car cover question

[ggehrke at gmail.com (GGehrke)]

What you have to worry about more is moisture getting OUT of the
cover.  For that reason, I would definitely not spray it with tent
waterproofing stuff.  Whether it was made for that purpose is the
question.  You could always try it out and just check it out after it
rains to see how it did -- or you could go all scientific-like and
cover the car and spray it with a hose and observe for the next few
hours with a cold one in hand....

-Grant-


On 4/28/05, Dan Smith <sad_rocc@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have one of those MK1 covers from some company that was made in the 80s or so. They pop up on ebay once in a great while I think. It's in excellent condition, probably never used. My question is I would like to cover my car with it but is it ok for the car to get rained on with the cover on? Paint damage isn't a big deal as it's shot already, but I wouldn't want to have the cover start getting mildewy or rust to start forming from trapped water. We don't have a lot of rain, but enough for the next month or 2 where it will be an issue. I think it's made of nylon, it feels and looks like the material tents are made out of so I could spray waterproofing on it, but like tents, I would imagine the water would just wick in. So, ok for outdoor use and the elements or better for dry use only?
> 
> Dan
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