Really Cheap Car Cover?

bealzabubba · 08-23-01, 04:24

My local trees have decided that it's pollen (or some such) dropping time. Since I have a black car, one night under the car port is all it takes to visibly cover my passat with this stuff, and it does not blow off (so much for the slipperyness of Klasse). As much as I enjoy washing and detailing my car, I cannot do it every morning, but the look really bothers me.

So, being cheap, and seeking to avoid spending the cash on a real car cover, I was thinking of taking an old cotton flannel sheet and covering the car at night, merely to keep the pollen and dust off.

For this purpose, neither rain, nor sap, nor bird bombs are a concern. Just the pollen and dust. (BTW, I do get condesation on the roof, which is what really concerns me with this method, but the pollen/dust sticks to the entirety of the car.)

Good or Bad idea? Any real risks to my (darn near) pristine paint?

TIA

bealzabubba · 08-24-01, 11:42

No one's got an opinion?

JasonC8301 · 08-24-01, 11:45

Can you find an old flannel sheet that is cut to match your exact car size and have a snug fit. I am afraid that a car cover that is not secure will flap around. This may, will marr the surface of your car.

I would just get a high quality Evolution 4 or similar car cover. A little more up front but saves a lot of aftermath problems with an old flannel sheet.