Miata Mailing List: July 1994, Message #146
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   From: Jeff Maurer 
Subject: RE: Car Covers (again)
   Date: Thu, 7 Jul 1994 19:37:22 -0400

Forwarded message:
> >I need to get a car cover for my baby soon.  I was wondering why types
> >are best as far as protection from the elements, breathability, etc.
> >I'd appreciate any and all advice, suggestions and pearls of wisdom on
> >the subject of car covers.  Thanks!
> 
> The two best types that I've seen are the Evolution 3/Technalon and the
> polycotton covers. The Technalon cover is fairly thick and heavy and will
> stay on well in a stiff breeze, help protect against external forces (birds,
> doors) and is water resistent. A real negative about the cover is that it will
> fill up what little trunk space you have left. The polycotton is lighter and
> takes up a less trunk space. If water resistence is not a real concern, then
> this type of cover may be the way to go.
> 
> PBC sells the Technalon for $95.00 and the polycotton for $82.50. They
> are made for the Miata and form fit very well. Hope this helps.

Agree w/ Robert on the above (I've got Evo3), but would add that you can
also get Tyvek covers.  These are a spun-bonded polyolefin in white or
silver, they're very compact, they are water resistant but breathe, etc.
Most are in the $90-110 range.  Tyvek is the same stuff they make overnight
mailing envelopes and clean room jumpsuits (bunny suits) out of.  Abrasion 
resistance isn't quite as good as Evo3, but overall qualities are better 
than poly/cotton.

As a "garage-replacement" I'd go with Evolution, but for use on trips and
at work would go with tyvek.  The Evolution fabric is so bulky that I rarely
feel like filling the whole trunk just to have it with me.
Jeff
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