preventing damage w/car cover

**hellas** · 10-29-2002, 07:25 AM

im going to cover the car for the winter...is there any kind of special material the car cover should be so that it doesnt scratch the car?

any thing else i should be aware of?

thanks

**forrest@mothers** · 10-29-2002, 09:20 AM

If it`s indoor, I`d suggest Dustop, which is a material made by Kimberly Clark. It`s an updated version of the old flannel lined cotton, but won`t allow dust to pass through (as flannel will) and won`t absorb moisture as flannel will.

You can purchase large rubber mats for the garage - this will help hold moisture down under the car, too.

Make sure the car is clean (duster and quick detail) before putting the cover on.

If outdoor, I`d suggest Evolution 4 material or NOAH. Custom fit covers are a better investment. Buy the cable and lock kit to prevent cover theft.

Everything gets covered at my house except my wife`s minivan, since it`s never sitting still long enough to use a cover. They`re a worthwhile investment.

**BradE** · 10-29-2002, 10:16 AM

I agree with forrest, custom fit is the way to go. Otherwise you can have flapping and too much movement. That will create all sorts of problems with marring and scratching.

**hellas** · 10-29-2002, 10:10 PM

its indoor. i was thinking about the the covercraft 200, which is semi custom and uses Block It by Kimberly Clark.

http://www.covercraft.com/200_series.htm

is there any way to protect the car from dings, without doing anything extreme?

thanks to those who responded

**Tiger88** · 10-29-2002, 10:28 PM

Even if you aren`t trying to protect the car from the elements, the all weather covers are a little thicker and might give you some protection from scratches and scuff marks.

To help keep the car cover itself from scratching I never put the cover on unless the car has been freshly washed. It`s actually not the cover that scratches, its dust or dirt trapped underneath.

**forrest@mothers** · 10-29-2002, 11:20 PM

If traffic through the garage is going to be as problem, I`d use the Evolution 4 material instead. At 4 layers thick, it`s the bulkiest, so it`ll do more to prevent dings than any other material they have.

I have Dustop for indoor use, and E4 for outdoor. NOAH probably does as good of job as E4 from an environmental standpoint, but that extra layer has undoubtedly saved me some dings when the cars are sitting at the airport.

I don`t mind the extra bulkiness, but your mileage may vary.

**hellas** · 10-30-2002, 05:12 PM

tiger, forest, showroom...thanks

ive decided on the covercraft 200. found it for $70usd

id like the E4 for the thickness, but dont want to spend that much. besides, its going to be in my house garage, so it should be safe.

ttyl