<VV> RE: Car cover

[Alan and Clare Wesson]

Couldn't agree more with Gary. AVOID covers like the plague unless you live 
somewhere exceptionally dry like New Mexico AND the car is being stored 
inside (note that BOTH those criteria must be satisfied!).

All they do is trap moisture in between the cover and the paint, 
accelerating micro-blistering (those little droplets of moisture that form 
tiny blisters in between the top coat and the primer).

I painted my Ford Anglia in 1986, and that winter I covered it (inside, but 
in a rather damp atmosphere). It micro-blistered over about 1/3 of the body.

That was the last time I covered it, and it was the last time it 
micro-blistered (although I am still stuck with the ones I got then!).

Coincidence? I think not...

Cheers

Alan

www.xtraspecialsevens.co.uk
Lotus 7 S2 and S3 spares and restoration specialists


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <mopar@jbcs2.net>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 3:14 PM
Subject: <VV> RE: Car cover


> Personal opinion is to avoid car covers outdoors as they move around in 
> the
> wind, and would actually hold moisture against the body.
> Dust washes off, dust permeating the fabric of a cover can cause
> scratches..........just my opinion.
>
> Gary Swiatowy
>
>
> Subject: <VV> car cover
>
> I do not have money in my pocket to afford a gaeage, so I put up a metal
> car
> port. The only problem is dust and night moisture. Last week I was at Sams
> Club and they had car cover for $50. I think it is very good and well 
> worth
>
> price.
> Corvair Driver
> Garland
>
>
>
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