Miata Mailing List: September 1997, Message #95
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From: 	Bill Gusky <moments@totcon.com>

Subject: Re: Car Cover Question

Date: 	Mon, 1 Sep 1997 19:41:40 +0000



Lester Welch wrote:

> 

> On Mon, 1 Sep 1997, Ryan Cramer wrote:

> (snip)

> >

> > 1. How difficult are car covers to put on/take off. Is this something that

> > is practical to do on a daily basis (or more)? Is it a simple process like

> > lowering or raising the top?

> >

>         I cover up LadyBug 'every night'(OK, OK so I've forgotten a few.)

>         The process is simple, but a bit more involved than dealing

>         with the top.  One thing that reals helps.  I bought some fabric

>         paint and along the bottom edge, painted ~6 arrows on each

>         side pointing to the front.  When one has the cover in a bundle

>         and you're trying to put it on, it really helps to know which

>         end goes where (!!??)  A second hint - put the mirror pockets on

>         first - that defines the front to back positioning. Like most

>         things, a bit of practice really helps.



I fold the cover on the car as follows: pull up the front skirt, pull

up the back skirt, fold the sides up to the center once, then twice,

then begin at the front and fold aft to the center of the top, then

begin aft and fold forword to the top.  Then pick up what's left without

turning it in any direction, and ALWAYS lay it in the trunk just like

that.  When you take it out, just lay it on the center of the top, without

turning it.  That way it's always oriented right.  All that said, the Lester

Welch suggestion to mark it is a good one.

> 

>         Problems: what to do with a wet cover? Avoid touching the exhaust

>         pipe if hot with the cover.  Winter=(?).  Laundry - according to

>         the instructions - requires some special care (depends on fabric).



Wet cover: fold as usual.  Put in trunk.  As soon as you get home, take it

out and drape it over a small surface, like a stool.  It will partially

dry overnight.  Put it on damp next day, where it will quickly dry.  The

amount of water carried into the trunk will be minimal, but you can daub

it with a towel if it concerns you.  I've never had mildew or rust, and I

live in Florida.  Lotsa afternoon thunderstorms.



Yes, the exhaust can melt a hole in the cover.



Winter: no experience.



Laundry: If you must, wash in large machine.  Do not tumble dry - just lay

out on carpeted floor or drape on car.  Dries quickly.



-- 

Bill Gusky and Petunia

Red '91, license "MOMENTS"

http://www.totcon.com/users/moments

DeLand, Florida

"Too soon oldt, und too late schmart!"