Fly2High
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I have no choice but to have my Mustang live outside.
I would like to know is it better to leave the car uncovered or to cover the car?
My reasons for covering:
1. I have a red car - some colors can fade from sun exposure
2. NY seasonal debris - between leave, pollen and all, I would like to keep it off the paint
3. Water spots- the rain we have here is rather polluted and so will water spot. So far, no wax or sealant has prevented it. It is only prevented if I clean the car or at least dry it, after each rain which can be time consuming. The NOAH cover I have is waterproof and breaths so should not trap moisture.
4. Keep the car cooler
5. Reduce damage to interior - all that plastic and leather I expect hate sunlight.
6. Love to see the clean car when I remove the cover and take a trip, especially when everyone else's looks really bad. My paint seems to shine and looks so much wetter than every car out there. Of course, theirs are dirty, mine is not (at least for a little while).
My reasons for NOT covering:
1. Cover movement can cause marring which means I will need to polish out the car more often and, eventually, can run out of clearcoat (will be some time though I expect).
2. Annoyance of install and removing it - they need a better system to pass the strings under the car!
3. Cover gets dirty - a dirty cover will scratch the paint
4. Need to wash the cover periodically - most outdoor covers need a pro machine to clean it.
5. Need to clean the car before putting the cover on - No point in covering a dirty car. The dirt on the car will get on the cover and act like sandpaper besides. So, once I drive it, it will remain uncovered until I can get a chance to ONR or bucket wash it.
Did I miss anything?
Should I cover or not?
I would like to know is it better to leave the car uncovered or to cover the car?
My reasons for covering:
1. I have a red car - some colors can fade from sun exposure
2. NY seasonal debris - between leave, pollen and all, I would like to keep it off the paint
3. Water spots- the rain we have here is rather polluted and so will water spot. So far, no wax or sealant has prevented it. It is only prevented if I clean the car or at least dry it, after each rain which can be time consuming. The NOAH cover I have is waterproof and breaths so should not trap moisture.
4. Keep the car cooler
5. Reduce damage to interior - all that plastic and leather I expect hate sunlight.
6. Love to see the clean car when I remove the cover and take a trip, especially when everyone else's looks really bad. My paint seems to shine and looks so much wetter than every car out there. Of course, theirs are dirty, mine is not (at least for a little while).
My reasons for NOT covering:
1. Cover movement can cause marring which means I will need to polish out the car more often and, eventually, can run out of clearcoat (will be some time though I expect).
2. Annoyance of install and removing it - they need a better system to pass the strings under the car!
3. Cover gets dirty - a dirty cover will scratch the paint
4. Need to wash the cover periodically - most outdoor covers need a pro machine to clean it.
5. Need to clean the car before putting the cover on - No point in covering a dirty car. The dirt on the car will get on the cover and act like sandpaper besides. So, once I drive it, it will remain uncovered until I can get a chance to ONR or bucket wash it.
Did I miss anything?
Should I cover or not?
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