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Old 04-10-2006, 03:19 PM
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I have a company car and only drive my si as a weekend warrior. My question is do the oem car covers help or hurt the paint. The obvious answer is that they help because they block contact from the sun, however could they hinder by trapping moisture and creating mildew? Or do the oem car covers breath well enough to not create any problems? Thoughts please...
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OEM covers are indoor covers and allow plenty of breathing. You will have no issue of mildew. The only thing is to make sure the car is clean before covering.
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the oem cover i bought says right on the packaging that its safe to use outdoors too and is 100 percent machine washable OEM BABY!
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Whats the price on that OEM cover??
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i know its a lil over $200

edit: cheaper from HandA

http://handa-accessories.com/civext06.html
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I got one when i originally got the car about 4 weeks ago. As of right now it still sits in the trunk until i can make up my mind whether to keep it or send it back and get the money. I guess i was kinda waiting to see a topic like this one and i guess ill start using it
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i've been contemplating getting this car cover...
Old 04-11-2006, 03:59 PM
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I can't wait to start using it. Escpecially when pollen starts getting real bad. My blue car turns yellow in a few hours.
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im thinking about getting a tent for the si
since my girls mustangs stay in the garage
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Type X &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im thinking about getting a tent for the si
since my girls mustangs stay in the garage</TD></TR></TABLE>
ah man mike.... u got two options here

Option 1 - build a two car garage (or move into a house with that)
Option 2 - give the tent to her mustang and put ur **** in the garage

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SeanJohn1802 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
ah man mike.... u got two options here

Option 1 - build a two car garage (or move into a house with that)
Option 2 - give the tent to her mustang and put ur **** in the garage

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once you hand over the ring buddy
you'll understand
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Type X &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

once you hand over the ring buddy
you'll understand</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol, figured that would come next, but i hear yah.. respect for your lady man... let her keep the car in the garage and hop in a warm car instead of butt *** cold car lol

the sacrafice we men make
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why do you guys need those cover? if your car is inside a garage, it's pretty much safe. the only it will collect is dust.

i assume those cover is useless outdoor because it might get blown off or people might mess with them.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by aznboi04k &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why do you guys need those cover?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i'd personally use it for like.. summer time . at work.. parking = not a lot of trees and i dont start work early enough to get under one...

and i think there is a thing you can lock it with.. if not.. no one is gonna mess with ur ****.. i've personally never seen that anyway
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Default Re: To cover or not to cover that is the ¿? (Gottaprblm)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Gottaprblm &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My question is do the oem car covers help or hurt the paint.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You can only put a car cover on a completely clean car. Putting a cover on car that is even slightly dirty may get you swirl marks.
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How so?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Gottaprblm &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How so?</TD></TR></TABLE>

its like rubbing dirt into your car

the cover pushes the dirt against the car
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