I’ve used “Seal Skin” covers for several cars, one of which was stored for the winter under one outdoors. It worked just fine, no problems to report. Between the temperatures, snow and sun exposure, it held up quite well, I thought. No complaints about it and nothing to indicate any damage or things like scratches on the finish from it. These are “breathable” covers, which if you’re storing outdoors you want - that prevents moisture buildup under the cover. I don’t think it matters, but I also had a battery tender on the car during this time as well.
<https://sealskincovers.com/pages/car-covers> Car Covers for Sale – 50% Off, Lifetime Warranty<https://sealskincovers.com/pages/car-covers> sealskincovers.com<https://sealskincovers.com/pages/car-covers> [favicon_32x32.png]<https://sealskincovers.com/pages/car-covers> I’ve tinkered with so-called “ceramic coatings” and haven’t been terribly impressed. That is, they appear to work, but so does a well-applied coat of wax, too. If you wax a car and then store it, the wax isn’t going to degrade, so it really doesn't make a lot of difference when it comes to waxing and storage. If the car is going to sit out in the elements, and this is wholly dependent on the climate where you live, that might matter. I did this on exposed ground, so before I parked the car (ML350) I put down a cheap HF tarp that was larger than the area the car covered. That way I didn't have to worry about moisture from the ground affecting the undercarriage of the car. Parking a car on grass or dirt is a bad idea if it’s going to be there for a while. -D On Jul 13, 2024, at 10:38 AM, r rhonald.me via Mercedes <[email protected]> wrote: All, I have had some conversations with a few people locally and I am doing some online research. My current Estate Wagon is going to get replaced. I didn't address the rust in time (lesson painfully learned), but I got 12 good years of use out of it and it never let me down at the time I needed it most. I love my 123. That being said, I am on the hunt for another vehicle. This time, I am looking at convertibles and a 2nd "runaround" vehicle for daily use. This new one will only get driven occasionally. And certainly not in the snow, and it a week of rain is predicted, not then either. My property doesn't have a garage but it does have a good-sized driveway. The questions: 1. Who uses a car cover, what brand, and how has it worked out for you? I have heard moisture can build up under some of them during long-term storage 1. What defines "long-term?" Winter? December - March? I would think anything over 6 months would be long-term. And winter I would think would be better than summer long-term. 1. Has anyone had experience with portable garages? Carports only offer direct overhead protection, not blowing rain and snow so someone suggested a portable garage (not connected to the house) 2. What type/brand of wax or ceramic coatings are best to use? Some have said that the seams on the underside have left fine scratches on the car body. Thanks! _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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