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Jan 9, 2017 | 11:27 AM

osusteve

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car cover question?

Is there a need to cover your car if it is garage kept?

Jan 9, 2017 | 11:47 AM

Tom400CFI

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Need? No. I have mine covered in the garage so someone (myself included) doesn't scrape or bang something against it and scratch it.

Jan 9, 2017 | 12:32 PM

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I cover mine in the garage. I've always been surprised how much dust gathers on the cover over time. Of course, I'd rather have it on the cover than on the vehicle.

Jan 9, 2017 | 12:41 PM

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Jan 9, 2017 | 01:14 PM

auggy

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Originally Posted by osusteve

Is there a need to cover your car if it is garage kept?

Yes, but use old sheets or blankets. They are softer on the finish and avoid wear points that covers have, especially on the corners and mirrors.

Jan 9, 2017 | 02:12 PM

jdlclam

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Yep, simply to reduce the odds of it getting rubbed or scratched by someone walking by. Current cover has a super soft fleece-feeling underside, but I have used fleece or flannel blankets in the past.

Jan 10, 2017 | 11:50 AM

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I also cover mine in the garage. Mainly to protect it from bumps and scrapes, and to keep dust off. I spend a lot of time tinkering, which stirs up more dust than I realized. I hate cleaning the windows, so the less I have to do that, the better.