Bob-
I agree with everything you said. The ideal cover would be a waterproof
nylon shell, a layer of Gore-Tex, and a flannel liner -- and would
probably cost $500. But since Edwin is moving to Texas, I would guess sun
is his major issue. Covers don't offer much protection against hail or
tornadoes.
Bob Howard had this to say:
>Edwin,
> My experience with car covers is that they are better than nothing, but
>not much better.
>Plain nylon covers chafe the paint and put tiny scratches on it. Flannel
>and Technalon are much better, but even Technalon is not waterproof in
>the sense that most describe the term.
> Seems to me that the ideal cover would provide shade and keep 100
>percent of rain out, but allow condensation to evaporate.
> I think what I would do if I had to store a car outside for a few
>months would be to buy a fitted Technalon cover, but then fasten one of
>the blue or green poly tarps over the top of the car so that rain would
>run down past the top of the doors. That way you would be able to leave
>the windows partly open for ventilation (cat control is another issue),
>the top would be protected, and the paint would get the best protection
>available w/o risking trapping water under the cover.
>Bob
>
>
>On Mon, 10 Jul 2000 18:01:09 -0500 "M. Edwin Vaughan"
><edvaughan@juno.com> writes:
>> Hello Folks,
>>
>> In a few months I will be heading off to Texas for basic training
>> and I
>> will need a car cover to protect my car since I don't have a garage.
>> I am
>> curious to know of the experiences of listers with the various
>> covers
>> available for our cars.
>>
>> Moss has 3 types (page A52):
>> Multi-layered............................$ 99.95 4-year warranty
>> Flannel....................................$139.95 2-year warranty
>> Tyvek (universal fit)..................$ 49.95
>>
>> VB has 3 types, also (page16)
>> Spun bond.............................$ 49.95
>> MultiBond..............................$ 98.95
>> Technalon.............................$ 149.95 similar to, if not
>> the
>> same as, Evolution 4 fabric
>>
>> Or should I zip down to the local parts store and buy a universal
>> fit
>> Evolution 4 cover? I think they go for about $60-$80. Or would I be
>> better off getting a cover tailored specifically for my car? I am
>> looking to spend about $100 but will spend the extra money if the
>> more
>> expensive covers are far superior.
>>
>> TIA,
>>
>> Edwin
>> '77 MGB
>>
>> "I'm tryin' to think but nuthin' happens."
>> -- Curly Howard (the stooge)
>>
>> Check out The MG Filling Station at:
>> http://members.fortunecity.com/mowogmg
>
--
Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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