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I'd be needing to park the NSX outside (rain most of the time) for 1-2 months, would it be better to cover or not cover it? Is there any part on the NSX that can get rust? Many thanks.
- Nguyen
- Nguyen
zahntech said:Find a reputible Storage place to keep it inside...Wet cover on the paint for long periods is not good...sitting outside not good either..Good luck
redshift said:I would get a microfiber cover from hrant...
AU_NSX said:Please tell me more about this microfibre cover from Hrant???
I have always wanted a cover like this one...:
Hrant said:Michael, where have you been ......
Hrant said:Your list of orders is increasing so better coordiante it into one shipment ....... :biggrin:
http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/index_browse_part.cfm?focus=1462
Nguyen Nguyen said:I'd be needing to park the NSX outside (rain most of the time) for 1-2 months, would it be better to cover or not cover it? Is there any part on the NSX that can get rust? Many thanks.
- Nguyen
pbassjo said:Leaving the car outside will not damage it. Don't park it under a trees or where birds can perch over it and bomb it. Keep it clean and free from leaves and debris.
Cars sit on car lots and out in the open before final sale often for much longer.
It's supposed to be outside. It was made to be outside. That's why it has a roof, windows and wipers.
It's not a pizza, it's a car.
nsxtasy said:Car covers come in a variety of fabrics, including cotton, poly-cotton blends, layered fabrics like Evolution 4, and others.
My understanding is that there are two kinds of covers that are not suitable for outdoor use: (1) covers that do not "breathe" and keep moisture trapped underneath, without the ability to evaporate; and (2) soft covers (e.g. all cotton) which are not all that strong and might not stand up to the wind and other aspects of outdoor use as well as the layered and poly-cotton fabrics.
I thought that the OEM cover is either poly-cotton or a layered fabric; in either case, you should be able to use it outdoors. Those who claim otherwise, can you please provide more information why you say that?
pbassjo said:The plastic is to protect it from abrasion not UV. The paint is not so fragile and photochemically reactive that it can't stand a month or two out in your driveway.
nsxtasy said:Car covers come in a variety of fabrics, including cotton, poly-cotton blends, layered fabrics like Evolution 4, and others.
My understanding is that there are two kinds of covers that are not suitable for outdoor use: (1) covers that do not "breathe" and keep moisture trapped underneath, without the ability to evaporate; and (2) soft covers (e.g. all cotton) which are not all that strong and might not stand up to the wind and other aspects of outdoor use as well as the layered and poly-cotton fabrics.
I thought that the OEM cover is either poly-cotton or a layered fabric; in either case, you should be able to use it outdoors. Those who claim otherwise, can you please provide more information why you say that?
nsxtasy said:Car covers come in a variety of fabrics, including cotton, poly-cotton blends, layered fabrics like Evolution 4, and others.
My understanding is that there are two kinds of covers that are not suitable for outdoor use: (1) covers that do not "breathe" and keep moisture trapped underneath, without the ability to evaporate; and (2) soft covers (e.g. all cotton) which are not all that strong and might not stand up to the wind and other aspects of outdoor use as well as the layered and poly-cotton fabrics.
I thought that the OEM cover is either poly-cotton or a layered fabric; in either case, you should be able to use it outdoors. Those who claim otherwise, can you please provide more information why you say that?
I disagree. The purpose of a car cover has nothing to do with protecting the car from getting wet. It's possible for any car to get wet when covered, either from rain (which some covers protect against, more or less, and others don't) or from condensation. The main purpose of a car cover is to protect the car from sunlight, which fades the finish over time. Depending on the material used, some car covers can also protect to varying degrees against tree sap, bird droppings, small door dings, and curious neighbors.white93nsx said:I've used the OEM cover in the rain (not by choice) when I covered my car prior to a track event the next day but it rained that night and the cover was all wet, the car was all wet underneath. The cover breathes but is not water resistent so I would not use it outdoors if you expect rain or worst, snow.
wasenda said:Hello...for whatever it's worth I recently purchased a Satin Stretch Indoor Cover from CoverKing. It is the SOFTEST Fabric Available, made from some type of Lycra fabric (it has a sheen to it). It fits every contour of the vehicle. It has 'almost' invisible seams.
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I sold car accessory products for years and this BY FAR is the best made Custom Indoor Cover I have ever seen. The fabric is like nothing you've ever seen too. Mine was made in Red to match the car and draws up conversation from everyone who sees it!
AU_NSX said:Hey Wasenda, is it custom fit to fit the NSX? Or are there different sizes to suit many cars?