Paint problem
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Burning Brakes
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From: pensacola fl
Paint problem
I have had a car cover on my C3 for about a week during which time we got about 10 inches of rain. When I removed the cover today, I noticed small pimple like dots all over the roof then some places on the hood and a little on the back deck. I can actually feel the dots or what ever. The car cover is a nice cover from one of the supporting members. The car was also painted about 2 years ago. I'm going to take it to the painter Thursday to see what he say's but does anyone have a clue as to what has happened?
Drifting
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From: Mascoutah IL
I have had a car cover on my C3 for about a week during which time we got about 10 inches of rain. When I removed the cover today, I noticed small pimple like dots all over the roof then some places on the hood and a little on the back deck. I can actually feel the dots or what ever. The car cover is a nice cover from one of the supporting members. The car was also painted about 2 years ago. I'm going to take it to the painter Thursday to see what he say's but does anyone have a clue as to what has happened?
My family did sat they have been getting a lot of rain...
Rogman
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Burning Brakes
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From: pensacola fl
Hey Thanks Roger,
We got more in 4 days than you probably see in a year. I will take your tip on the clay bar and let you know. With everything on your plate these days, I feel honored you would take the time to help but then again, that's why your'e always one of the forum favorites. PS, man your car is beautiful. Hope to see it in person one day.
Bill
We got more in 4 days than you probably see in a year. I will take your tip on the clay bar and let you know. With everything on your plate these days, I feel honored you would take the time to help but then again, that's why your'e always one of the forum favorites. PS, man your car is beautiful. Hope to see it in person one day.
Bill
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From: Charlotte NC
YEP...I know what happened.
Clay bar is pointless...in my opinion.
REGARDLESS of who makes the cover and what "they" proclaim.
The FACT is that a car cover...used outside...is a BAD...VERY BAD idea. ESPECIALLY if you start adding in rain and HEAT....which in turn creates a greenhouse due to the lack of air movement. And it does not matter if the cover can "breathe". If the car is outside and it rains...water is going to get under the car and the cover...and when the sun comes out. It begins to dry but the water trapped under you car goes up and lingers....due to the lack of sufficient air movement. And that is if you are lucky to get a windy day.
Moisture is/was the problem and the dots are paint popping due to what I have mentioned.
Do not be surprised if you notice that your interior fasteners begin to rust.
If you do not believe me...leave the cover on...and the next time it rains...and the sun comes out afterwards...and the water has dried up around your car...go and lift the cover up....because I know it goes all the way to the ground... and see how much water is still trapped UNDER you car. Put the cover back down...and go back from time to time and see how long it takes for all the water to evaporate. It should not take long because I know in Florida rain can come on and be out in a few minutes.
This is the main reason I will void a customers paint warranty if I find out that they use a car cover outside...EVER. I have seen beautiful paint jobs ruined due to a car being covered outside and it allowed to get wet then get hot. It is a false sense of security...especially in climates where it is rainy and hot. I can not comment if you live in a basically rain free climate such as Death Valley or the Sahara.
DUB
Clay bar is pointless...in my opinion.
REGARDLESS of who makes the cover and what "they" proclaim.
The FACT is that a car cover...used outside...is a BAD...VERY BAD idea. ESPECIALLY if you start adding in rain and HEAT....which in turn creates a greenhouse due to the lack of air movement. And it does not matter if the cover can "breathe". If the car is outside and it rains...water is going to get under the car and the cover...and when the sun comes out. It begins to dry but the water trapped under you car goes up and lingers....due to the lack of sufficient air movement. And that is if you are lucky to get a windy day.
Moisture is/was the problem and the dots are paint popping due to what I have mentioned.
Do not be surprised if you notice that your interior fasteners begin to rust.
If you do not believe me...leave the cover on...and the next time it rains...and the sun comes out afterwards...and the water has dried up around your car...go and lift the cover up....because I know it goes all the way to the ground... and see how much water is still trapped UNDER you car. Put the cover back down...and go back from time to time and see how long it takes for all the water to evaporate. It should not take long because I know in Florida rain can come on and be out in a few minutes.
This is the main reason I will void a customers paint warranty if I find out that they use a car cover outside...EVER. I have seen beautiful paint jobs ruined due to a car being covered outside and it allowed to get wet then get hot. It is a false sense of security...especially in climates where it is rainy and hot. I can not comment if you live in a basically rain free climate such as Death Valley or the Sahara.
DUB
