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Old Nov 4, 2010, 11:20 AM
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should i use my car cover?

any advice whether i should put my car cover on while it snows?
Old Nov 4, 2010, 11:23 AM
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I do. Makes it alot easier than brushing off my car in the morning.
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Put the car cover on!!!
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why wouldn't you use it?
Old Nov 4, 2010, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by zabes
why wouldn't you use it?
Because, there's no faster way to damage the paint, other than washing a car covered with salt using a sponge, than to pull a cover onto a car that's not pristine-clean and hopefully very slick (the paint surface).

OP, if you do decide to use a cover, make sure of 2 things:

1. Your paint doesn't have a spec of dirt on it
2. The cover, itself, won't mar the paint
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Originally Posted by FJF
The cover, itself, won't mar the paint
It's a Mitsu...everything mars the paint.
Old Nov 4, 2010, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mlomker
It's a Mitsu...everything mars the paint.
You should see my paint. Not a mark on it, short of 5 stone chips in 4 years. You guys can have this, too. It's not a ton of work; there is a process to it and it does take a little time over the course of several weeks. I've talked about this many times. Believe me when I tell you that I don't slow down for much, my paint is (almost) perfect, and I attribute it almost solely to maintenance. Stop by the detailing forum.
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Originally Posted by FJF
Stop by the detailing forum.
Will do. Only 14k miles and many "black spots" on the front bumper and scratches. Ugh. I think it's the road course that's doing it in...anything kicked up at 100+mph ruins what it hits.
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I would definitely be wary of putting on a car cover.

If you're worried about wiping off snow in thwe morning just place a piece of cardboard on the windscreen.
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just put the cover up...
Old Nov 6, 2010, 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Eckolistik
any advice whether i should put my car cover on while it snows?

You should have that as a car protection.I also suggest to visit eye protection sign for more useful information.
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if you dont use it, you'll loose it
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How about you park your car in a garage, if you don't have a garage, get a house with a garage or if you don' want a garage, move to where it doesn't snow.



I have a house with a garage and live in a place where it doesn't snow.




Never have to worry ever about **** like this....
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why not?
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