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<blockquote data-quote="Black Gold 380R" data-source="post: 15739971" data-attributes="member: 70025"><p>I have been using car covers since 1995. Mainly because I was in the military and lived in base housing or an apartment and my vehicles were always outside and subject to careless adults and children going by. So, I always used car covers rated for outdoor use.</p><p></p><p>My first cover (used on a 1995 BMW) was a storm weave from California Car cover. When I bought my Roush 380R in 2002 I used a storm guard car cover from Roush and that is what I use on my Cobra's as well.</p><p></p><p>All car covers work and, from my experience, are personal preference combined with intended use. So, if you want a very soft car cover, it probably will not work great outdoors because when it gets wet it will stick to the car. So, for outdoor use a little more heavy duty car cover is needed, but it may not be soft, but will be breathable to let moisture escape.</p><p></p><p>Pros:</p><p></p><p>- Protects your paint, interior and plastic parts from UV damage.</p><p>- Protects your paint from anything (i.e. UV damage, bird droppings, people walking by with keys, purses or anything else that can scratch the paint, kids dragging their hands across the side of the car while walking by, etc.)</p><p>- Protects your car from debris being blown up against it.</p><p>- Indoor use can keep car cleaner longer</p><p></p><p>Cons:</p><p></p><p>- Can scratch your paint if not installed properly or does not fit properly.</p><p> (<span style="color: #ff0000">Note</span>: Anytime you drag your car cover on or off it can scratch the paint (Car cover should be rolled on from front to back or back to front and then LIFTED off the car). If your car cover is loose fitting when the wind blows it will rub back and forth and scratch your paint).</p><p>- Outdoor car covers are meant to be porous in order to let moisture escape. Therefore, if moisture can get out, dirt can get in.</p><p></p><p>Overall:</p><p></p><p>I think car covers are a great investment and should be used. I would rather use a car cover to protect my car from UV damage (which is not reversible) and deal with the possibility of light scratches (which can be buffed out). </p><p></p><p>That is probably more than you wanted to know, but figured I would give my experience in order for someone else to make an informed decision and understand with car covers there's a give and take.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Black Gold 380R, post: 15739971, member: 70025"] I have been using car covers since 1995. Mainly because I was in the military and lived in base housing or an apartment and my vehicles were always outside and subject to careless adults and children going by. So, I always used car covers rated for outdoor use. My first cover (used on a 1995 BMW) was a storm weave from California Car cover. When I bought my Roush 380R in 2002 I used a storm guard car cover from Roush and that is what I use on my Cobra's as well. All car covers work and, from my experience, are personal preference combined with intended use. So, if you want a very soft car cover, it probably will not work great outdoors because when it gets wet it will stick to the car. So, for outdoor use a little more heavy duty car cover is needed, but it may not be soft, but will be breathable to let moisture escape. Pros: - Protects your paint, interior and plastic parts from UV damage. - Protects your paint from anything (i.e. UV damage, bird droppings, people walking by with keys, purses or anything else that can scratch the paint, kids dragging their hands across the side of the car while walking by, etc.) - Protects your car from debris being blown up against it. - Indoor use can keep car cleaner longer Cons: - Can scratch your paint if not installed properly or does not fit properly. ([COLOR=#ff0000]Note[/COLOR]: Anytime you drag your car cover on or off it can scratch the paint (Car cover should be rolled on from front to back or back to front and then LIFTED off the car). If your car cover is loose fitting when the wind blows it will rub back and forth and scratch your paint). - Outdoor car covers are meant to be porous in order to let moisture escape. Therefore, if moisture can get out, dirt can get in. Overall: I think car covers are a great investment and should be used. I would rather use a car cover to protect my car from UV damage (which is not reversible) and deal with the possibility of light scratches (which can be buffed out). That is probably more than you wanted to know, but figured I would give my experience in order for someone else to make an informed decision and understand with car covers there's a give and take. [/QUOTE]
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