Car covers

grumpy · #1 03-09-2010, 06:34 PM

Do you use one and what kind.

With the car coming back from paint I got to thinking we need a cover to protect our baby, even when in the garage.

I have very limited experience with covers other then cheap ones I use for my jeep.

Thanks

Derek69SS · #2 03-09-2010, 07:20 PM

I can't use covers.... when the shiny paint is covered up, things get set on, leaned against, and bumped into the car. When the shiny paint is clearly visible, everyone is much more cautious around it, including myself.

Ms Grumpy · #3 03-09-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek69SS

I can't use covers.... when the shiny paint is covered up, things get set on, leaned against, and bumped into the car. When the shiny paint is clearly visible, everyone is much more cautious around it, including myself.

I agree....out of sight out of mind. Especially with kids, if they don't see it, it doesn't exist.

But I still want one...

WILL02 · #4 03-09-2010, 07:32 PM

I cover mine and put it way in the air on my 4 post. Keeps us from stacking crap on it. Kind of looks like a space ship up there!

flash · #5 03-09-2010, 07:55 PM

I dont use covers but then again my gets driven year round .

Highway Star · #6 03-09-2010, 10:24 PM

I have a $50 advance auto cover. It is old, like 15 years old. The material is chincy, and doesn't keep dust off the car. I wonder if it might hold in humidity, too.

I have to use it now, because I can't keep the dang cat off my CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

shadowgray396 · #7 03-09-2010, 10:35 PM

California Car Cover for the best protection. Worth the investment of $250. Water resistant, UV resistant and breathable. You won't be able to cover the car for a while with the fresh paint. You could use a king size flanel sheet if it is in the garage to keep the dust off it.

Ray

grumpy · #8 03-10-2010, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by shadowgray396

California Car Cover for the best protection. Worth the investment of $250. Water resistant, UV resistant and breathable. You won't be able to cover the car for a while with the fresh paint. You could use a king size flanel sheet if it is in the garage to keep the dust off it.

Ray

This brings up the question of how long should be wait before using a cover ?

Hank70SS · #9 03-10-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by grumpy

This brings up the question of how long should be wait before using a cover ?

Talk to your painter, could take several months for the paint to cure all the way through. Get it out in the hot sun as soon as the weather warms up.

I have a cover that came with car, has the NPD logo on the front. Seems like a good cover. Waffle like fabric, very soft and it does breath so it won't hold moisture. I don't put it on it as often as I should.

shadowgray396 · #10 03-10-2010, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by grumpy

This brings up the question of how long should be wait before using a cover ?

My painter told me to wait 4 months, and also get it in the warm sun to help get the gases out of the paint so it will cure. I have just had a flanel sheet on it and it has been about 3 months. I hoping to get it out in the sun in the next few weeks. I have been told also don't wax it until its been in the sun.
Ray