[IBAmyB]

We have a 2011 C350. My husband is deployed and I want to get a cover for it for the winter since I will be using our SUV (better in the snow, and we don't have a garage).

Any recommendations on the best company? I know good ones are pricey, but in my opinion it's worth it.

 

[togwt]

Car Cover Product Selection

A quality car cover with a soft inner liner will not damage the paint; the key is to put the cover on a car that is clean and waxed. This will help prevent any possible damage from environmental damage (ultra violet radiation, acidic bird and insect excrement, airborne dirt and grime, acid rain, and etc). It will also keep the interior cooler avoiding the damage caused by ultra violet radiation and subsequent photo degradation. This results in discoloration, fading, embitterment, cracking, chalking and/or loss of interior vinyl, leather upholstery, carpeting, and etc

A car cover must allow transpiration; when you have any solid or liquid in a humid environment, you have absorption of water at the surface. Moisture due to condensation must to allowed to dissipate, otherwise the paint will haze and if moisture is trapped it will damage the paint surface. For these reasons when storing a vehicle never place anything (i.e. a water-proof tarp) on top of a car cover

Long Term Outdoor: WeathersheildTM heavy duty (HD) - primarily for intense sun environments and long-term storage provides optimum protection from a multi-layer breathable (heavyweight) fabric.

Websites

a) http:// Car Covers | Covercraft & Coverking Car Cover, SUV & Truck Covers
Europe-http//:Covercraft Europe is the worlds largest maker of custom-fit car covers, motorbike & scooter covers, jet-ski covers, pet covers, pet pads and cargotech bags
b) Covercraft Vehicle Protection Products

 

[c300miami]

Hello

I just purchase and had install in my c300 a 3M clear bra is really worth the cost. I paid $350 for the front bumper, but I'm not sure if you are looking for a stronger one. 3M gives you 5 year warrnty. Hope it helps. Enjoy your car.

We have a 2011 C350. My husband is deployed and I want to get a cover for it for the winter since I will be using our SUV (better in the snow, and we don't have a garage).

Any recommendations on the best company? I know good ones are pricey, but in my opinion it's worth it.

 

[Mike K.]

IBAmyB,

Just a suggestion. Out at JB Lewis/McCord, the command offers dry storage to those deploying. And not on base, they've leased one of the many large warehouses around here. Car transporters load your car on base, off load into the storage building. It dry, secure, weather proof. When you get back, it gets retrieved and delivered back to you. My understanding is it's no charge to the service member.:thumbsup:

The other option might be a dry inflatable "cocoon", often shown in the backs of some car mag's.

Good luck.

Mike K.

 

[Benznoob26]

I thought it was bad to put a cover on a car outside, in the winter?

 

[togwt]

I thought it was bad to put a cover on a car outside, in the winter?

Any covering that will not allow transpiration / evaporation of moisture will be problematic for your cars paint