A Guide to Selecting an Indoor Car Cover for Your vehicle
When choosing which indoor car cover is right for your vehicle, consider how you'll use it and then reference the ratings chart:
Which indoor car cover you choose depends on how often you use your vehicle and your garage environment.
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Lightweight indoor car covers - easy on, easy off
Drivers who take their garage-kept cars out often and cover / uncover typically prefer a lightweight indoor car cover. A lightweight car cover for your vehicle is easier to remove, fold, store, and put back on. A Form Fit car cover or Satin Stretch car cover are light enough for effortless daily use.
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Heavier indoor car covers - ding and dent stoppers
When your garage is the thruway for the kids and pets or it moonlights as the groundskeeper's shed, a thicker cover can prevent bumps, thumps or other mishaps. And, for those who plan to leave their vehicle under cover for extended periods of time or just use their baby on weekends, it's reassuring to have a thicker layer of protection that comes from a Tan Flannel car cover or Dustop car cover.
Your indoor car cover will need to do more than cover your vehicle.
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Breathability
A breathable indoor car cover will dispel condensation and heat that gets trapped between your vehicle and the fabric. The Dustop car cover and Satin Stretch car cover allow air to flow freely through their fabrics.
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Dust blocking
Your vehicle's paint is only about 0.006 inches thick. When dust settles on your paint, it turns abrasive and causes minute scratches. By the time you notice them, it's already too late. A good indoor car cover is designed to keep dust away from the surface of your vehicle and keep the paint looking great. Dress your cherished cruiser with a Form Fit car cover or a Tan Flannel car cover to keep gritty dust off.
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Finish pampering
Putting a soft, non-abrasive layer against your paint surface is as important as any exterior protection a car cover may provide. The best indoor car cover fabrics feature a soft, silky paint-pampering lining. The downy lining of the Satin Stretch car cover, Form Fit car cover and Dustop car cover sit cozily and safely on your cherry paintjob.
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Mildew / Rot resistant
When moisture is expelled or collects on the exterior of an indoor car cover, mildew can form and the cover could rot. Most indoor car cover fabrics are treated with inhibitors to minimize mildew and rot. Slip on a Tan Flannel car cover or Dustop car cover to avoid decay for years of dependable service.
We hope you have found our Car Covers Research Guide Center a good guide in helping you choose the best Car Covers for your vehicle. It is AutoAnything's goal to provide the most information on the Internet and through our Auto Accessory Specialists on every product we sell. If you have any information that you think could help improve this section, please email us at researchcenter@autoanything.com.
Tip
How to Remove Harmful Bird Droppings
Your vehicle can't always be covered (especially when driving) and it's almost inevitable that a bird will find its mark. The faster you remove the paint-eating slime, the less damage will occur. Carry along a bottle of detail spray and a terry cloth towel. At
the first opportunity, a couple sprays and a quick wipe could save you the heartache of a marred paint finish.
Resource
Which Car Cover is Right for You?
There are several high-tech fabrics that have been specially designed for indoor and outdoor use. For more info on the materials and process of creating the fabrics, please visit the Car Cover Fabric Information Resource.
Advice
Helpful Hint
An outdoor car cover may be used indoors, but an indoor car cover is not designed for outdoor use.