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      06-15-2023, 05:41 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by malvern_man View Post
Car covers can trap moisture next to your paintwork. Whilst they can keep the elements out, some car covers (those that are 100% waterproof) can stop moisture from getting out. This can lead to rust and other damage to your paintwork.
yes those polypropylene ? covers.

The nice covers I use are a waffle weave that if it rains some water gets thru on to the paint but then will evaporate off when things dry.

That's why when a snow is forecast or rain I place a cheap Budge cover over my Covercraft cover. Minimizes most of the rain getting through and allows evaporation of moisture.
When snow melts or freezes to a cover it can make a car cover impossible to take off and if you attempt to remove it can rip the cover as some material sticks.

I do think If you use the car weekly or more often then these covers will not induce paint damage from moisture.
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