Many sports car owners do not drive their special vehicle on a daily basis and some who do drive their sports car regularly lack an indoor garage. With protecting the beauty and investment value of a sports car being a natural priority, it is essential for sports car enthusiasts to understand car covers.
A car cover is akin to a tarp designed to fit your sports car snugly. A cover is designed to protect the vehicle from common sources of damage. Many a sports car’s paint job has been ruined by tree sap when parked carelessly beneath a tree, and many drivers have undoubtedly noticed significant fading when paint has been exposed to the sun and elements for an extended period of time. An investment in a car cover can prevent these maladies, as well as many other common sources of vehicle damage.
Quality car covers can be purchased for under $100 US in most cases. Some covers are designed to fit sports cars that fall within a general size range, but for many popular models of sports cars, custom-fit covers are available, as well. Either alternative can successfully protect your sports car from damage, although a custom-fit cover may be easier to use and should be more form fitting than a more generic alternative.
There are basically two kinds of car covers one may encounter:
- water repellant covers
- waterproof covers
Instinctively, one may believe a completely waterproof model would be the preferred cover type. This instinct, however, is incorrect. Water repellant covers allow for breathability and prevent the accumulation of moisture under the cover. A waterproof cover, on the other hand, may do a slightly better job of blocking a large rainfall from sneaking under the cover, but will trap any moisture under the tarp, including natural sources such as condensation, increasing the risk of oxidation and eventual visible rusting. (continued in next posting)
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