Best car cover for backyard storage
Best car cover for backyard storage What is the best car cover for storing my car in the backyard in the Arizona desert? I should only need it for a year while I get everything prepped for a Base-X tent.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
My '74 has been sitting outside for the last 1.5 years while I figure out what to do about garage space. During that time, I've been using a Weather Shield HP from CoverCraft, and it's been doing a good job. If it stays saturated for a very long time (such as an all day heavy rain event), it will allow some water to pass through the seams in areas where the water pools, but this has only happened a handful of times since I've had the cover (and it is breathable so the water will evaporate - only reason I know any water got through was a few visible dried water spots on the hood the next day).
I don't live in an area with the sort of UV exposure that you have though, so for your application I would recommend the Weather Shield HD version which, according to CoverCraft, is specifically designed for higher UV regions (I believe it is thicker) but is otherwise comparable to the HP version that I have.
I don't live in an area with the sort of UV exposure that you have though, so for your application I would recommend the Weather Shield HD version which, according to CoverCraft, is specifically designed for higher UV regions (I believe it is thicker) but is otherwise comparable to the HP version that I have.
My '74 has been sitting outside for the last 1.5 years while I figure out what to do about garage space. During that time, I've been using a Weather Shield HP from CoverCraft, and it's been doing a good job. If it stays saturated for a very long time (such as an all day heavy rain event), it will allow some water to pass through the seams in areas where the water pools, but this has only happened a handful of times since I've had the cover (and it is breathable so the water will evaporate - only reason I know any water got through was a few visible dried water spots on the hood the next day).
I don't live in an area with the sort of UV exposure that you have though, so for your application I would recommend the Weather Shield HD version which, according to CoverCraft, is specifically designed for higher UV regions (I believe it is thicker) but is otherwise comparable to the HP version that I have.
I don't live in an area with the sort of UV exposure that you have though, so for your application I would recommend the Weather Shield HD version which, according to CoverCraft, is specifically designed for higher UV regions (I believe it is thicker) but is otherwise comparable to the HP version that I have.
Just 1 year? Wax it up real good and wash off any bird doo doo that happens. Cover the interior with bed sheets to protect from the sun. Try to use any afternoon shade as much as possible. You have more risk of damage from rodents than you do the weather.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
I used to think that too, until I tried a good one. Now I know better.
The key is to always make sure the car is clean before you cover it (I use a car duster, leaf blower, or proper detailing if it's too dirty for the aforementioned), then make sure the cover is tight/secure to minimize ambient dirt intrusion (if it's a very dusty climate this might be difficult, but it's been quite workable in my region) and prevent excessive flapping of the cover against the paint during times of wind.
The key is to always make sure the car is clean before you cover it (I use a car duster, leaf blower, or proper detailing if it's too dirty for the aforementioned), then make sure the cover is tight/secure to minimize ambient dirt intrusion (if it's a very dusty climate this might be difficult, but it's been quite workable in my region) and prevent excessive flapping of the cover against the paint during times of wind.
I don't know what it's like where he lives in Arizona, but the desert where I grew up is nothing but dirt, pollen, dirt, more dirt, covered in pollen, and then a big old sandstorm. But nothing will rust.
