Car Covers! No Car Cover At All Is Better Than A Cheap Car Cover. Here Is Why!!

This video shows the damage caused by car covers and how to deal with removing the damage to the surface of your automobile.

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[kontrabida]

I have to disagree on the title Bry, Id take a swirled out or marred clear coat from a car cover anytime over oxidized/uv sun damaged clear coat due to not having a cover at all. In short id still go for the cover jmho.

[dgurevich]

My case for using a cover is
1. I have a black car
2. My paint is already swirly as I am second owner and the car is 12 years old
3. I am more concerned with the clear coat failing from the brutal sun. (the near perfect headlight lenses when I got the car already started oxidizing)
Until I get an in-door garage, I will keep my car under the sheets.

[neilwalker]

The Pontiac was amazing when she first rolled out of the assembly line and she is dripping with gloss now. Thank you for all of the knowledge you share with us and I truly appreciate it.

[adrianlawrence]

Totally agree about car covers. I used a cheap one during spring time to protect 20 year old Jaguar paint that was being stained by blossom tree petals. Wish I never bothered. The seams on the cover really do marr the paint. Any time there was a slight breeze blowing I'm sure I could hear the car groaning in pain.

[peterholmes]

3 golden rules for car covers:
1) Get one with a soft fleece interior
2) Clean car thoroughly before putting a cover on
3) clean cover thoroughly before putting the cover on.

Even then, its really hard to not get any dirt between the cover and car, and some damage in inevitable. When your only choice it to park under a tree, and you need to have the car there over winter, a cover is still worth it.

[danmorrissette]

WOW! Talk about soft paint a polishing combo leaving hazing! wooah! that extra step you took to get the gloss and clear the hazed up look, sure went a long way to prep for Your Great Coating! Came out Awesome !!!! i miss the Pontiac line !

[slot]

You're definitely gonna catch a write up from the shop manager! 😂 🐶

[LilRick]

Shop manager is definitely on your ass in the team meeting about your on duty shenanigans in her shop 😂😂

[audieconrad]

Ahhh... the last of the great Pontiacs. Keep'er looking good Brian!

[marcv.]

Personally I would rather worry about scratched clear coat than faded, dull, spiderwebbed, pitted clearcoat.

[Alan-zzst]

clicked on this video thinking it was gonna be a normal car. not one of the rarest 6 speed v8s 💀💀. nice gxp bro that thing is gold 🔥

[KN-jwts]

You’re the man Brian! Can u give us just one smile pls! Just one.

[larrydavisj]

First time I've seen a G8 such as that one. Fantastic job! Thanks Brian!

[ACGator]

That meter comment was epic lol. Only car detail enthusiasts who watch the guys on YT will understand.

[bigd]

I have a GM cover on my 2018 Camaro SS and it fits perfectly but you are correct it will rub on a few spots. I have to correct it and coat it again.Great information video ✊

[volvotoyota]

Car cover you say are not recommended? Just remember BIRD DROPPINGS ARE MUCH WORSE. If one doesn't have a garage it's much better than nothing, unless one wants to have a surely needed paint job. There's nothing really ideal unless one lives in an area where birds don't exist. A cover can seem more of a hassle for many. My car is 10 years old, and looks brand new as a result of a good cover, and excellent management. I do have minor marks on driver's side roof rail, that a body shop removes for me. Mild buffing on occasion where wet sanding is not needed is still better than having highly acidic bird droppings which if left long enough, will be further in your paint than most marks. That will often require wet sanding or sometimes a new paint job. Only ideal situation is driving from a garage to another garage for several hours when parked, that's enclosed of course. I look over my car with a flashlight before I go to bed, and pray that nothing is left for too long when I do get bird droppings wherever i go. That could be a movie, or out to dinner. I have two cars. I use my luxury car sparingly. I go over my cover with a damp cloth, as well as go over the paint if it's dusty, and take it for a weekly spin of 2 miles or so, and place the cover back on only to be sure to check it over, that there are no bird droppings. A bird I believe a few years back flew under and between the cover, and paint and left a stain on a windy day. Needed repainting. I ordered a cover from coverking. I need to have Mark's buffed out. However still better than no car cover at all. A body shop who has a vested interest in repairing vehicles, wants to paint.

[eamonkelly]

Great video Brian, the car came out amazing, the shop manager was doing her usual and stealing the show 👍👍👍

[seabrew]

Excellent tip on not spraying a panel prep directly on a panel after a polishing set! I did actually fine my panel prep more troublesome to use when i used it right after yesterday on my re-sprayed 2 car doors. Usually i would polish a whole panel before i use panel prep but to reduce steps i will try spraying it into the towel. I might be polishing my other 2 doors today while the weather is good!

[notfound.....]

Yikes! I have a 2011 black crowned Vic under a car cover for several years now.. Thanks for the tip great video Brian.

[wrbergner]

Surprisingly you can get Citrol at Walmart!