Car covers

Chenrezi · 11-23-2011, 04:20 PM

Hi guys!!

I've been away for a few weeks, and the weather here hasn't been all that merciful so the car has stayed garaged for over a week now.

Tonight, not being able to hold any longer, went down to the garage and turned it on, taking the car cover I put on everytime.

Now, I don't clean the car before putting the car cover, just wash it, drive it, and then cover it but I just finished reading in a forum that covering the car without washing it thoroughly can damage the paint....

Is there any true to this?
Should I leave it uncovered?

I miss a good drive.....

(just sharing the nostalgia)

Brian · 11-23-2011, 04:38 PM

The car cover will just rub the particulates into the paint scratching it.

A cover should only be put on a clean car.

Chenrezi · 11-23-2011, 05:00 PM

Thanks Brian!
That's what I've read and it makes total sense!

Just leave it uncovered and ready to drive!!

Boxer · 12-04-2011, 05:21 AM

If you are going to leave it sitting for more than a few days, I would wash it and put the cover back on. Also strongly recommend you always have it connected to a good battery conditioner when parked in the garage.

11-23-2011, 04:20 PM	#1
Chenrezi Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 62 Name: Michael	Car covers Hi guys!! I've been away for a few weeks, and the weather here hasn't been all that merciful so the car has stayed garaged for over a week now. Tonight, not being able to hold any longer, went down to the garage and turned it on, taking the car cover I put on everytime. Now, I don't clean the car before putting the car cover, just wash it, drive it, and then cover it but I just finished reading in a forum that covering the car without washing it thoroughly can damage the paint.... Is there any true to this? Should I leave it uncovered? I miss a good drive..... (just sharing the nostalgia)

12-04-2011, 05:21 AM	#4
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,792	If you are going to leave it sitting for more than a few days, I would wash it and put the cover back on. Also strongly recommend you always have it connected to a good battery conditioner when parked in the garage. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

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11-23-2011, 04:38 PM	#2
Brian Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Ferrari Life Posts: 859 Name: Brian Crall	The car cover will just rub the particulates into the paint scratching it. A cover should only be put on a clean car.

11-23-2011, 05:00 PM	#3
Chenrezi Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 62 Name: Michael	Thanks Brian! That's what I've read and it makes total sense! Just leave it uncovered and ready to drive!!