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05-11-2018, 12:48 PM | #1 |
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Car Cover question
Yes, I did an advanced search but got all kinds of responses most not related. The search seems to think I wanted info of transmission covers, valve covers, a cover for a miller OHV etc. If there's a trick to fine tune the search like on ebay I would love to know how.
I have a freshly painted A and want a super soft underside. Possibly more than one layer? Naturally this will be for indoor use. The paint is not yet totally cured and a very high quality. It is not driver quality paint. Another problem is the dust here in AZ (it's windy). I do have and use covers. I find that the fine dust seeps through and leaves as much dust as if the car was never covered. Rather than using the description of the cover by the manufacturer I would like opinions from those who have personal experience. What cover would be recommended for this paint problem and preventing dust seepage? I hate to think the only option is one of those clear plastic blow up bubbles. Barb |
05-11-2018, 02:48 PM | #2 |
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Re: Car Cover question
I have a California car cover for my 30 Tudor and love it. It is a midline quality cover that fits my needs. I would recommend calling them or visit their website as they have plenty of styles to choose from. Cheers, TB
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05-11-2018, 06:31 PM | #3 |
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Re: Car Cover question
I have one of those 7 layer (whatever that means) covers from a Texas seller, and it cost about $50. It has a soft inner lining, is lightweight, and will work fine inside a building. Outside it will leak rain through the seams, and disintegrate in a year or two.
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05-11-2018, 08:00 PM | #4 |
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I reviewed the ones on California Car Covers but there was no information provided on the material used or # of layers etc. The only thing one could use to determine quality was to base it on the price. ie: higher price higher quality..LOL.. I'll do some further searching and perhaps call the CCC Monday to see what they say.
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05-11-2018, 08:01 PM | #5 |
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Make sure one is purchased that breathes. We've seen plastic types that can lift paint.
Our favorite indoors are old cotton sheets for our mild, dry climate. |
05-11-2018, 08:25 PM | #6 |
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05-12-2018, 01:42 AM | #8 |
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Re: Car Cover question
First thing, with today’s technology if you had the car painted by professionals then you should have received it (after painting) completely cured. The paint shop would have ‘baked’ the car after the painting process and then let it sit shop-covered for a day or two, then into the lot for another day or two before contacting you that the job was done (basic industry standard). If you got it back before that then someone was not doing their job correctly.
If you painted the car yourself (we did), then you will have needed to have left the car in the paint booth/tent for several days after you painted it. COVERS – a double ply cover is ‘always’ the best. ‘WOLF CAR COVERS’ have worked well for me. The top layer absorbs the moister and keeps the paint dry. Still, you need to uncover the car after ‘rains’ to ensure that the car and the cover are dry. WAX – as soon as is recommended – WAX THE CAR (within 6-8 weeks of painting). – TWICE back-to back on the same day. The car should be ready to go. This allows you to easily wash off the car at any time in the next 3-4 months and go for a beautiful drive (‘Double Wax Every Four Months – why? Because you love this car and want it to remain pristine)! |
05-12-2018, 01:43 AM | #9 |
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Re: Car Cover question
First thing, with today’s technology if you had the car painted by professionals then you should have received it (after painting) completely cured. The paint shop would have ‘baked’ the car after the painting process and then let it sit shop-covered for a day or two, then into the lot for another day or two before contacting you that the job was done (basic industry standard). If you got it back before that then someone was not doing their job correctly.
If you painted the car yourself (we did), then you will have needed to have left the car in the paint booth/tent for several days after you painted it. COVERS – a double ply cover is ‘always’ the best. ‘WOLF CAR COVERS’ have worked well for me. The top layer absorbs the moister and keeps the paint dry. Still, you need to uncover the car after ‘rains’ to ensure that the car and the cover are dry. WAX – as soon as is recommended – WAX THE CAR (within 6-8 weeks of painting). – TWICE back-to back on the same day. The car should be ready to go. This allows you to easily wash off the car at any time in the next 3-4 months and go for a beautiful drive (‘Double Wax Every Four Months – why? Because you love this car and want it to remain pristine)! |
05-12-2018, 07:12 AM | #10 |
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Try Beverly Hills Motoring Accessories (BHMA), they have indoor and out door covers for every body style of Model A even with or without side mirrors. I have 1 of their blue indoor covers for my Tudor which I purchased 40+ years ago and it is still good. I also had one for my phaeton that I sold last year that cover was over 28 years old and was still very good. They do not make the blue covers any more they are a tan color but they say they are the same. This cover can be rolled up to about the size of a sleeping bag so you can take it with you when staying over night.
Do not confuse them with Beverly Hills Car Covers (BHCC) it is not the same company, however BHCC does also make covers for the Model A. I have seen the BHCC covers and I believe the BHMA covers are much better quality. |
05-12-2018, 07:39 AM | #11 |
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I also have purchased covers from California Car covers, my cars sit outside all year and the "Noah" material is very good, seems to completely protect from rain and snow, soft inside and breathes, I even use one on a car kept in the garage to protect from scratches, call them they may be able to provide a sample, but these covers aren't the cheapest in the industry, made for many different models.
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05-12-2018, 07:50 AM | #12 |
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We have a Beverly Hills Motoring Accessories blue car cover also, same as Frank, it's blue and about 40 years old, for the Roadster. Works very nicely. And as someone said they make them in tan now but the same quality stuff. I've washed mine a number of times and it is still working great. Custom fit, fits the Roadster top perfectly no pinching or pulling just 'drapes' snuggly around the top and the car.
An antique car friend had a car cover years ago for his '29 Pontiac Tudor that had a real soft inner liner, like a soft cotton like fluff. He is gone now, wished I had asked him where he got that it was first rate. |
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