Car covers - good or bad

[Vultch]

To the vast expanse of expertise out there..

Are car covers good or bad,

Good points:
protect your vehicle from elements, sunshine, tree sap etc

Bad points:
in windy conditions can rub bodywork like sandpaper, trap moisture, bla bla..

Anybody out there use one and if so what do you think ?

Thanks

ps its not for the Surf....

[darkdezigns]

brilliant for stopping tree sap,but also at making yr car go mouldy

[si tate]

If you polish your truck on a regular basis you should'nt need a cover.

[slobodan]

Most vehicles are designed to be left outdoors.

I think only Land rovers arn't

Covers are to be used if you've got something to hide.

[MattF]

If you polish your truck on a regular basis you should'nt need a cover.

That must classify as one of the most pointless posts ever on a Surf forum.

[si tate]

That must classify as one of the most pointless posts ever on a Surf forum.

Why, its a fact.

Or as steve wright would say, a factoid

[MattF]

Why, its a fact.

Or as steve wright would say, a factoid

A fact it may be, but still pointless. This nugget:

If you polish your truck on a regular basis

applies to approximately how many on here? I'd say less than two hands worth.

[si tate]

A fact it may be, but still pointless. This nugget:



applies to approximately how many on here? I'd say less than two hands worth.

Ok i get your point.

[gwh200]

I have a veneer.well actually more a 2 inch covering, of mud......seems to stop it getting dirty.if you catch my drift (mind you i found a plant growing out of a wheelarch the other day)

[MattF]

Ok i get your point.

At last. If it's any consolation, the advice was amusing.

[BUSHWHACKER]

I use one, although the car isn't outside. It's got a felt type covering on the inside that lays against the car to prevent scratches, and is 'breathable' to prevent condensation.

[MattF]

You're not exactly a typical representation of most though, are you Vince.

[POPEYE]

I'd never use a cover on a car with decent paintwork if it were stuck outside,
the tarp i had on the buick's roof (no glass in the car at the time) wore the paint away where the wind blew it about and it was tied down tight, as he said a good coat of wax will keep it good (or paint grease all over it)

[KERRSURF]

A bloke in the SMC has his Jeep ( lovely V8 beasty ) wrapped in clear vinyl, it never gets washed and always looks the bollox, paint underneath is good as new.

[RodLeach]

Matt..


If the guys asking about something to protect his truck/keep it clean then i'd say he's probably one of the few who does or should polish it more often!!


Just my view..