Car Covers In The Wet And Cold Weather

Hello again time for another article about car covers. This week we will talk about the wet weather and how your car cover handles it. I live in Northern Arizona and we have been getting a lot of rain this year during the monsoon season. I have a waterproof cover for my Jeep and when it rains there is some moisture under it, I thought it was waterproof and it is, the moisture I'm seeing is condensation from the temperature change when the rainy weather come blowing in. Even though I live in Northern Arizona the day time temps can get up there around 102 degrees some days. And when the rainy weather come the temps will drop by 20 to 30 degrees and this can cause condensation to form under the cover. So it may look as if the cover is leaking but it's not, if you give it some time after the rain has stopped and things start to dry out the cover is made to breath and this will wick away the condensation from under the cover. If you have a rain storm and the cover is wet and the day turns to night you will defiantly have condensation under the cover in the morning. The drop in temps will cause this to happen and if you can leave the cover on you will find it will dry out underneath in just a little while. If you live in parts of the country that gets very cold like below freezing you may find your cover stuck to the vehicle, this happens when during the day the sun warms up your vehicles finish and causes condensation to form under the cover and as the temps fall below freezing the cover freezes to your vehicles finish. If you have time to let the cover warm up it will come off your vehicle with out hurting the cover. But if you need to get the cover off right now we suggest pouring hot water on the cover to help it release from the finish. If you try to force the cover off you will damage it and it may lose it's waterproofing capabilities.

There are two different types or waterproof covers, first there is the water resistant cover, this cover isn't waterproof but it will help stop some of the water from getting underneath the cover and still will breath to help dry out after the storm. The true waterproof cover is 100% waterproof meaning that no water can get under the cover, but you will see condensation under it so don't think it is leaking because it's not. It also can breath and will dry out after just a little time. I get this question a lot about waterproof covers and they always think it's leaking, so then I have to explain about the condensation factor. These water resistant and waterproof covers are also mildew and mold resistant and UV treated to stand up in all kinds of weather. When your cover gets wet you should try to dry it out before you fold it up or stuff it in the storage bag, this will help it to last longer and to maintain the waterproof treatment as well as the mold and UV treatment. We suggest if you can to leave the cover on the car until it is dry or if you must take it off wet, to lay it out unfolded so it can dry before storing it away.

I hope this information has been helpful in answering some of your questions and explaining some proper care of your covers. If you would like more information about vehicle covers and accessories please visit us at http://www.clickitcoverit.com

Car Covers And The Last Lotus Drive

As the writer for the Internet website ClickitCoverit.Com I sometimes hear stories that make my heart drop. The other day I got a phone call from the owner of LotusOwners his name is Tony he was trying to get a couple of car covers sent to him right away. He lives in New York and has had a club for Lotus owners for the last 20 some years. He had asked if I could send two Tyvek covers right away because one of the club members was not doing so well and they need the covers for a road trip they are taking on 8/18/2010. I told him that we would make sure he would get the two covers before 8/17. He then told me why it was so important that these covers arrive before there trip. A gentleman named Floyd was going to take what maybe his last trip in his super 7 Lotus that his son had bought for him. His son lives in Hong Kong and had bought this lotus for his father as a gift before he dies of cancer. Tony had told me that his son called him and told him to find a super 7 lotus so he could give it to his father and he could take a trip before he passed away. Tony said that he would do this for him and got the car. Floyd was concerned that it might rain on there trip in New York and asked Tony to get covers for their cars he didn't want them to get wet. I have gone to Tony's website LotusOwners on the front page you will see Floyd setting in his super 7 lotus. This story has touched my heart and my blessings go out to Floyd and his family. The Tyvek covers we are sending to Tony will work well to protect there vehicles in the sun and wet weather, they are light weight and are mold and mildew resistant. Yes the covers will arrive well before there trip I have made sure of that under the circumstances. This is just one of the stories I have heard working in the retail car cover business. I have been writing articles now for almost two years and I enjoy it very much.

