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Since my hot rod won't fit in my garage, I have to take "protective" measures when it rains. My cover is "water resistant" but not "waterproof." As a result, I put a disposable plastic cover on as added protection. This is what happens when the gentle summer breeze comes along.. lol.
72455 - I applaud you for your efforts to protect "your baby". However, if your car is going to exposed to the elements for the unforeseeable future, I would suggest that you spend the money to invest in a high quality cover that is both "Rain Proof" and breathable. Think GoreTex, or like. The way you have the car covered now traps a ton of humidity/moisture under that plastic, and is just as bad as exposure directly to the elements. Just my 2-cents and wanting your car to stay nice.
72455 - I applaud you for your efforts to protect "your baby". However, if your car is going to exposed to the elements for the unforeseeable future, I would suggest that you spend the money to invest in a high quality cover that is both "Rain Proof" and breathable. Think GoreTex, or like. The way you have the car covered now traps a ton of humidity/moisture under that plastic, and is just as bad as exposure directly to the elements. Just my 2-cents and wanting your car to stay nice.
I appreciate it, but I don't know of any cover that is 100% waterproof, so if anyone does, please share.
72455 - I applaud you for your efforts to protect "your baby". However, if your car is going to exposed to the elements for the unforeseeable future, I would suggest that you spend the money to invest in a high quality cover that is both "Rain Proof" and breathable. Think GoreTex, or like. The way you have the car covered now traps a ton of humidity/moisture under that plastic, and is just as bad as exposure directly to the elements. Just my 2-cents and wanting your car to stay nice.
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You're better off leaving the plastic off and letting the moisture evaporate when it does get wet.
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You don't want a car cover that is 100% waterproof. You want on that will breathe and let the moisture out not trap it.
Morning condensation (morning dew) needs to be able to evaporate, if you trap it under a waterproof cover it'll rust the car from the bottom up.
I've seen this happen firsthand. Had a friend with a pristine '71 Riviera that wrapped his car in plastic. It didn't breath and now the car is a total rust bucket. This car had spent it's entire life in the sunny south.
California Car Covers, expensive, but they've got a few varieties that work well in keeping the rain off while breathing any inside moisture out. Your current set up is a recipe for some headaches I fear. Moisture is going to accumulate, especially in the mornings.
X2 for California Car Covers. My boss has a CTS-V coupe that sits outside with one and he loves it. $$$ but it has held up very well and works as advertised. Also, go back and watch Dennis Collins on Coffee Walk when he finds Texas cars hidden under tarps to "protect" them. Most are completely rusted worse than a car next to it with no cover.
Dave - Add an extra bay to your current garage or clean out your current garage & store what's in your garage outdoors. What's already being stored inside your current garage?
I appreciate all of the advice, but to be clear, I ONLY use the plastic cover when it rains. Once the rain is gone, the plastic comes off.
I get it, as I don't have garage space either. but there is no need to add the plastic when it rains, unless it is a typhoon or a Texas flood rain passing through. . A little water isn't going to hurt it. the suns uv rays will do more harm than the little bit of water that might get to the painted panels.
Plastic is bad. Leads to condensation and we know what that does.
Have you looked into the possibility of renting some garage space from a neighbor? Seems a shame to leave a car that nice out in the elements, covered or not. I wouldn't be able to sleep.
Plastic is bad. Leads to condensation and we know what that does.
Have you looked into the possibility of renting some garage space from a neighbor? Seems a shame to leave a car that nice out in the elements, covered or not. I wouldn't be able to sleep.
Or possibly pouring a pad and adding a simple lean-to?
For a 71 Caddy I owned I used to use a cotton cover for everyday use and cover with a plastic tarp before any rain but I would uncover soon after the rain stopped, this worked until I found a garage to rent then my own garage. It was a real pain covering and uncovering. My 70 Cutlass is sitting in my garage, which in New England is the only long term solution.
Another problem with any car cover used outside where wind can move it around is that it will eventually wear through your paint on the body lines. It doesn't take very long either. Unless you are planning to paint the car anyway, lose the car cover idea.
Another problem with any car cover used outside where wind can move it around is that it will eventually wear through your paint on the body lines. It doesn't take very long either. Unless you are planning to paint the car anyway, lose the car cover idea.
I tend to disagree. I've been using a cover since I bought it 7 years ago and I haven't had any issues with the paint wearing through.
