Good quality, breathable car covers?

[KyL3]

Anyone reccomend a good quality car cover? Having car detailed next friday as im going to australia for 6 weeks i want to keep it covered up, i heard they can sometimes make the car sweat and the protection to run is this common? Will be left outside on the drive usually quite shaded. Thanks

 

[Al_G]

Dont, it will scratch the paintwork every time the wind catches it...Leave it and get it detailed upon your return.

 

[Chrisgti6]

As above, unless spending hundreds of pounds, it'll make things worse. Either wait until you get back for the detail, or just leave it in the elements. It's a car, it won't melt if it gets wet.

 

[coverman]

Yes, if the cover is not tailored to the car, and the cover manufacturer cannot quote you breathability figures, waterproofness, and Arizona sunshine 2 months survivability test result( very important as it determines if the fabric is good at UV blocking, and UV resistance for long life) then don't bother with that brand.

 

[coverman]

NB statements such as 95% waterproof are meaningless; waterproofness is measured in millimetres

 

[KyL3]

Im getting it detailed to protect it over the winter period more then anything whilst im away, so then when im back i can give it a quick routine wash and it will be sweet. Only want the cover really to protect it from the bird sh*t and the likes lol might just leave it like you have said im sure a few weeks wont hurt it

 

[Amos91]

If it's just going to be parked up, winter isn't going to hurt it. You won't be driving it so it won't get plastered in salt/grit, mud etc.

Just put a decent wax or sealant on it and leave it.

 

[Budgie]

Im getting it detailed to protect it over the winter period more then anything whilst im away, so then when im back i can give it a quick routine wash and it will be sweet. Only want the cover really to protect it from the bird sh*t and the likes lol might just leave it like you have said im sure a few weeks wont hurt it

Clingfilm it.