There are a lot of different types of car covers being sold on the Internet today and the Tyvek cover is one of the best, it is made of a Dupont material that is high in UV and heat protection also water repellent as well as mold and mildew resistant. This cover is made for all kinds of applications including cars, trucks, vans, RVs, SUVs, boats and more... The protection it provides is well worth the cost.

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Car Covers In Todays Economy

I'm writing this article because a study shows that less and less vehicle covers are being sold today. I'm sure it's because of today's economy, I find this hard to understand. There are many new cars being bought and sold and used cars also. The one thing our economy is doing is to slow down the retail market due to lots of people loosing there jobs and the high cost of living. But if you have a car or other vehicle that has been a large or small investment for you it is only smart to protect it's value so if you need to sell or trade them down the line there value will have remained high. The number one overall item you can purchase for your vehicle may it be a car, truck, SUV, van or other type of vehicle, is a cover. The car cover will be beneficial to the protection of it's value in many ways. First it will protect your cars finish from a multitude of attackers, the sun is one of the worst causes of damage to your cars exterior finish. The UV rays will cause oxidation of the paint, also dry out all the rubber and plastic on the outside of your vehicle. Next the environment will also damage your cars exterior with acid rain, chemical fallout, bird droppings and the wind blowing sand and dirt and other objects against your cars exterior finish. There are many enemies of your car from the environment to the parking lots at work also the kids in the street, and if you park your vehicle in your carport or garage you will still need to cover it. Having your car under a carport or garage you may think it is protected, but there are many ways your car can be damaged even there. In the garage one of the most common is somebody just walking by and they may rub up against you car or even worst there keys or some metal on there pants comes in contact with your cars finish and there is just one more scratch. In the carport the number one damage to your vehicle is the car doors next to your car, how many times have you seen the telltale marks on your door from the car next to you. Doesn't that just irritate you. If you were to have a body shop give you an estimate for fixing any of the things I just mentioned you would find that you could have bought not only one cover but as many as two, three, four or even five covers. Next there is the interior of your vehicle, having your dash, seats, Cd's, DVDs and other valuable items exposed to the sun and heat that can build up fast in hot weather will speed up there destruction. You would be surprised that a cover will drop your interior temperatures by as much as 20 degrees. There are covers made just for the Southwest States that can even drop the temperatures more. Not only will these covers keep the interior temps down they will keep prying eyes from seeing your costly accessories like high priced stereos, speakers, video displays and more. So it's only smart to buy a cover for your vehicle to help protect it from losing it's value and being broken into. Even in today's economy you need to spend money on a car cover to protect your investment. Just like you spend money on cloths, food, gas, insurance and mortgage. The car covers are just as important. You have car insurance to protect you car, and you have home owners insurance to protect your home, you should also have a cover to protect your vehicles from the damage that they will most definitely receive. The cost of a vehicle cover is well worth it. Think about this article and I'm sure you will agree with me, that it's not that much money to spend for the overall value you will receive.

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Car Covers And The Summer Sun

Car covers are made to protect your car all year around but at this time of the year it is even more important then ever to have your car covered. The sun can cause more damage to your car than you may think. Your car's paint is under constant attack by the sun's UV rays, industrial fallout, acid rain. Left unprotected your car's paint will suffer irreversible damage. Not only is the paint in danger your interior is under attack from the heat the sun generates. On a mild 73°F day, the temperature inside a car can reach 120°F in 30 minutes. On a 90°F day, the interior can reach 160°F in minutes. This will cause your dash and other materials to dry out and crack, also any plastics may melt, like your CD'S or DVD's. Having a car cover can protect your vehicle from this and a lot more.

There are many types of car covers on the market today but one cover will help you protect your vehicle better then any other cover form UV rays. This cover is the Tyvek cover made from a white material that not only reflects the sun but is also water resistant. This space-age, lightweight Dupont Tyvek is easy to handle and store. It's long been used by contractors to protect homes during construction. HAZMAT suits are also made from Tyvek to protect people from the most harmful conditions. It is fast drying, mold and mildew resistant and will help protect a vehicle from acid rain, tree sap, dust and other harmful pollutants.

