Car covers

[steemin]

As some of you may know I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my new car "Quicksilver".
In the past I have always kept my cars covered when not in use.
I am curious as to how many of you store your weekend/nice weather only cars under a cover? I have a lift in my garage for minor repairs and maintenance. An added benefit of a lift is to insulate the car from damages resulting from my active 9 and 12 year old boys bikes,4 wheelers,basketballs,footballs etc.
Would you suggest also using a car cover?
If so what brand?
Finally I am interested to hear your thoughts in regards to "California Car Dusters". Will this product over time scratch the paint/clearcoat?
Scott

[MikeDVC]

I have a 5 and 2 year old. Their bikes, scooters and battery operated 4 wheelers are all in the garage. I've learned to keep a cover on the car ALWAYS, while in the garage, ever since I found a set of scratches acrossed the hood, that are misteriously the exact spacing of a set of Hot Wheels diecast car wheels

Keep in mind, with your car on a lift, this won't protect it from "flying objects", such as footballs, frisbees or who knows what.

I've also learned it helps protect against the grinding, spray painting and welding parts that I'm preparing to install.

I picked-up a cover at Pep Boys, it was in sale and had a rebate. Think the net price was about $30.00. It's a fairly nice breathable cover, not to thin. I didn't think I needed anything special, since I don't need to worry about it protecting from rain, or other weather.

[Steve1968LS2]

I love my CA car duster.. any scratches made by it are gone with the next waxing and it really makes car maintence easier..

In other words I almost NEVER wash my car with water.. by combining the duster with the use of quick detailer and a wipe down with a damp cloth my cars rarely get dirty enough to need a full on washing with a hose. When I do wash with a hose I have a 200mph leaf blower and an air compressor to blow off all the water.

Oh, buy the duster.. use it regularly and you will be happy.

As for car covers.. no kids yet so I just cover the car with a large sheet in the garage. I have a cover in case the car has to park outside. Remember that an indoor cover and and outdoor cover are different. If you just want to cover the car indoors get something soft and made from a breathable material. Just make sure the car is clean when you cover it (don't want dirt between the paint and cover)

[ACEFOOTER]

For extra kid protection, I've seen high density foam attached to the cover along the side that is exposed to the kids play toys.

[jy211]

California Car Covers....that's all I buy...and have made.....

[Bigblue73]

California Car Covers Dusttop. Price is about 159.00 for most applications. The cover is thick enough to withstand incidental contact from the kids. The underside is extremely soft like flannel. My car never sits outside unless I'm overnight somewhere with it. I learnt (missouri spelling) over the years that the higher cost car covers are leeps and bounds better.

The car duster rocks....I do not use it if the dust is from gravel nearby. Nice product.

Try the water blade...it cool as well.

[shmoov69]

I bought the nice one from Year One and am very pleased with it. Even though I don't use it very much, it is very nice in the bag!!

[4MuscleMachines]

My recent purchase came with a California Dust Cover and I absolutely think its a first rate cover.