Buy Car Cover
Many people do not have a garage to park their car in or
have to leave their car outdoors all day during hot summer days, harsh
winters, and everything in between that mother nature has to offer. Car
covers are a great way to protect your automobile from airborne
contaminants, ultra-violet radiation, bird-droppings and other harmful
environmental substances. They are easy to use and fold conveniently
into your truck in a matter of minutes. Despite these benefits, you car
can still be damaged if you don't choose a car cover that is made of
quality materials and one that is suited for your particular
environment.
Many companies offer "one size fits all" covers that are indented to
protect your car, but can actually cause damage to you paint. During
high wind and rain, these covers flap against your paint and can lead to
serious scratching, that will be expensive to repair. Because of this,
make sure you purchase a custom car cover that is specifically designed
for you automobile.
Car covers can also scratch you car's finish when your vehicle is not
perfectly clean. Applying and removing a car cover off a dirty car is
like rubbing a dirty towel across you paint, it will inevitably lead to
scratch marks. When using car covers, always maintain a clean surface by
either washing you automobile weekly or using gloss touch up sprays to
remove dirt.
When installing your car cover, the simplest and quickest way is to roll
the cover on. Simply place the cover on the roof of you car and roll one
end towards the front and one end towards the back. Then unfold the
sides and fasten the buckles to hold it in place. When storing the
cover, simply fold the cover from the sides of the doors upwards and
place it on the top of the car. Next start from the back or front and
roll the cover towards the middle. This rolling on and off method is
very easy and can be done within 1-2 minutes.
There are several types of car covers available ranging form vinyl to
more advanced cotton blends. The first and simplest form of car cover is
a plastic water-proof cover. These usually are very thin bags that are
only recommend if you store you car away in a semi-closed environment.
Although these covers are meant to repel rain, they do not do anything
as far as protecting the automobile from UV rays, nor do they allow
water and moisture to evaporate though the fabric. Others are made from
100% cotton. These covers do not offer protection against rain and are
only designed to protect against dust and debris. This type of cover is
recommend for automobile owners who seldom drive their cars and keep
them stored in garages.
The last and probably the most protective type of covers are made from
blend of cottons and polypropylene fabrics that offer UV, dust and rain
protection. High quality covers are lightweight, soft and non-abrasive,
breathable, moister resistant, and offer great dust protection. Certain
fabrics such as Sentrix, developed by Kimberly-Clark, is a mid-price
range material that uses 3-layers of polypropylene construction for
better moisture and dust protection. These fibers are also treated for
extra UV resistance. Also from Kimberly-Clark is the Evolution 4 fabric,
which uses 4-layers of polypropylene construction for maximum protection
against all weather conditions. This type of car cover provides all the
benefits mentioned above along with the following features: quicker
drying capability since the moisture is not absorbed by the fabric
fibers; and a stronger impact absorption barrier against nicks, dings,
dents and scratches. Although these covers are more expensive than pure
cotton or plastic covers, they are more useful and provide far more
protection which is after all, the main reason to buy a cover in the
first place.
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