There are many types of protection to protect your interior like window shades that will help keep the sun off your interior, these are good but usually only cover the front windshield and that means that the sun still can damage other parts of your interior, this also allows the temperatures to clime in your interior damaging all your plastic items. With a car cover you will be protecting the hole interior from the sun's rays also helping to keep temperatures down protecting any items in your car and making it nicer when you need to get in and go somewhere. The overall protection that a car cover provides is well worth the price. It will help you keep the value of your car and you will spend less time washing your exterior and conditioning your interior from the sun's drying and heat damage.

The one thing I can think of that may be a drawback to this cover is the fact that this cover is only one layer thick and is vary light weight. In windy conditions it may be hard to keep it on your car or other vehicle, yes this cover does come with two tie down grommets in the middle of the cover to help keep it in place with a cable lock or bungee cords to help secure it.
So if you live were the wind is strong and blowing all the time you might want to buy a three or four layer cover to help keep it in place. These covers are also UV protected and ether water resistant or waterproof, they also come with tie down grommets to secure it from the wind and the extra weight of these covers will keep them in place. Having a cover on your vehicles will be a benefit to you and your vehicles.

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Where And How To Buy A Car Cover

Finding Covers for your vehicles isn't very hard, there are auto part stores, retail stores like WalMart and also the Internet. In most auto part stores like Auto Zone they carrier a line of covers, but they are limited to the shelving they have available, so you will not have a large selection to choose from. There will only be a few of the most common car covers, truck covers, motorcycle covers and maybe van, station wagon and so on. You will be able to order the cover you need from the counter and that will take some time to get there. You might have to pay the shipping for the cover. There are retail stores that sell vehicle covers but once again they are limited to space and choice. In most retail stores you will find a limited selection of covers and you won't be able to order the cover you need. In both the auto parts and retail store you will find high pricing on these covers.

When you buy a cover from the auto parts store they won't be as helpful in answering your questions as to sizing and which cover would work best in your area. The only information you will find is whats on the box of the cover they are selling. This makes it a crap shoot and you may have to deal with returns and just excepting the cover as is. Most of the counter help will not have a good knowledge of the covers they are selling, so you won't be able to get much information from them.

Another thing to note, retail stores won't be very helpful as to sizing and choice of cover for your area. If you try to ask a floor person about the covers they will only to able to tell you where they are. You will only be able to get information off the box the cover is in and that is very limited. Most of the covers sold in both the parts and retail stores have either websites or phone numbers on there merchandise so you can call to find out more about their covers, but if you are there in the store that won't be much help at that moment. So, there you are stuck with a decision as to what to do, take a chance and choose one that may or may not work for your vehicle.

Then there is the Internet, the one and only place you can find everything you need to know about vehicle covers of all kinds. If you don't have a computer just use a friends or go to your local library and they will have computers you can access. Once you have access to the Internet you will be able to find any and everything about vehicle covers you ever wanted to know. To get things started in the search box type in what you are looking for like car covers or truck covers and hit enter this will give you about 20 t0 40 hundred thousand sites to choose from don't panic you really only need to check out the first 3 to 5 pages to find what you need to know about vehicle covers. There will be sites that sell covers and there will be sites that will explain about covers in every way you can think of. If for some reason you don't see what you are looking for just type a question in the search box and hit enter, this will direct you to more information on the subject about you are looking for. The really nice thing about the Internet is you can ask questions of the car cover site you are looking at, just by going to their contact page and submitting it there or you can call them toll free and get the question answered quickly right on the spot. Even if you have never used a computer before give it a try you will find that the Internet has become vary user friendly and if you need some help most of your friends or the Liberian will be able to help you find what you need.

So in my opinion the best place to find and buy vehicle covers for your cars, trucks, SUV's, vans, station wagons and more is the world wide web it is truly the information highway and is the quickest and most reliable source of shopping today.

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Truck Covers And A Lot More !

