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anyone use car covers on their rides?

Started by nukee, June 17, 2005, 05:12:18 PM

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nukee

What brand is best? I'm looking for a good indoor car cover, something that is mostly dust proof, and would resist moist and small drops of water.

BEU_555

may binili akong car cover at Jetcar banawe costs 1,1k ata afaik.. ok naman sha kaso pag malakas tlga yung ulan bale wla na talga hehe  :)

vvti

any water proof car covers in the market?

art361

do you peeps have a water proof car cover? i'm planning on purchasing one. whats the brand? how much? where did you purchase it?

threeosix

waterproof in a way na talagang your car is exposed? I wouldn't really mind if it's not that waterproof siguro habol ko yung garters niya kasi some car covers madali matanggal e hehe I've tried mine before sa bagyo di kinaya e hehe naalis talaga sa lakas ng hangin so tinanggal ko na din, I have a car cover i just don't know what brand is it binigay lang sakin ng friend ko but sabi niya it costs around 1K daw

just a followup question, wouldn't the cover damage your paint if you use it on and off everyday? diba if may dust wouldn't it scratch the paint?
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nukee

exactly, is there a car cover that doesn't let dust penetrate? Because that's my main concern. YOu will scratch your paint of dust is able to accumulate inside the car cover.

theveed

hehe i think you guys are worrying a wee bit too much...

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Co-Founder: Big Bert's Professional Detailers

threeosix

not so much haha ;D I used my cover for at most like 5 times only hehe i wouldn't recommend it if you park your car inside a covered garage hehe kaartehan lang yan tulad ko mas magwoworry ka pa talaga sa dust sa kakacover just leave your car as it is
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thunder

Quote from: theveed on June 20, 2005, 05:38:29 PM
hehe i think you guys are worrying a wee bit too much...



Sir, being in the business of taking care of paint finishes, would you recommend car covers? What brand and where can i get one.

I use my suv about twice a week only and most of the time its parked across my house underneath the sun. Would using a car cover on it increase its protection from the sun or is that insignificant? thanks for the help.
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theveed

yes and no.

Yes if you can dedicate some time removing dust buildup and before putting on the cover.

No if you live in a windy place and if the cover isn't snug fit.

double edge sword, keeps dust out for the most part, but grinds your surface since it is full contact with the paint.
David Lee Tong
Founder: Pinas Auto Detailiny
Co-Founder: Big Bert's Professional Detailers

angelo.vs

agreed. ive had it happen to me but lucky it was my first car. $200!!!

anyway you're probably better off getting a car port something similar.

-jason-

i use my car cover when the car is washed at night and i want it to be dust free in the morning. i forgot the brand but it has garters on both edges and a strap lock in the middle.

washing the car cover once in a while will remove dust and dirt that  could scratch the paint.

thunder

Quote from: theveed on June 21, 2005, 03:07:21 PM
yes and no.

Yes if you can dedicate some time removing dust buildup and before putting on the cover.

No if you live in a windy place and if the cover isn't snug fit.

double edge sword, keeps dust out for the most part, but grinds your surface since it is full contact with the paint.

I see. I always thought about the dust being scratched on the paint  by the inside of a car cover. A dusty or dirty car will get more damaged if one uses a car cover on it.

I was going around yesterday and saw the brabnd Kobe. It saya that there are three layers on it. The middle being the main thing that lets the cover breath out. While the cover layer prohibits water from seeping in. It costs a little less than P2k.

Thank you for the info.
The only difference between Men and Boys is the size and price of their toys...

Dondie

Quote from: theveed on June 20, 2005, 05:38:29 PM
hehe i think you guys are worrying a wee bit too much...




No naman.

Im using an indoor cover for my car.

Its not used that often so I use the cover to avoid dusting off too often. :)
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threeosix

Quote from: Dondie on June 28, 2005, 05:39:19 PM
No naman.

Im using an indoor cover for my car.

Its not used that often so I use the cover to avoid dusting off too often. :)

What's an indoor cover look like? :o
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