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Eastern NC with temp swings and high humidity off and on... Car covers with eBay’tastic cheap clear covers to keep shop dust off my flannel-type covers. Works well for me. Good ventilation and covers off and on quite often, probably every few weeks or so, when stuff gets moved around or driven to town.
When I picked up my car from the Body shop two years ago, after a paint job, the manager advise do me to NEVER use a car cover while the car was garaged. Notwithstanding their claims to the contrary, all trap a certain amount of humidity and dust, both of which can damage the paint.
Two years later in my non heated garage, the paint looks fantastic.
Just get a cover that breathes....to catch dust, prevent minor scratches if accidentally rubbed against, etc. If you dont drive it much, the thick poly on the floor is worthwhile to prevent moisture from rising up from the concrete (assumes you don't have a vapor barrier under the floor). If the car and cover are dry when you cover it, you'll be fine. Oh....get one that you can wash....a light is fine. I like the stretch fabric covers....a bit more, but easy to put on, not bulky and can be washed...also clings to the car for a nice tight fit. Also....don't put the cover on if your car is dirty or has accumulated dust on it as this will only start scratching issues. Enjoy your car!
Being a new owner I would like to keep my car as nice as I can. I thought to purchase a good car cover for use inside the garage. My only concern is, will a cover keep in humidity, causing mold or odors inside the car?
I live in South West Florida and it is usually hot and humid here. My garage is not climate controlled.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Your problem can be solved very easily. Buy a "car capsule". It's basically a clear plastic bubble that has a fan that circulates air continually. The car will never draw any moisture. Never will get moldy, or smell like mildew. I have 1 for all of my collector cars. I put my car in the bubble if I don't anticipate driving it for a week, or 2. It's pretty easy to put the car in, and take it out of the capsule. You'll be glad you bought one. I live in Sarasota, so I know all about humidity, mold, and mildew.
Climate is the key.
When I lived in Houston, my cars were not covered. I live in the Phoenix area and all the cars have flannel covers. I shake them off good when the car comes out of the garage, and use a duster before putting them back on.
I don't use a cloth material cover either in-side the garage during the summer or winter months. But, I have used the light weight painters plastic cover-up sometimes during the winter. Cost around $10, I than throw it away in the late Spring when driving season begins.
I don't use a cloth material cover either in-side the garage during the summer or winter months. But, I have used the light weight painters plastic cover-up sometimes during the winter. Cost around $10, I than throw it away in the late Spring when driving season begins.
And that plastic traps moisture that is coming up from the floor in the winter season.
I live in Colorado so humidity is not a factor, however I never cover my car. I have observed that guys who cover their cars find it a “hassle” to take the cover off and then put it back on, so they actually drive their car less! So, no cover for me!
I say If you have kids in the house and one of those $20,000 paint jobs cover it. If not dont bother.
I used to cover my cars but dont need to anymore. It was never about dust or dirt. It was about kids, and bikes and all the other potential damagers in the same space.
Try California "Dust Cover" it is soft, breathable, washable and not too expensive. It is good to have a cover on the car when in the garage. People tend to put stuff where ever they want and this cover will protect your car.
Climate is the key.
When I lived in Houston, my cars were not covered. I live in the Phoenix area and all the cars have flannel covers. I shake them off good when the car comes out of the garage, and use a duster before putting them back on.
If you use a car duster before putting on a cover, I would submit why do you need the cover (because the car can sit in the garage uncovered and one uses the duster before driving it)? Granted I'm not trying to protect my 67 Corvette and PCA Club Coupe from damage that some worry about with little kids, etc...running into the parked cars with bikes. I've never felt the need for a car cover inside a garage and I'll stack my cars up against anyone's. If you do use them, the cover and the car must be clean and dust free before covering.
I can and do, go over my cars with a California Car duster (and use Lexol vinylex on the white convertible top and Plexus on the rear window of my 67), followed by detailing spray using high quality microfiber, and clean all the glass, in about 15 minutes, before every drive. Never needed a car cover.
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