There is a good reason for the truck cover and there are many more accessories you can add to your trucks looks. The truck cover is just as important as any other vehicle cover, when you cover your truck you are loving your truck. Using a truck cover will protect your trucks looks and also keep your interior safe from the sun and prying eyes. In the next couple of paragraphs I will explain the need and usefulness of covering your trucks and any other vehicle you own. Then I will talk about the many truck accessories that you can use to make your truck stand out and also reflect your own personality.

When you first get your truck either new or used you should consider buying a truck cover to protect it's value and exterior from harmful effects that the weather and many other attacks your truck could suffer. The cover will also help your interior look it best over the years you will have this vehicle. Your truck may be parked outside or in your garage or even under a carport. In all these situations you should have a cover, there are truck covers to protect your truck if it is out doors 24 - 7, these covers are made to stand up to all that mother nature can throw at it. The three layer or four layer covers are treated with waterproofing and UV protection, they have a longer warranty period and come in many different colors. Then there are truck covers that will be used outdoors like under a carport where the weather can still get to it. These covers can handle the rain and sun and are easy to cover and uncover your vehicle. The EZ Rollup covers are designed to be quick and easy to use. They come in a drum that can dispense the cover quickly and with a handle to retrieve the cover for storage. Now if you keep your truck in your garage and would still like to keep it clean and protect it from being scratched from just walking by or taking out the trash, then you need the light weight covers that can keep dust and the other hazards that can cause the devaluation of your truck. These covers are only good for light outdoor and indoor use. They will only be water resistant and don't stand up in the sun.
The covers I have talked about also will work well with all your other vehicles you my have from cars to the ATV you play with on the weekends.

Next there are accessories for your truck. There are many types of accessories you can get for your truck either for the exterior or interior. You can customize your truck to reflect who you are and what you do. On the exterior you can add chrome or add body kits to enhance its looks. There are also racks, lift kits, rims and tires, seat covers and paint jobs to say hey look at me. The interior of your truck can be setup to make it feel like home from DVD players to top of the line stereo systems. If there is anything you would like to do to your trucks interior you can, there are lots of websites that specialize in truck accessories. Money is the only limit.

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It's Time For A New Car Cover

This week I'm going to talk about when you can tell it's time for a new car cover. There are many covers made today and they all have there time for replacement. When you buy a car cover they come with a warranty and this warranty will cover the material, tie down grommet, UV and waterproof protection as well as the seams and elastic hem in the front and back. If any of these has a problem during the warranty period you should contact the seller or manufacturer and inquire about a replacement. So I'm going to explain what your warranty will cover and when you should replace your cover after the warranty has run out and the cover is showing signs of wear.

First let's talk about the warranty, all warranties vary from type of cover and manufacturing company. (1) Material: the warranty will cover any type of defect in the material under normal use. (2) Tie down grommets: Covers that come with tie down grommets will be covered under the warranty for defects under normal use. (3) UV and Waterproofing: Car Covers come with different types of protection, some are rated low for the UV and water protection and others are rated high for this protection. The warranty will cover you based on which cover you bought and the UV and Waterproof treatment as per each cover type. It should provide the UV and Waterproofing for the covered time under the warranty time period. (4) Seams: This means that seams shouldn't come apart during the warranty time period under normal use. (5) Elastic Hems: Most Car covers come with elastic hems to help keep the cover on your car, they shouldn't lose there elasticity or come apart under normal use. All these warranties vary and are up to each company as to how they will handle and respond to there claims.

