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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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do I need to cover the ragtop with plastic and then put the cover on? just concerned about the fibers attaching to the black top.
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Good Question, I had a tan top and never worried about it but now I have a black top and I notice a lot of stuff like our dogs white hair (dalmatian) I would say YES if you plan on leaving it covered all winter, also those 3m lint roller things work good to get the junk off your top.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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The only thing that would concern me about puting plastic on it is moister getting under the plastic and mildewing.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 99'CajunFirehawk157
Good Question, I had a tan top and never worried about it but now I have a black top and I notice a lot of stuff like our dogs white hair (dalmatian) I would say YES if you plan on leaving it covered all winter, also those 3m lint roller things work good to get the junk off your top.
Hey Todd!!,
Man I read your post & it's crazy,I use the 3m lint roller (works pretty good) & I have a dalmation!
To the op If your covering it inside a garage or building I would say yes! but
if your having to leave out side the plastic may get water under it & mildew!
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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mine has already mildewed so i'm not too concerned, lol.

but when i get a new top, maybe i will look into putting plastic on it. good idea guys
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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I'd take lint over mildew any day.

If you have a dry garage, plastic probably won't hurt. But I really don't think it's necessary. Get a cover that doesn't leave much lint.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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great advice guys thanks, it's gonna be in the garage, but I'm gonna skip the plastic and be safe, good tip on the lint roller, thanks again.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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mine's covered daily, no lint or anything. I use one of the basic "Budge" brand grey covers from Autozone. Works fine and never leaves any fuzzy stuff or anything.
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great advice guys thanks, it's gonna be in the garage, but I'm gonna skip the plastic and be safe, good tip on the lint roller, thanks again.
Smart! I have 3 verts and NO plastic. That invites trouble. I also am in the lint roller club like so many others. It works great and takes about 2 minutes to get rid of dust, threads, hairs, anything.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Yeah the lint roller I use is just a cheaper one with the peel off sticky paper and it works great.
I have a black top and a dustop cover from California Car Cover and mine is in garage also with no lint problems.
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Originally Posted by FastrDamnit!
mine's covered daily, no lint or anything. I use one of the basic "Budge" brand grey covers from Autozone. Works fine and never leaves any fuzzy stuff or anything.
Yep, same thing I use on all my cars now. They seem to last on the cars outside for about 3 years and then I buy another one. They seem to be a treated nylon, doesn't leave lint and I haven't seen it effect the paint. My friend has a high dollar fabric cover on his 56 BelAir and it is leaving buff marks you can see in the black paint.

I tried the ones that felt like some type of treated paper, not sure what the stuff was, stay away from those, they just tear. They come in either blue or grey....



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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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I have a california car cover for mine, it doesnt leave lint on my top. And again, my car doesnt stay outside over night......
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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If you are worried about lint on a black top then just get something black that can breath. I would take a black bed sheet and lay that down before applying the car cover. I am sure you can pick one up at Walmart for a few bux


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