Custom Car Covers a Plus or Not

There has always been a argument about whether or not the custom car cover a better buy than a semi custom car cover. Well hopefully today we will get to the bottom of this subject. There are many vehicle cover manufactures making custom covers today. They make them custom to your year, make and model of your vehicle or you can ask for custom covers made to your dimensions. This process ends up with a cover that fits your vehicle form and also has mirror pockets. These covers come in a wide variety of colors and materials that can have your custom logo also. The one thing that is a given is you will pay top dollar for these covers. There are pluses to having a custom cover made for you like the fit, these covers will fit to the form of your vehicle this does cut down on rubbing your finish in the weather on windy or stormy days. Having mirror pockets also keeps the cover form fitted to your vehicle. Then there is color and material choices. The color choice is important as to the sun's rays being reflected or absorbed. This is the UV factor when you have a light color the UV rays will be reflected away from the cover and it will last longer and keep it cooler in the hot climates. When you choose a dark color the sun's rays will be absorbed and the UV ray's will break down the material quicker and the vehicle will collect the heat in hot weather. Some of the negatives are the cost, the custom cover will cost you as much as three times as a semi custom cover. The custom cover is a tight fitting cover and when it comes to putting it on and off you will spend a lot more time doing this and those mirror pockets can be a pain in the butt. When you are ordering a custom cover the sales person or web site will try to sell you as much extras as they can this will drive the price up and even if money is no option you still will feel this in your pocket book. There are many options to choose from like logos, storage bags, stitching color, inserts, multiple color covers, treatments like UV or Waterproofing. All these extras will cost more and more. So buyer beware you can spend a lot of money on a custom cover that has warranties the same as semi covers or even shorter.

The semi custom covers, this won't take long because they are made with the customer in mind. When you are looking for a semi custom cover the manufacturer has made them easy to buy. The covers are made to fit more then one vehicle and with out a lot of fancy stuff to think about. They come in only a few colors to choose from and they come with their own storage bag. They have a good choice of materials to choose from. The covers come with water and UV treatments at no extra cost. The cost is right on the mark. When you are looking for one of the semi custom covers the best place to get one is on the Internet. There are many great sites to choose from and they offer good information and e-mail or phone help if you need it. It is easy to find your cover for your vehicle as most of the sites have a sizing system where you simply input your year, make, and model and a selection of covers in different color and material are there to choose from. If the site doesn't have this system they will have a sizing chart you can look up your vehicle on or all you need to do is measure the length of your vehicle and look for that cover size on the site. If you still need help just call or e-mail them and they will be happy to help. All the semi covers come with elastic on the front and back hem to adjust to a good fit for your vehicle, and they come with tie down grommets to us with a cable lock for security or just to help keep it snug and prevent the wind from getting under the cover causing billowing or loss of cover. When it comes to putting the cover on and off not being as much of a tight fit will make it a lot quicker and your won't have to fight with the mirror pockets. Bottom line the semi custom covers have great warranties, ease of selection and won't put a dent in your pocket book.

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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 RV Covers And Boat Covers

This article is going to cover the wide range of covers for all your vehicles. Not only are there covers to protect your cars, trucks, vans but there are covers to protect all your RV's as well like trailers, 5th wheels, class A, class C, pop up campers, truck campers. Then there are covers for all your watercraft from boats, jet skis, runabouts, pontoons and inflatables. Now I'm sure that you have at least one of these if not more. So just think about the money you have invested in these vehicles and how it is in your best interest to protect that value. For the money you would spend to cover your vehicles you will get back 10 fold that amount when you trade or sell it. Even if you keep your vehicles and toys in a storage building it is to your advantage to cover them.

Whether you are covering your car, truck, van, station wagon, limousine or dune buggy, having a cover will not only help keep their value but also keep the vehicle looking good like the day you bought it. There are many types of covers sold today and they all have their uses, like the light weight single layer cover which is best for inside use and will keep dust and other mishaps from damaging your finish. Then there are the three layer and four layer covers that are made for outside use. These covers will keep rain, snow, ice, tree sap, acid rain, dirt, dings and scratches from doing harm to your vehicles. The three layer cover is a waterproof cover that will do all the above to protect your investment. The four layer covers go one step further to protect your finish with a fleece lining, this will keep your clear coat staying that way, clear with out the spider web look. So a cover is a small price to pay for the protection they give.

RV Covers, it could be for a travel trailer, 5th wheeler, toy hauler, folding pop up trailer, truck camper or any accessories like wheel covers or propane tank covers protect your RV's from the weather, sun, ice and snow so they look their best when your ready to hit the road for some down time or just a vacation away from home. They also will help keep your RV's value for years to come. Most RV covers come in three and four layer covers, there is also a tyvek cover that is made of a white one layer material. This unique material was developed by the Dupont Corporation. This sun-reflecting white Tyvek material provides maximum UV protection which reduces fading of your RV paint and interior. 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 your RV from UV's, acid rain, tree sap, dust and other harmful pollutants. This cover is used a lot in the Southwest because of the intense UV index. Your RV covers made from custom materials offer Special Features Zippered panels allow complete access to the door, side and rear Extra Tall Side Panels / Fits Regular Size and Extra Tall RVs Adjustable front and rear tension panels provide a custom-like fit. Braided rope tie-down aid Anti Hit / Reflective night time reflectors for safe parking. Air vents reduce wind lofting and inside moisture. Storage bag, rear ladder cap and tie-down rope are included. Elasticized bottom corners for fast and easy fitting. Triple layer X Strength TM top resists and repels rain and snow yet vents inside water vapor out. Prevents mold, mildew and ice buildup. Rugged, UV resistant with a three year warranty. So covering your RV's will protect and help keep there value.

Watercraft covers, for your boats, jet skis, wave runners, pontoons, inflatable boats and their accessories. You will find that a cover will keep you watercraft clean and looking good from one season to the next. You may be storing it or just covering it between each use. Boat covers are great if you keep your boat at the dock, it will not only protect your boat from the weather and sun it will also keep your valuables out of sight. When you trailer your boat or other watercraft to the lake or ocean you can use a cover to protect it from road dirt and stones that can fly up and ding your finish. There a may different types of covers for your watercraft. The boat covers come in tough 300 and 600 denier polyester canvas. This fabric won't shrink, won't stretch, and is much stronger than ordinary cotton canvas. The jet ski or wave runners covers have a mildew resistant fabric that also protects against rain, snow, dirt, dust and harmful UV rays. There is a strong elastic hem cord around the bottom of the cover to help ensure a tight fit. Also included is a built-in trailering system with tie down straps and quick release buckles to keep the cover secure while trailering. Some of it's added features are rear air vents to help reduce inside moisture and wind lofting. Free sew-in storage bag. The pontoon and inflatables covers are made of rugged 600 denier Polyester. They are 100% Waterproof and specially coated for long term UV protection. There is a heavy-duty shock cord hem to ensure a tight secure fit. Also included is a Quick Snap adjustable strapping system to be use when trailering.

Well that about covers what you can find to cover your cars to boats, I hope this is helpful and you will cover your vehicles and watercraft to help keep them clean and safe from the environment. If you would like more information on these covers please visit us at www.clickitcoverit.com