Car Covers Cause Mildew on Soft Tops?
06-09-2008, 06:59 PM
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Car Covers Cause Mildew on Soft Tops?
I've been debating on whether to get a car cover for my roadster. I of course would like to keep it out of the UV rays, bird poop, pollen, elements, etc, but I wonder if moisture would be trapped underneath and could mildew my softtop.
Anyone experience anything like this?
Anyone experience anything like this?
06-10-2008, 04:47 AM
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Moisture and condensation can cause mildew. Overall a car cover will help protect the surface from a lot of moisture but it can trap some moisture/condensation under the cover. Overall I would say it helps but it has the potentially cause mildew. Clean your top before storing it and protect it with the 303 Fabric Guard. Just spray it on and you're all set. It will help protect the fabric from moisture build ups and help preserve it.
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Don’t use the fabric guard!!!!!! Our tops are made of vinyl!
Use 303 aerospace protectant after using the 303 convertible top cleaner.
Then get a weathershield (Nissan OEM) car cover. It lets less then 2% of condensation through, one shake and its dry, BUT it will NOT cause mildew. It lets moisture out/in; doesn't trap it in.
Use 303 aerospace protectant after using the 303 convertible top cleaner.
Then get a weathershield (Nissan OEM) car cover. It lets less then 2% of condensation through, one shake and its dry, BUT it will NOT cause mildew. It lets moisture out/in; doesn't trap it in.
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I do use the 303 aerospace protectant about every 3-4 weeks. Since I don't have a garage, the car is exposed all day...all year.
I'm really considering storing the Z in a storage unitthis winter. Reason being...I attribute the ice buildup in tearing the seam edges of my soft top this last season.
Anyways, I think i'll get a Nissan OEM car cover and just use it only on sunny days. When I get home from work, I'll take it off before dusk to prevent any collection of condensation underneath.
I'm really considering storing the Z in a storage unitthis winter. Reason being...I attribute the ice buildup in tearing the seam edges of my soft top this last season.
Anyways, I think i'll get a Nissan OEM car cover and just use it only on sunny days. When I get home from work, I'll take it off before dusk to prevent any collection of condensation underneath.
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Originally Posted by dhwang80
I do use the 303 aerospace protectant about every 3-4 weeks. Since I don't have a garage, the car is exposed all day...all year.
I'm really considering storing the Z in a storage unitthis winter. Reason being...I attribute the ice buildup in tearing the seam edges of my soft top this last season.
Anyways, I think i'll get a Nissan OEM car cover and just use it only on sunny days. When I get home from work, I'll take it off before dusk to prevent any collection of condensation underneath.
I'm really considering storing the Z in a storage unitthis winter. Reason being...I attribute the ice buildup in tearing the seam edges of my soft top this last season.
Anyways, I think i'll get a Nissan OEM car cover and just use it only on sunny days. When I get home from work, I'll take it off before dusk to prevent any collection of condensation underneath.
06-10-2008, 10:05 AM
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Solution = Don't buy a cheap cover. The nissan OEM is going to run you $200ish. It DOESN'T trap moisture. I own one and use it all the time, but hey, wtf do I know.
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The WeatherShield Car Cover is custom-made to fit your vehicle
Virtually waterproof WeatherShield fabric absorbs a mere 2% of water and is fully breathable to allow evaporation
The WeatherShield Car Cover can be dried with a quick shake and folded-up into the size of a football for compact storage
For easy cleaning, simply toss the WeatherShield Car Cover in the home washing machine
The WeatherShield Car Cover is paint and finish-safe
Equipped with grommets for a tie-down cable and your antenna
06-11-2008, 10:56 AM
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Sorry about that I assumed you were referring to a soft top. The vinyl tops are much more resistant to mildew build up and shouldn't have problems under normal conditions. The 303 Aerospace Protectant would be my product of choice for protection.
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