[MSCW list] Car Covers

[davidnugent at aol.com]

I never really found an outdoor car cover that did not trap moisture, so I
decided to go with the lightest color/most reflecting one I could find
opting to protect against the damaging sun and heat.  The inexpensive bright
white Tyvek covers substantially reduce the light passing through and the
interior temperatures are significantly lower. 

The trade-off is that I only use it on dry days and if a thunderstorm crops
up, I remove the wet cover to let both the car and cover dry before
recovering.  The Tyvek is very light but does not breath well.  Yes, it is a
pain, but the sun damage is worse and it addresses the high temperature, dry
dog days of summer.  One of our fellow members was quoted several thousand
dollars to replace sun damaged interior parts, he is looking at
alternatives.   

-- Dave    


> Thanks for all the info on car covers for my Miata. Most the reviews are
from people in Ca or FL and they just want to keep the sun off their cars.
Need to do more research.
>
> Today's Topics:
>
> 1. Car covers (jblue)
>   2. !990 Miata Car Cover (John Baione)
>   3. Re: MSCW Digest, Vol 38, Issue 6 (ralf berthiez)
>
> Gene,
> Custom fit car covers can be ordered from Costco online.  I ordered one
many years ago for my outside old BMW. The price was good and it came with a
cable and lock. This also prevented the cover from blowing away. In the past
universal fit covers were sold in store.
> Check with store manager.
> Link at Costco,
>
https://www.costco.com/Coverking-XtremeWeave-Custom-Fit-Car-Cover.product.11
618901.html
> If you are not a member of Costco you might still be able to buy online.
>
> Jan
>   
>> On 2019-07-13 07:36, gene shumaker via MSCW wrote:
>>
>> Anyone recommend a good year round car cover for my 2006 Miata. Need 
>> one that's waterproof in rain and snow. Thanks
>
> Hello Gene,
>
> There aren't any "waterproof" outdoor car covers from any reputable 
> maker.  If the cover doesn't allow moisture through, it gets trapped 
> between the paint and the cover and ruins the paint.
>
> Covercraft.com is a good source for quality custom-fit car covers.  
> I've bought several covers from them over the years when I had to 
> store my FD
> RX-7 outdoors.  I've used the "Noah" fabric and it's predecessor 
> material (which I can't remember the name of).  When that old material 
> would fail within warranty (which is why they no longer sell it), they 
> never hassled me about sending a replacement.  I don't have any 
> experience with the newest "WeatherShield" material.
>
> Good Luck,
>
>  - Bill
>
> That other Bill is right - the cover needs to breathe. I've been using 
> Coverking's Stormproof, purchased from Moss for three years. Caveat - 
> mine's in a carport, in a heavily-wooded environment.
>
> https://mossmiata.com/stormproof-car-covers-by-coverking
>
> - Bill
> John
>
> A good car cover is also a ?California Car Cover? Noah fabric. A light
color will also reflect the heat.
>
> Good luck,
> Ralf
>
> https://mossmiata.com/stormproof-car-covers-by-coverking
>
> - Bill