Car Cover Quality

[Lawdog]

I had a problem with the neighbors cats climbing on my truck. Put several small scratches on the side of the bed as they jumped up. Let the field behind me grow up a litte, the coyotes came in, no more neighbors cats!

[samhian]

So, Bill D, you put both WS and NOAH on your car at the same time? I don't think that's a good idea. You would be cutting down big time on breathablility. Not to mention probably spending around $400 on car covers when you could be spending that money on detailing products.

[Bill D]

When I use the covers, yes both, and no, no breathability issues. My gf uses this method every day and no problems. I paid less than $400 for both.

[TOGWT]

~ One man’s opinion / observations ~

I use a Weathersheild and although it doesn’t rain here often when it does Oh boy! I must admit that’s the first negative I’ve heard on the Noah cover, and a first for using two covers at the same time.

All Weather: Weathersheild - single layer construction, maximum weatherproof, superior dry time, breathable, scratch-less, durable, easy care, and packs small and light made from a durable breathable polymer fabric. Provides protection from UVR, acid rain, dust, dirt, intense sunlight and its storm proof (force 8 hurricane)

Severe Rain Storms: Evolution (Technalon)- a heavyweight, four-layer fabric ultrasonically bonded to provide more water resistance than most covers as well as UVR protection for extended outdoor use, but especially heavy rain protection. Places a soft, paint protecting finish against the vehicles surfaces, also provide impact protection from nicks, dings, dents and scratches.

Inclement Weather: Noah by Kimberly Clark — one third less the material weight of the Evolution cover, a three-layer fabric ultrasonically bonded to provide more water resistance than most covers as well as UVR protection for extended outdoor use, but especially heavy rain protection. Places a soft, paint protecting finish against the vehicles surfaces

~Hope this helps ~


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justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ Jon

[Bill D]

I always comment on the ws/noah combo every time I see a car cover post because I'm so impressed with it. Been using them both for about 3 years now. I know it sounds like a big "no no" but it has worked for us everytime

[TOGWT]

Thanks for the info/insights. Always glad to learn something new...

[rjstaaf]

Originally posted by TOGWT
~ One man’s opinion / observations ~

Severe Rain Storms: Evolution (Technalon)- a heavyweight, four-layer fabric ultrasonically bonded to provide more water resistance than most covers as well as UVR protection for extended outdoor use, but especially heavy rain protection. Places a soft, paint protecting finish against the vehicles surfaces, also provide impact protection from nicks, dings, dents and scratches.

~Hope this helps ~


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justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ Jon

Anyone used the Evolution cover? We get quite a bit of rain but, I also like a heavy cover for some protection against dings as well as keeping the interior well shaded. If anyone has used this cover I would appreciate your input on it.

Thanks

[Matt M, PA]

Evoluation and Technalon are about the same.

While they are thicker they do not repel water the way the Weatherguards do. Weatherguardis madeof Nextec...the stuff they make winter snow jackets and the like with.

[TOGWT]

~ One man’s opinion / observations ~

If you’re thinking of buying a quality car cover, some things to look for:
Protect your investment with a car cover, outdoors, car covers offer unequalled protection against ultraviolet radiation (UVR) they are manufactured to be water-resistant and are available in various breathable fabric materials that provide protection from acid rain, pollution, bird excrement, tree sap and wind blown debris, as well as protection against every type of climatic conditions, can be used for both long-term indoor or outdoor vehicle storage.

For relative ease of handling choose a cover with a fabric weight of between 4-7 oz per sq. yd. Used for long-term vehicle storage, either in the garage or outdoors, car covers protect against accidental scratches and dings from passers-by, car doors, lawn mowers, sporting equipment, bikes and pets.

~Hope this helps ~


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justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ Jon

[Pats300zx]

Originally posted by TOGWT
~ One man’s opinion / observations ~

If you’re thinking of buying a quality car cover, some things to look for:
Protect your investment with a car cover, outdoors, car covers offer unequalled protection against ultraviolet radiation (UVR) they are manufactured to be water-resistant and are available in various breathable fabric materials that provide protection from acid rain, pollution, bird excrement, tree sap and wind blown debris, as well as protection against every type of climatic conditions, can be used for both long-term indoor or outdoor vehicle storage.

For relative ease of handling choose a cover with a fabric weight of between 4-7 oz per sq. yd. Used for long-term vehicle storage, either in the garage or outdoors, car covers protect against accidental scratches and dings from passers-by, car doors, lawn mowers, sporting equipment, bikes and pets.

~Hope this helps ~


Knowledge unshared is experience wasted
justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ Jon

Are you the king of cut and paste??? LOL

[forrest]

I use the Evolution covers on all my cars. I like the 4 layer thickness for door ding protection. Yes, it gets a little wet when it rains, but I'm willing to accept that for the superior ding resistance of the fourth layer over NOAH.

There is no perfect cover - choose the one with the most advantages and fewest disadvantages and you'll be happy.

I would suggest you go with a custom fit, including mirror pockets, and buy the cable/lock to prevent cover theft and help keep it on.

[TOGWT]

Quote: Are you the king of cut and paste??? LOL

A lot of my answers come from “Automotive Detailing Inside & Out” it's not copyright infrigment as I have permission from the author who is some dumb architect

(I hope this doesn’t infringe on the spam rules)