Can Waterproof Car Covers Prevent Rust?
Can Waterproof Car Covers Prevent Rust? Wednesday February 24, 2010#spacer{clear:left}#abc #sidebar{margin-top:1.5em}zSB(3,3) We received an email from Derek R. who was madder than a wet cat when he recently removed the “water proof” car cover from his 1967 Mustang and found a few areas of bubbling paint, an indication of underlying rust. He wants to know if he can sue the car cover company. A recent romantic break up had caused Derek to pack up and take his belongings, including his beloved mustang, to a temporary residence that didn’t have an enclosed garage. In what he thought was in the best interest in protecting his beloved pony car, he wrapped her up tightly in a waterproof cover for the winter. The term waterproof always sounds better than water resistant, doesn’t it? So here’s the thing, waterproof covers may be good for many things, but not for a car. Waterproof materials will not breathe and this traps moisture. Breath-ability is the most desirable attribute for purchasing a
#spacer{clear:left}#abc #sidebar{margin-top:1.5em}if(zs>0){zSB(3,3)}else{gEI(“spacer”).style.display=’none’;gEI(“sidebar”).style.display=’none’} We received an email from Derek R. who was madder than a wet cat when he recently removed the “water proof” car cover from his 1967 Mustang and found a few areas of bubbling paint, an indication of underlying rust. He wants to know if he can sue the car cover company. A recent romantic break up had caused Derek to pack up and take his belongings, including his beloved mustang, to a temporary residence that didn’t have an enclosed garage. In what he thought was in the best interest in protecting his beloved pony car, he wrapped her up tightly in a waterproof cover for the winter. The term waterproof always sounds better than water resistant, doesn’t it? So here’s the thing, waterproof covers may be good for many things, but not for a car. Waterproof materials will not breathe and this traps moisture. Breath-ability is the most desirable attribu
