How do I protect my new Stinger in a hellish climate?

[Ecco]

Just bought the 3.3TT awd in Kuwait. Temperature Often reaches 50+C in summer and sits at 40 to 45C for another 6 months. Dust storms are also frequent. Roads were built in the 60s and are riddled with speed bumps and potholes. With that I?m sure you are wondering why I bought one? Well winters are nice and roads are decent when there is no traffic, and we should be moving here in the next 2 years to a colder mountainous region. What precautions should I take with the engine, suspension, body, and interior to protect it until we leave this place behind? For instance what oil should I use and how often should it be changed? Is breakpad wear going to be an issue? Any adice you can think of would be gladly appreciated. Should I also wait to mod until I have left to avoid increasing engines internal temp? Should I also change spark plugs to colder ones for protection rather than performance? I do have shaded parking, but just shaded and not enclosed.

 

[johnnywalker]

Welcome @Eco, I would suggest getting your Stinger ceramic coated as well as clear bra to protect the front end including the headlights. Living in the desert I would also suggest changing your air filter more often than the recommended interval. Brake pads shouldn't be an issue in hot climates. Unless you're getting a tune, there's no reason to get colder plugs.

 

[Ecco]

Welcome @Eco, I would suggest getting your Stinger ceramic coated as well as clear bra to protect the front end including the headlights.

Thank you [MENTION=627]johnnywalker[/MENTION],
My concern with the bra is that it will keep the paint new while the rest of the car fades or takes damage. Basically, does the difference show when it's removed?

 

[johnnywalker]

You should be fine just doing the front end and the ceramic coating, but if you want some shops can wrap the whole car with paint protection film.

 

[Chi-Guy]

I agree ceramic coating should offer really good paint protection for the desert, its designed to bond with the paint to add an extra layer of protection.