i have the nissan car cover, but now it's dirty so after removing it theres a film of residue left on the car. anyone experience this? do i just stick the car cover in the washing machine?

 

You should be able to just wash it.

 

I have tried several methods, and here is what I find best:

a. Turn inside-out and put in a commercial front loading machine. Warm water. A little Mr. Clean.

b. 15 minutes in a commercial dryer on warm will remove a lot of water.

c. Dry completely on the car.

d. Spray the top with ScotchGuard. After drying completely spray a second time.

 

Good info man, I need to wash my cover as well. Unfortunately mine has a tear in it, any best method for repairing it? I looked around for a patch kit, but I think I was looking in all the wrong places.

 

You are welcome.

 

....i hate my cats. being i live in a loft, my garage and my living quarters are in one. i have two cats, and guess were they like to spend their time? on my car, my car cover is filthy.

 

The instructions that came with my cover say DO NOT use washer / dryer.
The instructions tell you to clean the cover on car and let it air dry.

I think if you use scotch guard you'll trap water under the cover and it won't air out causing mold and other problems. The fabric has to breathe.

The tight weave car covers are made of multiple layers of material to keep your car dry and the rain out. That combination of materials allow the cover to breathe when dew/fog/moisture gets under the cover.

Not sure I'd use Scotch guard after what I have read elsewhere. I also thought that the washer/dryer/scotch guard was the answer until I researched it a bit more.

Call your car cover manufacturer or look on line to what THEY suggest. It might save your car and cover.

I'm going on 20 years using car covers and have only replaced due to tears and such. My cars always look like new until I sell them. ;-)

 

never dry car covers. You will scratch up your paint bad if you do so.

 

Hang it to dry on the line. Only takes a few minutes if its spread out.