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Old Mar 21, 2002 | 11:58 AM
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Does anyone know if you can machine wash the factory Acura car covers?

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Old Mar 21, 2002 | 12:03 PM
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i did, just becareful not to get it caught in a washer that is too small or else it'll get ripped up pretty bad... i know because it happened to me. Just make sure the washer is big enough..

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Old Mar 21, 2002 | 12:05 PM
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Go to a Laundramat and use the 4-load commercial washers/dryers. No problem. I would use a detergent that rinses well and rinse the cover 2X before drying. (you don't want residual detergent left in the fibres)
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Old Mar 21, 2002 | 03:14 PM
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DON'T use fabric softener either. Will cause the cover to scratch the paint....
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Old Mar 21, 2002 | 03:26 PM
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Don't wash it if you don't have to....
If it's covered with mud, I guess you have to do what you have to do, but if it's just a little dirty don't wash it.....

If anything just put it on inside out and was it with low pressure water.
Please believe me, I've been using acura car covers since '97 on my black GSR and have been using them to this day. You will shorten the life by half.

I use mine everyday rain or shine and the longest I held on to one was almost two years. The latest one I went through was about 1 year and a couple of months.
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Old Mar 21, 2002 | 03:29 PM
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infact if you check out the "care" instructions it will basically state just rinse with low pressure water
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Old Mar 21, 2002 | 05:11 PM
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if you're thinking of getting one for an itr custom is better right? i don't think oem ones are made for the wing. if you're wingless then -rob
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Old Mar 21, 2002 | 07:37 PM
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They only come in one size fits all. It's basically made for the Type R to clear the wing and give good coverage. I've been "told" there is a difference, but so far I haven't noticed.

part# 08P34-ST7-201

discription: Cargo Cover Integra

And it fits like a glove. In fact this most resent perchase fits the best out of the previouse 3 I've had. All come with cable and lock
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