Personally, I think 3 years is as much as you can expect, with SoCal sun
exposure. The sun is what kills the fabric, whether cotton or synthetic.
Maybe you could try one of those reflectorized silver ones.
But I've tried four different types, and even in the Bay Area, in partial
shade, they are definitely pretty tatty after 3 years.
I think a lot of people expect too much of car covers. There is no solution
that is waterproof but breathable, dustproof but harmless to paint surfaces,
and that will last indefinitely in all weather. IMO, keeping sun and
bird/tree droppings off is about all they're good for, but in that
application they should be considered expendable. Obviously, they last
longer in a garage environment.
--
Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
on 7/20/06 8:58 AM, Ron Fine at RonFineEsq@earthlink.net wrote:
> I am looking for opinions on the best out door car cover. I live in Southern
> California and must park one of my LBC outside. The last cover I purchased
> from Moss (Ultralon) lasted about three years before it started to tear apart
> from sun and weather damage. Does anyone have an opinion about California Car
> Covers? or any alternative manufacturer with a good product?
> Ron Fine
> 61BN7
> 66 MGB (the one outside)
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