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Kevinrox

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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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
hirosh said:
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.
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From what I'm told, HD blocks it out completely and remains breathable
 
TOGWT said:
I prefer the lightness of the non-HD Weathersheild that allows easy trunk storage

JonM
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Then you would like the HD too, it's very light and fits perfectly in the trunk with or without the storage bag.
 
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!
 
7000RPM said:
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!
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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.
 
The WS being too light and not 100% precipitation resistant was the reason I used both it and a Noah. I must have gotten my two covers right around the time WS HD wasn't out or came out shortly after. Nevertheless, I am quite pleased with the two cover combo. I put them on take them off together, not one following the other.



Remember to use a fastener like a bungee cord with plastic ends to secure the cover in windy conditions. Works great.
 
I've had a Weathershield HD on my 2005 Chrysler 300C, and am very happy with it. It's better than the cover I had for my last car - don't recall exactly which one it was, but it was one of the good "name brand" fabrics. It is COMPLETELY watherproof. It blocks UV completely.



My only complaints relate to the coarseness of the material and concerns about abrasiveness (so far, so good, after 8 months) and that it's so lightweight that it can be a challenge to handle in anything more than a slight breeze... (My last one was considerably heavier.)
 
Thank you all for the awsume feedback. I went with the WS HD. Hopefully others have made use of my question to the crowd.



I ordered it from autoanything.com



again, thank all of you for the help in picking the car cover. Next is the Zaino process and I think she'll be all protected from mother nature... now I just have to worry about the california drivers... so rude sometimes. I drive my new car like I am riding my motorcycle... always watching out for the idiots... that's not too relaxing.
 
Kevinrox,



Make sure you have them line the seams of your new HD with flanel BEFORE they ship it, or you will have to pay $20 to send it right back to them. Trust me, you want this done.



They don't stock HD's, they are made to order so you have about 2 or 3 days before it's too late to get done.
 
Hmmm, the WS HD does seem to be the favorite. How much did it cost to have them line the seams? It's between the WS HD and Noah for me.
 
Supreme weave or Noah by California Car Covers, which I regard as one of the best in the industry. Supremeweave will keep your car dry under most moderate conditions, and it is lightweight and durable. Noah is a very good general use outdoor and indoor cover that is excellent at blocking ultra rays/ particles and light to moderate rain. It is heavier in weight than Supreme, so it is better for cars that are prone to incidental minor bumps from soft objects or glances from people.



Both covers will not scratch your car's paint surface (unacceptable in a quality cover), and calcarcover even guarantees their covers from scratching and failure. Give them a good consideration.



Supreme may be the closest to keeping your car absolutely dry outdoors as a car cover can possibly provide IMO.
 
My biggest problem is tree sap. I end up with extremely small dots of tree sap all over my car. I need something that will keep out very small particles like that.
 
My Kenco cover I have is brilliant, best car cover I've seen in person, also cost 4 times more than the closest competition in the store I bought it from. Keeps moisture out, keeps the weather off, can get into my car on a 40 degree C day and it is still cool inside after being under the car cover.



Dan.
 
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