The Truth About Car Covers

Car cover. The truth about car covers, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to install car cover. The best car covers. What's the best car cover? Do I need a car cover. Should I buy a car cover. Which car cover to buy. Car cover disadvantages and damage that can occur from using cheap ones. Car cover review. Cheap car cover vs expensive car cover. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.

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[dr.anthonyforgione]

It’s a good idea to clean the car before putting a cover on,
because any dirt and grit
will scratch the paint
when you install the cover,
when you remove it,
and as wind blows and moves it around.

While fitted covers won’t move over the car in the wind,
the tighter fit causes more friction putting it on and taking it off.

If the cover goes on and off frequently, it’s much easier and faster to clean the car with wax detailer and a microfiber cloth
compared to a soap and water wash.

Also..a tarp, over the car cover is a good idea for cars kept outside and not under a car port.

Over time, dirt, bird droppings,
bee droppings
(the yellow spots)
build up on the car cover,
and it will need to be cleaned.

The tarp adds an inexpensive extra layer of heat and moisture protection;
and can be sprayed off easily and quickly with water any time.

I’ve found that white tarps reflect heat the best.

The tarp can be secured through its grommets with a few bungee cords.

Eventually, (6 mos.-1 year depending on tarp quality and heat intensity) the sun will win the battle and the tarp will begin disintegrating.

Then, just buy a new one, usually something like half the cost of a decent cover.

The car cover then lasts years, remaining in virtually new condition.

[matthewcusson]

Imagine hearing your neighbor listening to Kilmer's tips on YT then realize Scotty IS your neighbor making live videos.

[Justin]

Scotty, you forgot to thoroughly clean the car FIRST before putting the car cover!

[mikehaun]

My girlfriend and I and my one-year-old absolutely love your show my one-year-old is mesmerized by you and your voice and your enthusiasm thank you for the show

[TheJosephReyes]

Great video Scotty. I’ve also had some bad experiences with light scratches and abrasions due to the wind blowing the cover repeatedly on my paint along with leaves and twigs that blow up from under the car. I think it is a good idea to use a cover that is a larger fit for your car to have a bit more coverage underneath the car as well. This may prevent wind blowing things up and in between the paint and car cover.

[gregbishop]

Great video! I always thought a cover would get dusty inside and harm my paint job. Now I'm thinking of getting one to protect my 1970 classic ride. Tkx again!

[skithewhitestuff]

I love the photos you put in your videos Scotty, they bring a smile to my face every time.

[JonnyDIY]

$350 for that beautiful Celica!? Ohh you tease Scotty! 😂

[SlanderMoralesRamos]

Scotty has a net worth of millions and he has a 300 dollar car take note people the dealerships prevent you from getting to that

[TylerOlver]

I had to watch the video twice, once for the actual video and another time to just watch the funny pop up pictures

[Dollar_Menu]

I use mine for snow when I’m at work. So much easier than scraping.

[FfxsporT]

“It’s just too thin” shows picture of zig-zag papers 😂

[musicmakerz]

0:50 someone please get lightning McQueen a Benadryl 😂😂😂

[notgilty]

If storing your car for an extended period of time I also recommend putting several sheets of BOUNCE inside the car and trunk and even under the hood to protect it from mice damage. Mice can do a HUGE amount of damage to a vehicle, especially if they start chewing on the wires or upholstery. And, God forbid they die in the vehicle. That's the gift that keeps on giving. Fill the car with BOUNCE instead. Mice hate it and it makes your car smell good. Happy Trails!

[ranjan_v]

If you go into deep woods, proceeds to shoe moonshiners

[victorbennett]

the dog on the horse literally made me choke on my coffee...

[WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks Scotty. Your little pop-up pictures are cracking me up

[grrizly]

Lol....too thin then you see zig zags..

[bestleesinna]

I live in Siberian climate. I worry about bears, tigers, and Ox scratch my car. For this, I use Spetsnaz light-armoured assault vehicle cover. Cover is completely kevlar with a soft inner coating of dead Siberian animals' fur (many options) so no scratching of car. Outer shell is coated in concertina wire and poison spikes. Large Soviet surplus mean this cover cost only 2341.48 Ruble local or 34.99 USD + 5.00 USD shipping. Kit also comes some landmine and T-5000 russian sniper rifle to fend off anything that moves within 100 meter of car.