Now to the cover that needs replacement after the warranty has run out. Most if not all car covers will out last there warranty period, So you need to take a close look at your cover at the end of each season and check for wear and problems that will cause the cover to stop protecting your vehicle. The first thing is checking to see if the material is still in good shape and still protecting your car from the environment. Like is it still preventing the rain to penetrate the cover, and also stopping the UV rays from damaging your finish and interior. The best way is to first clean your cover to get all the dirt off from this past season, check your site where you purchased it for cleaning instructions. Then put the cover on your car and let it completely dry. Then taking your garden hose and simulate a rain storm don't stand close and blast the cover just let the rain fall on the cover. After you have done this then check if the cover is still stopping the rain from getting to you cars finish. If you find that water is coming through the cover it is time to replace it. To check for UV protection is a bit tricky, take the cover after you have cleaned it and let it completely dried remove it from the car and on a sunny day stand under it and look towards the sun for weak spots in the material where the sun can come through to damage your car. If you see weak spots or thin spots then you should replace the cover. Checking the seams is easy to do just follow each seam and look for damage or sewing coming apart, if you can repair this great if not you may want to replace the car cover. To check the elastic hems check to see if they will still stretch and retract and if they still hold the car cover tight under the front and rear of your vehicle, if they are getting all stretched out or loose and not able to hold your cover securely to your vehicle I would suggest replacing the cover before the next big wind, having a loose cover can damage your finish by rubbing on it. One last thing to check is the tie down grommets located along the bottom hem in the middle of your vehicle cover. Check to see if they are still tight in the material and not beginning to pull out of the cover. These tie down grommets are a great help to keep your car cover on during and windy condition. You can use the cable lock or a bungee cord to secure your car cover.

Well I hope this will help to maintain your car covers and to keep then in good shape for the protection of your investment may it be your car or other vehicle. If you think I may have left out something please comment on this article and let me know and I will respond to your comment.

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The Pros & Cons Of Car Covers

I would like to let my readers know the pros and cons of vehicle covers. As you must know, there are many car covers on the market today and if you go online you will find many web sites that sell car covers. There also many blogs and article sites that can give you information concerning the buying, application, care, directions and just about anything you would want to know about vehicle covers. In this article I will give you the good and bad things about vehicle covers.

Lets start with the pros of having a car cover, when you have a cover for you vehicle you will be protecting the car or other vehicle from loss of value. The many nice things about car covers are in the winter you won't need to scrape your windows or push the show off your car when you get up in the morning to go to your job. The cover will save your interior from sun damage like fading, cracking of your dash, and loss of value. There are many more pros the covers have, like in the rain stopping moisture from damaging your finish on your car, or keeping your vehicle safe from damage when you park it in your garage in the driveway or on the street. The covers come in many different styles, colors and material to give you choices and uses you may have. When you are in the process of selecting your cover your need to look for a cover that will be good in the climates and conditions you will be using it in. There are many places to purchases your cover from, like retail stores, Internet web sites, Ebay and more. So do your research and make sure you get the car cover or vehicle cover that will benefit your vehicle the best.

Now for the cons of car covers, there are a few of them and they come from mostly making the wrong choice. First that comes to mind is buying the wrong cover for your vehicle, like size and material choice. If you buy the wrong size cover for your car or vehicle this can damage the finish and can come off in windy conditions, If the cover is to big it can rub on your vehicles finish in windy conditions and damage it. Also if the cover is to big it will be hard to keep on your vehicle in windy conditions. Next if you select the wrong material it may not protect your vehicle from all that mother nature will throw at it like sun, rain, wind, bird droppings, scratches, dings, dirt and more. Always research what material you will need for your weather conditions and the location you will be using it. Then there is the Internet always check the web site you are going to make your cover purchase from this will make the process of return and exchange easier also check there warranty polices out to cover your butt. If you don't check out the site you are going to use you might find out down the road that they won't give you the best customer service.

The more you will learn about car covers and other vehicle covers the more you will realize the benefits they offer. You will never regret the purchase of a car cover and will only reap the benefits when you go to sell or trade your vehicle in.

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Car Covers Now !

Well here it is the first of April and the weather is changing, Now is the time to think about purchasing a car cover and to start protecting your vehicle from the spring weather. After the winter months are gone comes the rainy season. It's nice not having to scrape the windows and clear the snow off your vehicle. At this time of year the one thing that is different is now there actually is more moisture than the winter. Why, because in the winter the moisture is frozen and there is less water to contend with therefore your car cover isn't as wet where as in the spring the vehicle covers are wet and stay that way until the sun can dry them out. The same car covers you use in the winter may not hold up as well to the wetness if they have been around for a few years. The seams may begin to leak and if the cover is quite old you may find that the waterproofing isn't working as well.

