Re: Any Car Cover Experts?

[David Lola <djl@alanex.com>]

I have a cover made of Tyvek.   It is a material from Dupont that is water
proof and UV resistant.   It  is a white material that feels like a
combination of mylar and cellulose fiber.  I live near the ocean so we have a
lot of humidity and dew forms in great amounts both on the cover and beneath
the cover.  Of course, this leaves water spots on my black car.  The cover
leaves it own signature when it is wet from the dew.  A milky white substance
is then left all over my car.  This may be just because it is new but I
haven't used it much since I started noticing the white stuff.  Just a
reminder, if you have a cover your car needs to be clean before you put it on.




Todd Phenneger wrote:

> So,
>         I'm walking throught the Isles of Costco and I see Car Covers.
> I'm thinking probably some Cotton Junk thats only usable in California or
> in a garage to keep off the dust.  But no, its a cover made by Wolf.  I
> know Max at AVS uses a cover like this (I think it was WOLF and looked the
> same) and he loves them.  But, maybe they have different fabrics they use.
> These covers come in 4 sizes so I grabbed one to check out tonight for the
> ur-q I will HOPEFULLY soon by buying.  IF not, hey, I can always use it on
> the 4kq.  Anyhow,
>         Cover is made with Sentrex fabric.  Comes with a free Lock and
> Cable to sucure it on through a re-inforced loop so no-one can steal it.
> Heres what the Box says....
>         Protects Vehicles finish
>         Three Layer protection material
>         Acid rain resistant / ultraviolet treated
>         Heavy Duty double stiched seams
>         Gauranteed Materials and workmanship.  :-)  Oh boy, whats THAT
> mean. :-)
>         Reflective Grey Breathable material. (Upon opening box, it appears
> to have many small little holes in it.  DOesnt feel real soft but not
> harsh either.  )
>         Lightweight/durable
>         Water Repellant / Mildew Resistant
>         Easy on / Easy Off.  (Like a Condom???)
>         2-year LIMITED WARRANTY.  Ohhhhhhhh!  THe Crowd Sighs.
> So, any comments.
>         Other cover I am looking at (found out just after I bought this
> one that the cars ur'q s current owner has one for it) is probably a nicer
> unit.  NOt custom fit but it is made with   " Evolution 4"   Fabric
> whatever that is.
>         Any comments on either of these two covers.  COmparos.  Any
> suggestions?  OTher covers to look at?   Can I use them in Bad weather.  I
> dont have a garage but like to keep my cars looking nice.  These may keep
> them cleaner so every rain doesn't leave spots on it.  And, keep the sun
> off the paint.  And, maybe be good in the winter but in Snow I may be
> tempted to take them off.  Not sure.
>         Thanks ahead of time.
> L8R
>
>         Todd Phenneger
>         1984 4000s quattro / modified/ awaiting Turbo Transplant.
>         1985 4000 quattro / Silver / Fixing it Up.
>         1987 4000cs quattro / Saphire Metallic Blue/ Girlfriend's
>         1996 A6q / Volcano / Dads Car
>    *****1985 5kt / PARTING OUT!