Car Covers

PlymouthSpDelux · March 12, 2010, 04:03:46 AM

I have always been lucky to have my Plymouth garaged. There were years when I did not have a garage and depended on the kindness of neighbors and friends. Even though it's always been in a garage, I have always kept it under two soft, thin, cotton bedspreads. I think they are off of twin-sized beds. One goes on the roof and the other goes over the hood and fenders. Unfortunately, this leaves the trunk exposed. My setup keeps damaging light from entering the passenger compartment and helps to protect the upper paint surfaces from airborne particles. The cotton allows the car to breathe so there's no moisture buildup. I have used this method (with the same bedspreads!) since 1969 and it has worked well for me.

33plycoupe · February 26, 2010, 08:40:38 PM

I would like to express my appreciation to all of you responding to my car cover question. The information certainly was helpful. My goal, like all of you, is to keep my original 1933 PD R/S coupe as nice and original as possible as long as I have the privilege of owning it! Thanks again.

Doran Johnson · February 26, 2010, 12:03:16 PM

I got the "Dust Top" model from California Car Covers in Jan, 2008. It retailed for $230 at that time. Like you, I store my '34 Coupe indoors, but still wanted it covered. I specified the PE model with a rear mount spare and the cover fits like a glove. I have to use caution to prevent damage to the rear license plate bracket and the hood ornament when installing and removing the cover, but that would be true with any cover. It is a very soft, 4-ply material that feels like flannel (but isn't), providing excellent protection from dust and any incidental contact that someone or something might make with the car. I'm very satisfied with the product. Hope this helps.

Doran

CHS · February 23, 2010, 05:31:40 PM

A word to the wise about outdoor storage and car covers. I used to do this before I had a garage. Moisture builds up under the cover. I had some paint cracking from moisture build up, and minor scratching from dust that blew up under the cover during windy days. I also noticed when I removed the cover and opened the hood it was very damp under there.
Now I keep the car in the garage and dust it off with a California duster when it needs it.

Wm Steed · February 20, 2010, 01:41:39 PM

I have used covers on the majority of my cars for years. I cover all of the cars I keep indoors and most of the vehicles I keep out doors.
I have found that the best overall material for a cover is multi layered fabrics like Kimberly-Clarks Multiweave II as sold by California Car Cover Co. I have also had excellent luck with CarCovers.com Optimumshield 3 layer.
If you are looking to buy a cover to fit an old car, one of our Plyms, I would suggest California Car Covers. They most likely have the greatest range of patterns. If you want a cover for an everyday car, (91 Jeep Cherokee-02 GMC Yukon) CalCovers.com is a good source.
I like the 3 layer fabrics because they are very soft on the paint, yet they are very waterproof if you have to leave the car outside at a car show, etc.
I stumbled into the vinyl/plastic covers used on new boats several years ago. These covers are a very heavy grade of vinyl with a bonded cloth backing. The covers cost the dealers big bucks, however, since they are hull specific, the boat dealers discard them when they display the boat for sale. I have several of these covers on project vehicles that are stored outside, I also keep one on my Super Duty Crew cab pickup. Some of the vehicles I have covered with these boat covers have been sitting outside for over five years with no visible weathering of the cover and no damage to the vehicles paint.
When sales of rec vehicles/boats pick up, a visit to the local dealers of same might be in order....Bill

elmo · February 20, 2010, 04:25:39 AM

my advice for what its worth is buy one that breath,s ,, nylon or cotton , i used a platic based one on my 54 some years ago ,w hen i went to uncover it after about 3 months , i found the cover had stuck to the car , i had to end up repainting the roof , hood and trunk , it wasn,t to much of a problem as i am a car painter , but it was work i shouldn,t have to have done , and to some one else could be expensive.

TodFitch · February 19, 2010, 08:01:49 AM

Quote from: GWR on February 19, 2010, 03:44:02 AM
I got mine (for my 30U) from California Car Cover off Ebay. They advertised for the Plymouth, as the Model "A" cover is to small. (I tried that and found out the hard way.) I think it was $149 or so.

Last I looked California Car Covers had several different types of materials. What material did you get? Why did you select that type over some other?

GWR · February 19, 2010, 03:44:02 AM

I got mine (for my 30U) from California Car Cover off Ebay. They advertised for the Plymouth, as the Model "A" cover is to small. (I tried that and found out the hard way.) I think it was $149 or so.

33plycoupe · February 18, 2010, 06:22:43 PM

Even though my 1933 Plymouth PD Coupe is garaged, I still have been thinking about getting a good car cover for awhile. I notice on eBay they vary from about $15 to $215. Can anyone recommend a good, economical, car cover for my garaged auto? Thanks in advance for anyone responding.