If you have been using your car cover this winter you may want to take a close look at it to see how well it's holding up. Check the seams to see if they are frayed or coming apart. One way to check you cover to see how well it is protecting your vehicle is to put the cover on and take your garden hose and spray it like it was raining and see if any water is passing through the cover onto your vehicle or after you place the cover on your vehicle check all the seams for problems.
Now is a good time to check and replace your cover if it needs it. Soon the rains will be here and you will be ready for them. Nothing can cause more damage to your vehicle than rusting and blisters on your the finish. So, don't wait till the storms are here, an ounce of prevention is worth not needing a new paint job.

So far we have talked about the winter conditions of the Northern and Eastern part of the country. There are also the Southern and Western portions of the country to think about. The Northwest does get the winter conditions like the Eastern part of the US but they also get a lot of ice and rain during the winter months where the Southern part of the US gets rain and sun, and lot's of it. So even if you are in the Southern part of this country you also should be checking your vehicle covers to see how they have held up this winter because the sun is going to be hotter and the rain will be more intense. Time to put the cover on and stop to to check it out for weak spots or seams that are showing wear and tear. If you see any of the things I have talked about your should think about replacing your car cover before you vehicle suffers damage from the sun and rain. One thing is if your cover seams are coming apart check your warranty to see if you are still covered, seams are one of the covered items in your warranty, so you should contact your supplier and get the cover replaced.

I always check my vehicle covers every season to make sure they are doing what I bought them for and that is to protect my investment. With the economy today the cost of replacing your vehicle is not the best thing. What you have invested in your vehicle you want to preserve until you will either trade it in or sell it outright. And to get the best return you should try your best to protect your investment. Covering your vehicles is just one good way to keep it's value.

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Car Covers And Car Accessories

If you are in the hunt to find the right car cover and also some nice accessories to make your car reflect your personality. You will find all them on the Internet, the world wide web. The first thing to do is type Car Covers in the search box and you will find there are about 38,000,000 sites related to car covers. Don't panic you only need to check out the first 5 pages, they are the most used sites and have all the information you will need to find the right car cover. Next, to find the items to make your car fit your personality, once again type Car Accessories in the search box and you will find about 81,000,000 sites but you will only need to check the first 5 pages to find what you are looking for. If you know exactly what you need like seat covers, dash covers, Dash Trim Kits, Body Kits, Car Spoilers, etc. just type that in the search box and you will go right to to the item you need.

Let's talk about Car Covers. There are many types of vehicle covers for you cars, trucks, SUV's, vans even station wagons. If you take the time to research the web and read up on all the information that the car cover sites can offer, you will find it easy to locate and buy the right cover for your vehicle. When you are ready to make that purchase you should check to see what the sites shipping policy is and also the warranty that you are getting on the cover. These two things can vary a lot from site to site. Then when you receive the cover make sure that you wash your vehicle before you try the cover on that way if for some reason the cover is wrong you will be able to send it back clean and ready for restocking. Some companies will charge a restocking fee if the cover is dirty or may not let you return or exchange it.

Now lets talk about accessories for your cars, trucks, SUV's, vans and all the other vehicles out there. When you are looking for these accessories make sure you have given all the information that you can about your vehicle so that you get the corresponding accessory. If your not sure about the item you need give the company a call and I'm sure customer service will be happy to help you find what you are looking for. Next always check the shipping policy and warranties on the items you are going to buy, you want to make sure you are getting what you need or you will have to pay shipping cost to send it back. A lot of companies offer free shipping and that is great but if you need to send it back you will have to pick up the tab. The nice thing about having vehicle accessories is that your car or vehicle will reflect your personality and make you feel good and good driving it.

Everybody should take the time to care for there vehicles, these days with the economy in the dump your vehicle is going to be hard to replace so buy a cover to make it last and look it's best Adding accessories will only increase it's value. So shop wise and Love Your Vehicles and they will make you feel good.

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