SS LeadFoot Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 So it is almost that time of year where I wash the car and put her away for the winter. I usually cover her with a car cover. We are now living in the middle of a construsction zone and the cars i the garage get dusty at the least. Should I put the cover on or leave it off? I dont want the dust/dirt to get under the cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Don’t be silly put the cover on your baby then go to home depot and buy a roll of painters plastic and put that over your cover to prevent the dust from getting on your cover and car. I use it all the time as you see in this picture. No dust is better than some dust. falcaineer, Nickfire20 and BrianT 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I have two fleece sheets sewn together that I throw over the car before I put the cover on . It keeps scratches off from the cover, and from anything else that I might not have seen hidden in the cover. You definitely want to cover your car. Just imagine how much dust is going to get on it if you don't cover it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Don’t be silly put the cover on your baby then go to home depot and buy a roll of painters plastic and put that over your cover to prevent the dust from getting on your cover and car. I use it all the time as you see in this picture. No dust is better than some dust. That your garage, Joe? More importantly...you shrink-wrapped a Ferrari?! ocdrifter and 8675309'SS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) It’s my shop, that I detail and shrink wrap cars out of, jack of all trades master of none, if you zoom in closely you can see I have a kitchen setup back there so when I cater parties for people I do it here too! Master Blaster lol. That your garage, Joe? More importantly...you shrink-wrapped a Ferrari?! Edited October 17, 2017 by ocdrifter Nickfire20, 8675309'SS and falcaineer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8675309'SS Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 It’s my shop, that I detail and tint windows out of, jack off all trades master of none, if you zoom in closely you can see I have a kitchen setup back there so when I cater parties for people I do it here too! Master Blaster lol. I noticed the Ferrari first. Fridge (and presumably freezer) second, bar third. LOL! Great space, Joe. falcaineer and ocdrifter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 What I would do is use a quality indoor car cover and then cover it with plastic to keep it clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Yes I have a freezer, pro grade fridge for big food storage and a smaller one for daily use, Wolfe cooking range, sink and the whole works. And lots of storage space, I should just sleep here lol. I noticed the Ferrari first. Fridge (and presumably freezer) second, bar third. LOL! Great space, Joe. 8675309'SS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Yes I have a freezer, pro grade fridge for big food storage and a smaller one for daily use, Wolfe cooking range, sink and the whole works. And lots of storage space, I should just sleep here lol. Well, you do have what looks like a loft. But with soft, plush Italian leather, I'd sleep in the Ferrari...sans shrink wrap, of course. Agreed with Jen, great space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS LeadFoot Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 Thanks for all the replies. From what I gathered OCDrifter has an amazing shop and I should cover the car cover/car with plastic from home depot. I can't believe no one picked up on thetypo that OCDrifter said: he mentioned heh details, tints windows, jack off?????? sorry couldn't resist. It’s my shop, that I detail and tint windows out of, jack off all trades master of none, if you zoom in closely you can see I have a kitchen setup back there so when I cater parties for people I do it here too! Master Blaster lol. ocdrifter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I would cover it for sure! This is coming from the guy who doesn't cover his '68 Firebird! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenWS6 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) I’m covering the cars I store in my shop for the winter also. I look at it as just an extra layer of protection if something or someone gets too close. I can easily buff a small rub from the cover if there is one but the risk of a scratch on exposed paint would cost a lot here. Edited September 26, 2017 by FrozenWS6 Beemer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS LeadFoot Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-9-ft-x-12-ft-0-7-mil-Drop-Cloth-3-Pack-DCHD-07-3/204711646 Would that work? Also any suggestions on putting something on the side to help prevent door dings? We are having a baby any day now and the wife wants to park in the garage (not the time to tell her no lol) She will be unloading the baby and stuff in the garage. Lets just say she is not as careful as me. I was thinking carpet padding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Just make sure it's clean before you put the cover on and you'll be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN024 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-9-ft-x-12-ft-0-7-mil-Drop-Cloth-3-Pack-DCHD-07-3/204711646 Would that work? Also any suggestions on putting something on the side to help prevent door dings? We are having a baby any day now and the wife wants to park in the garage (not the time to tell her no lol) She will be unloading the baby and stuff in the garage. Lets just say she is not as careful as me. I was thinking carpet padding. If you do add something under the cover as a pad to prevent door dings, make sure it wont hold any moisture. If your garage is not climate controlled, the change in temperature may create condensation under the cover if it doesn't breathe. I believe carpet padding will hold that moisture, so it's not the best choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liralen Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-9-ft-x-12-ft-0-7-mil-Drop-Cloth-3-Pack-DCHD-07-3/204711646 Would that work? Also any suggestions on putting something on the side to help prevent door dings? We are having a baby any day now and the wife wants to park in the garage (not the time to tell her no lol) She will be unloading the baby and stuff in the garage. Lets just say she is not as careful as me. I was thinking carpet padding. A friend of mine had door guard bumpers and they were less than $100. Think this is the style he had is http://www.eurobumperguard.com/car-door-protection, but you can search on the internet and there are some other styles out there to chose what would work best with your situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenWS6 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-9-ft-x-12-ft-0-7-mil-Drop-Cloth-3-Pack-DCHD-07-3/204711646 We are having a baby any day now and the wife wants to park in the garage (not the time to tell her no lol) I tell my girlfriend no all the time. She can park outside for the 8 months of winter. My 2 Birds aren’t going to stay out in the cold. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS LeadFoot Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 I tell my girlfriend no all the time. She can park outside for the 8 months of winter. My 2 Birds aren’t going to stay out in the cold. Lol That will change when you have a kid.....trust me ocdrifter and FrozenWS6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 That’s what I call losing control of the situation haha. That will change when you have a kid.....trust me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 This is from experience, next time buy the thickest car cover you can buy, this help protect and blankets do not and they also make these little gems and this will solve your problem. https://www.autopia-carcare.com/park-smart-stick-on-door-guard.html?productid=park-smart-stick-on-door-guard&channelid=FROOG&utm_source=CSEs&utm_medium=GoogleProductSearch&utm_campaign=CSE&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI18q59qX91gIViIl-Ch27ygP2EAQYAiABEgLcmfD_BwE#.WejsgGhlCEc You can thank me later! http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-9-ft-x-12-ft-0-7-mil-Drop-Cloth-3-Pack-DCHD-07-3/204711646 Would that work? Also any suggestions on putting something on the side to help prevent door dings? We are having a baby any day now and the wife wants to park in the garage (not the time to tell her no lol) She will be unloading the baby and stuff in the garage. Lets just say she is not as careful as me. I was thinking carpet padding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenWS6 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 That will change when you have a kid.....trust me I do have a 6 year old boy. She still parks outside even when it’s -20 below. Haha ocdrifter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 That’s what I call wearing the pants! HAHA I do have a 6 year old boy. She still parks outside even when it’s -20 below. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenWS6 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) That’s what I call wearing the pants! HAHA Haha. She does have an auto start though. But my daily TBSS doesn’t and it lives outside also. The birds don’t stay outside ever in the winter and have extremely rarely left out in the summer. Before either my son or girlfriend were around. Edited October 20, 2017 by FrozenWS6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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