To Cover or Not to Cover?... That is the Question

To Cover or Not to Cover?... That is the Question

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Junglehop

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363 posts

189 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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I thought it best to consult the oracle that is PH regarding this matter; For those of us not fortunate enough to own a garage and tuck ones pride and joy away each night/week how is the best way to keep the bloody thing clean?

I have read innumerable threads about how to wash a car; claying,snowfoam,57 buckets,Leprechaun’s earwax etc and can confirm that its well within my abilities to wash a car. However once washed how do you keep it clean? One slight rain shower and there's watermarks everywhere.. or one night out in the open and there's general detritus, pollen, dust, pollution and crap everywhere. what methods to people have to a) prevent this and b) rectify this issue?

Some may vouch for car covers. I have a supposedly decent one but it still traps moisture in (even worse for a fiberglass car!) and will act like sandpaper unless perfectly clean. What are peoples respective views and how do you go about keeping your car in great shape? any thoughts?!?!?

Junglehop

Original Poster:

363 posts

189 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Thanks for the reply folks...

Im afraid building a garage aint an option. the car is parked on off st parking infornt of my flat in west London! I have never clayed it, to scared. its a 1981 Turbo Esprit with metallic paint that has lasted since 1981 with only a few stone ships/blemishes, I wouldn't want to take some clay to it and destroy it!