sheer, Dry Touch Sunblock, 55 SPF. I used it and I did not get a burn nor did I flare up any new candidates. __________________ Saturn Sky Red Line Chili Pepper Red Exterior Black Leather Trim Automatic 1 CD disc Chrome Wheels Windrestictor-Custom Laser Garmen 350 GPS Custom Horn Visor sticky covers

05-19-2008, 05:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
JRinKY Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,393 My Photos: (0)	I use SPF 50, currently it is a tube of Coppertone. I have been using it for the last year, so cost really isn't an issue. The last time I got burned was the drive before I bought it. __________________ John Lexington, KY VIN 00252 2.4 Manual Midnight Blue

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IKenn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bedford,Texas Posts: 221 My Photos: (8)	I use the Coppertone sport 30 spf since its waterproof it doesn't come off when you sweat I put it on before a ride and I keep a keychain size in the glovebox for touchups . Since I burn very easy also a hat!!! __________________ "Liberty" 07 Silver Pearl Black/Red Leather Vin# 103550 6 disc Prem Monsoon, Xm,CD/MP3 Slip Diff GM CAI Magnaflow Exhaust W/ dual quad tips Windrestrictor V1 Custom Laser W Red LED (2) Red Painted Calipers OGT Antenna

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SKY 07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,085 My Photos: (2)	Sorry I have no help for you. I use baby oil. I seldom burn from the sun. T. __________________ 07 White/Delivered 6/28/06 Leather Seats Chrome Rims Monsoon 6 Disc Rear Spoiler Dual Exhaust/CAI Custom WindRestictor/Custom Pinstriping and who knows what else.... Life Is Good

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jazzyjet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lincoln, Vermont Posts: 236 My Photos: (0)	banana boats are good, bull frog as well, I guess the deciding factor is scent as well, so check them out

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jonahgirl Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 33 My Photos: (0)	I am very fair and use at least 30+ but prefer 50+ and if out more than an hour will likely burn. For all those twenty somethings out there...pay heed. I rarely went out in the sun in my teens and twenties..and I am REAPING the benefits in my forties. I have very little sun damage and no wrinkles (yet). __________________ 2008 Redline Bluestone Black Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler

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MataguaySky Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 34 My Photos: (0)	My $.02 from a decade out and about with large groups Bullfrog seems to work best. I, prefer the spray to lotion. Just spray a bit in your hand to apply to face. Have tried them all while hiking, canoeing, swimming, biking... you name it. In or out of the water Bullfrog works very well. They also make a version of the spray that includes a bug repellant. Also use a moisturizer or after sun product, hat or visor and wrap around sun glasses.

05-20-2008, 08:39 AM	#21 (permalink)
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