How long to wait to cover your GT?
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I tend to open the clamshell when i park it at home, and then before i sleep I tend to close the clam shell & cover it up
- Feb 22, 2006
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I would be reluctant to put a cover on a car that has been driven until it has been cleaned. Even small amounts of dust or dirt can scratch your car when the cover moves around on it or during covering or uncovering.
PL510*Jeff
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I never covered mine either. 'Used filtered h.p. air to blow off dust, etc.
donnymac
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i kept my 911 Speedster under a thick felt-like car cover at all times so day-to-day bumps in the garage would not mar the finish. for my GT, i bought an indoor car cover that keeps dust away but is not thick enough to protect against small dings. i really bought the wrong kind and am thinking about selling it on this board because i don't think i can return a custom car cover. i will most likely buy another cover that does the same thing as my Speedster cover. to me, a car cover is better than having scratches that come garage dings.
but to answer your question about how long i wait, i definitely open the clam shell for 30 -60 minutes to allow engine heat to escape before i cover it. i do it to cool down the clam shell, not for protecting the car cover.
but to answer your question about how long i wait, i definitely open the clam shell for 30 -60 minutes to allow engine heat to escape before i cover it. i do it to cool down the clam shell, not for protecting the car cover.
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The only car cover I use is my garage. I don't drive my GT every day but I do enjoy it every day. I admire it before getting into my Taurus to go to work. A car cover would ruin that daily study.
Covering a GT in your garage would be like being married to a supermodel and making her wear a burka. I want her naked at all times!
Chip
The only car cover I use is my garage. I don't drive my GT every day but I do enjoy it every day. I admire it before getting into my Taurus to go to work. A car cover would ruin that daily study.
Covering a GT in your garage would be like being married to a supermodel and making her wear a burka. I want her naked at all times!
Chip
Jason's Auto Spa
Well-known member
I'm with Jason Heffner on this topic, I've seen far more damage done than would have been prevented over the years by people using car covers. To each his own though, I personally would rather spend the car cover money on a water deionizer to wash and rinse my car spotless every time. :thumbsup
fjpikul
GT Owner
BlackICE
GT Owner
ViperJoe
GT Owner
Any minor sctatches caused by fine grit under the cover can easily be polished out. I use two covers; a CCC Dustop underneath the factory cover - so I have a nice look and enhanced ding protection in the garage. After a drive I open the clamshell for a couple hours to allow the engine bay to cool and then install the covers. The last ten minutes of the drive home is essentially a cool down lap so the car is not too hot when I finally shut it down.
I have a stretchy "gucci" Cal Cover, but I find I do not use it. I have started using thin painters plastic (2 mil). something like $50 for a roll. Use it, and toss it. Sadly, up here in the NE, we go several months with out the car moving, nice to keep the dust off it.
TO AWSUM
Ford GT Owner
My garage door opens over the car, so I often have fine debris falling on my car from the wooden ceiling/door - no air filters in my garage. I'd never dream of leaving my car uncovered so I can protect it from garage dings, dust, bird crap, insect crap, etc. I don't use the original car cover, but instead bought one from Calif Car Covers that is padded and keeps the dust off.
I don't have a time limit as to when to cover the car because it depends on the outside air temperature. I usually park the car and then just before going to bed, I cover it. I also feel above the lid vents with my hand and if I don't feel any heat escaping, I cover it.
I don't have a time limit as to when to cover the car because it depends on the outside air temperature. I usually park the car and then just before going to bed, I cover it. I also feel above the lid vents with my hand and if I don't feel any heat escaping, I cover it.
Hmm good question, I was wondering the same thing. I keep 4 cars covered on 2 lifts in my garage, to me, it seems to help keep the dust off and protect the paint from any ultra-violet rays that may shine thru the garage windows.
But I am worried about trapping heat under the cover (after driving) that may cause some of the plastic warping that I have been reading about. Is this what causes the warping? Or is it just from normal driving?
But I am worried about trapping heat under the cover (after driving) that may cause some of the plastic warping that I have been reading about. Is this what causes the warping? Or is it just from normal driving?
KMCBOSS
RED GT owner
THamonGT
GT
Here's an idea thats somewhat different. I took two Kingsize sheets and sewed them together (high thread count,and soft) and use them when I'm driving my GT often. If I don't want to cover my car I use the sheets. Works well for me as I keep my autos at my office and building (man cave). I wash the sheets often and it drapes well over the GT and keeps it very dust free. Tomy Hamon PS For winter storage I use Car Bubble wnich is time consuming.