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Car cover cleaning ? (1/20)
 9/27/10 9:24pm
yostusota
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York, PA - USA

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1969 daytona conv. all original 350 350 380 4 sp w/air..and hard top


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Just a weird question here..I got a car cover with the car but don't use it because its to dusty..its a grey material double thickness with small holes in it on the outside layer ..it does have hold down holes that are plastic reinforced in the middle of the car..it has no tags and only has front and back written on it..it has mirror pockets..it feels sticky kinda..as far as I know this car was never outside in rain let alone stored that way..ok the question is can I wash this thing somehow?or should I just get a new one?
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 9/27/10 9:41pm
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Rich take it to a laundry mat and put it in one of the oversize washers, then bring it home and let it air dry. My flannel one gets dusty after every few years also. About 3 bucks will cover you.

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 9/27/10 9:51pm
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Oh so they can be washed..I don't think it needs soap..I guess..
And yes I know I missed some good EATING! BLAH!
Rich


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 9/28/10 7:32am
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I wash mine also, just don't put it in the drier! Air dry only.

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Car cover cleaning ? (5/20)
 9/28/10 10:03am
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Elkhart, IN - USA

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Wash mine also. Add a little soap and it will clean up just fine. Air dryed for a afternoon.
 
 
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Car cover cleaning ? (6/20)
 10/9/10 9:43pm
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hey rich, did you wash your cover or not? Im putting mine in the laundry tonight and hanging it in the morning. Well the wife is putting it in the washer but I am going to hang it tomorrow! I dont do wash!

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 10/10/10 9:14am
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Franklin, IN - USA

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Another beautiful day in Southern Indiana. 

I have a Wolf cover.  Called company to ask about washing.  They indicated to use a couple cups of Simple Green cleaner in one of the large washers at the laundromat.  Then air dry.  Seemed to work great.

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GaryC  - 78PC - Franklin, IN
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 10/10/10 10:09am
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Wow simple green sounds a little strong but if that's what they recommended I am sure it works fine..I just needed to get that dust and bug remains off..I did it with just water in the wash in the gentle cycle and it didn't come apart and isn't dusty anymore..I didn't want to wash it because then I will use it to cover it for the winter time..I guess I will keep it in the boat until after the Chip show then we will be done driving it for a while..that really stinks..I did find out that the guy I bought it from was a member of this site in 2002..it had 59k on it then and when I bought it the car had 62k on it..he really didn't drive it much..I put 3k on it since May..sad thing is I will drive it more next year after doing the clutch and suspension work over the winter..look out miles! I want to move south for no other reason to be able to have fun in it longer. The kids love it.
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Car cover cleaning ? (9/20)
 10/11/10 12:56am
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Well, my wife washed the cover here at home today and I hung it out all day to dry. Turned out great and even smells fresh! Now I can cover it without leaving all the dust on the car. 

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 10/16/10 6:05pm
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Lake Oswego, OR - USA

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I just put it in the dryer (no heat) just air fluff. Takes the dust out of the cover.

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Car cover cleaning ? (11/20)
 10/26/10 12:48pm
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Well I have had a complete car cover fail! I put the cover on several weeks ago and haven't touched it..I know I haven't driven it for over a month now! I took the cover off Sunday only to find all kinds a grey and other crap coming off the cover..so off to the burn pile it goes and on with something new..I was looking at one of those soft deals that are indoors only..MAM has them on sale now with one of those email specials..they don't make them in Yellow but I think a black one will work fine..can't say I didn't try and save it ..must be just falling apart.
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 10/26/10 7:03pm
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Rich, sorry to hear that. I have a flannel lined cover (Tan) from Mid America (old MAM?) I have had it for 28 years or so and it's still perfect. It is indoors only. I have a cheap universal one on the Red car but once that gets new paint I'll buy another Flannel one for it also.
The White car likes the Flannel, it gets all giddy an snuggly when I cover it up Big smile
Evil Smileebo


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 10/26/10 10:15pm
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Hey Rich,
I have one that was with the Yellow 72 that Im not using  that you are welcome too if you need one.Just let me know. We can meet up if you want. I am not leaving till Thursday.
Rodney


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 12/16/10 9:17pm
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Charlottesville, VA - USA

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My kingdom for a GARAGE:
 
 
This is the reason my house is for sale!  Happy Holidays,
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 12/16/10 9:28pm
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I guess I got nothing to complain about..I got a real nice garage soon to have heat..I can't imagine not having a garage..I see the for sale sign in the yard..hope that goes well for you..and the next home has a nice garage too! Are you moving far from where you are now..or staying Va.
Rich

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Car cover cleaning ? (16/20)
 12/16/10 9:44pm
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Hi Rich,  The plan is to move to the beach! We've been looking at Nags Head or Elizabeth City, NC. This place has a large workshop in back but no vehicle access. First $250K takes it!  Thanks.

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 12/16/10 10:30pm
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If you haven't sprung for a new cover yet check out California Car Cover Company's line.  Bought the indoor flannel lined cover for "BIGBRRD" and am very happy with it.

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Car cover cleaning ? (18/20)
 12/19/10 10:33pm
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I have looked at many car covers over the last few months..haven't had anything on the car since April..it's in the garage and gets washed for no apparent reason all the time..I may go with a big bed sheet and be done with it.
Rich
 


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Car cover cleaning ? (19/20)
 12/19/10 10:54pm
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Bladenboro, NC - USA

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[QUOTE=yostusota]I have looked at many car covers over the last few months..haven't had anything on the car since April..it's in the garage and gets washed for no apparent reason all the time..I may go with a big bed sheet and be done with it.
Rich
 
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We think alike. I have never used a car cover on any of my toys.  Just never seen the reasoning behind it if it's garaged. Now garage means a place for your car, not bikes, lawnmowers, unused furniture, etc.
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 12/19/10 11:32pm
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1969 daytona conv. all original 350 350 380 4 sp w/air..and hard top


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Well I got two kids bikes in there and a 46 inch Cub Cadet in the that gets washed like the car and a old wood boat next to the car..I got some stuff in there but not all that much..a storage shed type structure on the side yard will remove the boat and tractor..kids stuff will be there for another 12 years at least..they live by the two foot rule and haven't got fingerprints all over it..just don't think I need a high dollar cover for a car that is in the garage.
Rich

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