[MSCW list] Car Covers

[Bill Keksz]

FWIW, the "Stormproof" one I use is supposedly the most breathable one
offered by Moss.

On Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 12:00 PM davidnugent--- via MSCW <
mscw at lists.mscw1.com> wrote:

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> 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
> <https://www.costco.com/Coverking-XtremeWeave-Custom-Fit-Car-Cover.product.11618901.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
>
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