• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Car cover to take snow off quicker?

amdhunter

amdhunter

Lifer
Snow season's coming. I want to avoid snow at all costs until the Spring when I plan to detail the car for the upcoming year.

Is it a good idea to get a car cover to protect the car from snow? If I have a heavy snow, will it be easier to clean snow off the car with a cover on?

Would it be possible to lift the cover and throw the snow off or will it be a huge PITA?
 
Heavy snow could be a problem, but other than the weight the idea should work well. You might end up ruining the cover though by tearing it.
 
A cover might be nice because you could brush off snow without worrying about scratching your car (if that's a concern), but I don't think you'll save much time overall because you'll have to deal with putting away a snowy car cover.
 
The cover will be warmer than the car causing the snow to melt and soak through then re freeze the cover to the car...
 
I grew up in upstate NY and can tell you that clearing off snow is far easier than dealing with a car cover. Anyways, what are you planning on doing with a snow covered car cover? Either you spend a huge amount of time getting all the snow off (which you probably never will) or you put a snow covered car cover in the back of the car where it will melt and soak everything.
 
This is what you need

0211flamethrower.jpg


Ironically I found this on an article about using flamethrowers for snow removal...
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/citydesk/2010/02/11/bring-back-the-flamethrowers/
 
JCH13 said:
A cover might be nice because you could brush off snow without worrying about scratching your car (if that's a concern), but I don't think you'll save much time overall because you'll have to deal with putting away a snowy car cover.
Click to expand...

Good point. That would be an issue. I had issues with my Trunk freezing on my Jetta, and I wouldn't want to stick it IN my back seat (or take it home to melt on the floor.)
 
Bignate603 said:
I grew up in upstate NY and can tell you that clearing off snow is far easier than dealing with a car cover. Anyways, what are you planning on doing with a snow covered car cover? Either you spend a huge amount of time getting all the snow off (which you probably never will) or you put a snow covered car cover in the back of the car where it will melt and soak everything.
Click to expand...

And this clinches it. No cover I guess. 🙂
 
Go on CL and get a car port frame for cheap and put either a quality tarp on it or put up of a corrugated metal roof. A friend of mine found a used carport with tarp big enough to put his fire engine under for about $200. Yes, fire engine... what of it? :whiste:
 
JCH13 said:
Go on CL and get a car port frame for cheap and put either a quality tarp on it or put up of a corrugated metal roof. A friend of mine found a used carport with tarp big enough to put his fire engine under for about $200. Yes, fire engine... what of it? :whiste:
Click to expand...

Unless you have neighbors who you don't hate, and are not blind. Then don't do this.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top