car covers

Kevinrox · 03-23-05, 09:43

I am looking for a good out door car cover. Here in SOCAL I live where it gets foggy and moisture collects on the car at night. I was wondering what kind of cover I should get to protect my car from this moisture and the rest of mother nature. Thanks, Kevin

Bill D · 03-23-05, 10:20

If I understand correctly, now the very best material for outdoors is Weathershield HD. Previously I would've recommened a two cover method : Weathershield over a Noah ( as I have) but the WS HD owners I talked to say the single cover alone does block out all mositure while remaining breathable.

JDookie · 03-23-05, 10:24

hirosh · 03-24-05, 01:13

i thought the regular Weathershield also blocked out moisture and was breathable too? or does the HD just does it better?

anyways, yeah, i'd also recomment a Weathershield.

TOGWT · 03-24-05, 07:15

Long Term Outdoor: WeathersheildTM HD- primarily for intense sun environments and long-term storage provides optimum protection from water, dust, tree sap, while providing long-term UVR protection and maximum weatherproof protection from a multi-layer breathable (heavyweight) fabric.

All Weather: WeathersheildTM - 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 wind/storm proof up to a force 8 hurricane.

I prefer the lightness of the non-HD Weathersheild that allows easy trunk storage
JonM

Bill D · 03-24-05, 07:42

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Originally posted by hirosh
i thought the regular Weathershield also blocked out moisture and was breathable too? or does the HD just does it better?

anyways, yeah, i'd also recomment a Weathershield.

From what I'm told, HD blocks it out completely and remains breathable

JDookie · 03-24-05, 07:59

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Originally posted by TOGWT
I prefer the lightness of the non-HD Weathersheild that allows easy trunk storage
JonM

Then you would like the HD too, it's very light and fits perfectly in the trunk with or without the storage bag.

Montfort · 03-24-05, 05:45

How about when the vehicle is garaged, what's the choice product now?
Dave

Bill D · 03-24-05, 05:50

A flannel cover, I think Dustop is an example of one.

Kevinrox · 03-24-05, 06:41

thanks for all of the info, auto anything has the best prices so far on both weather shield versions.

7000RPM · 03-24-05, 07:09

About 4 years ago I bought a Weathershield cover and wound up sending it back because the thread in the seams was quite harsh and scratched the paint. I also didn't like the fact that it was so light it was actually hard to put on and take off the car. If the wind caught it off it blew!

I replaced it with the Noah. It's bulkier but I only use it for winter storage in the garage. Trunk storage or outdoor use isn't a priority. The few times I did use it outdoors it worked great. For storage, I can put the Noah on in November and take it off in March and the car looks just as I did when I first put it away. The Noah keeps out all dirt and moisture and I live in a humid area (quarter mile from the ocean). It's also very easy to put on and take off and no scratches!

JDookie · 03-24-05, 07:16

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Originally posted by 7000RPM
About 4 years ago I bought a Weathershield cover and wound up sending it back because the thread in the seams was quite harsh and scratched the paint. I also didn't like the fact that it was so light it was actually hard to put on and take off the car. If the wind caught it off it blew!

I replaced it with the Noah. It's bulkier but I only use it for winter storage in the garage. Trunk storage or outdoor use isn't a priority. The few times I did use it outdoors it worked great. For storage, I can put the Noah on in November and take it off in March and the car looks just as I did when I first put it away. The Noah keeps out all dirt and moisture and I live in a humid area (quarter mile from the ocean). It's also very easy to put on and take off and no scratches!

The Weathershield HD is heavier than the regular Weathershield and more effective from what I am told. You are correct about the seams which is why Pats300zx and I both sent our HD's in to have the seams lined with flanel which solved our problems.

About two months ago, I fully detailed my car and put the car cover on it right before I left for vacation. The cover ended up staying on the car for about six weeks (no, this isn't my everyday car) and when I finally pulled it off the car looked *exactly* like it did when I put it on. This is even after loads of wind, rain, and even saw dust galore from my neighbor's renovation.

The *only* drawback to this cover, is that it is built with such extreme weather blocking capabilities that it is a little harsh textured, and feels a little rougher than I would like but so far (knock on wood) I haven't seen a single scratch or sign of marring anywhere, and even if I do eventually see one, the fact that my car is now 100% protected from the elements makes it worth it's weight in gold.