car cover recommendation?

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by Cole

Uhm, nope. Zinc plating and paint significantly reduce the possibility of corrosion.

Source: I'm a corrosion technician, and work on structures far more likely to corrode than a car. One of the best methods for stopping corrosion? Putting a coating on a structure.

Sounds good, I'll have to do that too. But it's the unseen scratches and rocks or other debris that hit the metal and expose the raw metal and when that starts to rust it's only a matter of time... Which is the recommended coating?

[Cole]

Originally Posted by stevesnj

Sounds good, I'll have to do that too. But it's the unseen scratches and rocks or other debris that hit the metal and expose the raw metal and when that starts to rust it's only a matter of time... Which is the recommended coating?

Uh... Your paint. Or the zinc plated metal your car is built with.

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by stevesnj

True, but it would be significantly less than if left uncovered I would think.

True but if left uncovered you will not need to rub the dirt in and scratch the paint by putting on and removing a cover. After winter a simple proper wash and car is good to go.

[JD001]

Covers have a habit of lifting when the wind picks up and you can't keep an eye out all of the time. Whilst it's flapping about it rubbing against the paint.

I have used a Permabag in the past which is great in keeping the car safe however you'll have to keep an eye out for condensation build-up.

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by Cole

Uh... Your paint. Or the zinc plated metal your car is built with.

I thought you meant like a spray can undercoating. But Cars with zinc coating and better paint than our cars do get rust. Not 100% but some will. The way you make it sound is that all cars with zinc coating and paint will never rust.

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by JD001

Covers have a habit of lifting when the wind picks up and you can't keep an eye out all of the time. Whilst it's flapping about it rubbing against the paint.

I have used a Permabag in the past which is great in keeping the car safe however you'll have to keep an eye out for condensation build-up.

Thanks, I'll have to keep an eye out for flapping.

[Cedars]

Originally Posted by Cole

Uh... Your paint. Or the zinc plated metal your car is built with.

Rust proof it with zeibart or something similar. Debris will chip at the metal exposing the base metal to salt and elements which can lead to rust. Ur obviously thinking long term.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by stevesnj

Thanks, I'll have to keep an eye out for flapping.

Yep something else to worry about! Lol

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by JD001

Yep something else to worry about! Lol

I know right..lol

[billwot]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Ita still gona get dirty if its outside. Op will also need to remove cover to start car once a month in winter then reinstall it

Cars being stored should be left alone. There is absolutely no reason to periodically start a stored car, and several good reasons why it should NOT be started.

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by billwot

Cars being stored should be left alone. There is absolutely no reason to periodically start a stored car, and several good reasons why it should NOT be started.

Oh well then I guess I am wrong haha! I have never stored a car because life is too short for winter beaters

[Dake]

Whatever you get, definitely make sure it's fitted and not just a generic cover with lots of extra fabric.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C3LK554?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailp age_o03_s00"]I got this one[/ame], and I've been pretty happy with it. I don't use it a ton, but it's nice when I'm gone on week-long trips and the car is sitting out in a parking lot. It's especially good when the pine trees are dropping sap everywhere.

As others have mentioned, the trick is keeping your car clean AND keeping the cover clean so as to not make things worse due to friction between the surfaces.

[FRSBRZGT86FAN]

Originally Posted by billwot

Cars being stored should be left alone. There is absolutely no reason to periodically start a stored car, and several good reasons why it should NOT be started.

You should only start the car if you know you will let it idle for as long is it can get up to operating temps and then drive it around so the tires don't dry rot, I've done this for other cars that have lasted 100k with no issues.....

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by Dake

Whatever you get, definitely make sure it's fitted and not just a generic cover with lots of extra fabric.

Yeh I got the fitted cover just for this reason.