Air circulation and Car Covers
Discussion
My parking space, off street, is right under a tree so despite many saying that car covers are worse than leaving a car without I really need to use a cover, bird s
t is incredibly corrosive!
I was thinking about how to try and keep the car as aired as possible under the cover, I dismissed all the carcoon and parambulator options as I cant use them where the space is. So I thought about using a small solar powered fan to help keep the car ventilated and reduce moisture as much as possible.
I was thinking of using something like this..
Obviously it will only work with sufficient light but I think with this kit the fan will spin a little even on overcast days and the air movement does not need to be much...
Let me know what you think. The solar panel could be mounted over the cover on the roof of the car and the fan placed inside between car and cover.
t is incredibly corrosive!I was thinking about how to try and keep the car as aired as possible under the cover, I dismissed all the carcoon and parambulator options as I cant use them where the space is. So I thought about using a small solar powered fan to help keep the car ventilated and reduce moisture as much as possible.
I was thinking of using something like this..
Obviously it will only work with sufficient light but I think with this kit the fan will spin a little even on overcast days and the air movement does not need to be much...
Let me know what you think. The solar panel could be mounted over the cover on the roof of the car and the fan placed inside between car and cover.
Nedzilla said:
Are you parking the car up under cover for long periods?If it is still being used on a regular basis I wouldnt think damp underneath would be an issue.
Agree about the bird st though,esp on crap modern car paint.
Fairly long periods over winter. I would try to start it once a week.. but would often spend one to two weeks covered. Also it is for two cars, both from 1990..so rust is a consideration and moisture is the enemy.Agree about the bird s
t though,esp on crap modern car paint.I have a couple of car ports with eucalyptus trees up wind of them. When I had a nicely repainted Triumph in one of these for some time I found a little oil from the leaves settled on the paint, & a mould/mildew grew in the oil. It took a big cut to get this out of the paint.
When I parked another there, with a cover to protect it from this, after a fortnight of very wet weather, when the car was not uncovered, I found moisture damage in small pin pricks in the paint. These could not be entirely polished out.
I now have sewn cloth scoops towards the front & back of the cover, & holes to let air in under them. I run a rope through these, stretched reasonably tight, which holds the cover in a tent shape, a couple of feet above the car.
This has stopped any damage for a few years now. The only problem is the cars are often used in nice weather, & it is a hassle to pull the cover down, so I tie it up. It is a nuisance, but a minor price to pay for the protection of the cars.
Note; Must get rid of some cars.
When I parked another there, with a cover to protect it from this, after a fortnight of very wet weather, when the car was not uncovered, I found moisture damage in small pin pricks in the paint. These could not be entirely polished out.
I now have sewn cloth scoops towards the front & back of the cover, & holes to let air in under them. I run a rope through these, stretched reasonably tight, which holds the cover in a tent shape, a couple of feet above the car.
This has stopped any damage for a few years now. The only problem is the cars are often used in nice weather, & it is a hassle to pull the cover down, so I tie it up. It is a nuisance, but a minor price to pay for the protection of the cars.
Note; Must get rid of some cars.
Hasbeen said:
I have a couple of car ports with eucalyptus trees up wind of them. When I had a nicely repainted Triumph in one of these for some time I found a little oil from the leaves settled on the paint, & a mould/mildew grew in the oil. It took a big cut to get this out of the paint.
When I parked another there, with a cover to protect it from this, after a fortnight of very wet weather, when the car was not uncovered, I found moisture damage in small pin pricks in the paint. These could not be entirely polished out.
I now have sewn cloth scoops towards the front & back of the cover, & holes to let air in under them. I run a rope through these, stretched reasonably tight, which holds the cover in a tent shape, a couple of feet above the car.
This has stopped any damage for a few years now. The only problem is the cars are often used in nice weather, & it is a hassle to pull the cover down, so I tie it up. It is a nuisance, but a minor price to pay for the protection of the cars.
Note; Must get rid of some cars.
Interesting.. can you post some pics?When I parked another there, with a cover to protect it from this, after a fortnight of very wet weather, when the car was not uncovered, I found moisture damage in small pin pricks in the paint. These could not be entirely polished out.
I now have sewn cloth scoops towards the front & back of the cover, & holes to let air in under them. I run a rope through these, stretched reasonably tight, which holds the cover in a tent shape, a couple of feet above the car.
This has stopped any damage for a few years now. The only problem is the cars are often used in nice weather, & it is a hassle to pull the cover down, so I tie it up. It is a nuisance, but a minor price to pay for the protection of the cars.
Note; Must get rid of some cars.
It's all about what cover you use.
My g/f has a Suzuki Cappuccino and even with it's roof on it leaks like a seive.
Because of this it spends all of it's time under a cover.
We bought a stormshield cover form these guys..http://www.specialisedcovers.com/car-covers.html...and it is superb.
It is made from some clever breathing material so it can be under the cover for months of horrendous weather and when we uncover it, it is as we put it away.
Anyone who knows Cappuccinos will also know that they rust like a bd and after being under the cover for around 2 years, there's no rust to be seen.
The covers are tailored to your car and have 4 straps that go underneath the car to keep it in place.
Oh, and when I say it is tailored, I don't mean it sort of fit, it fits like a glove.
They aren't cheap, but they are worth it.
I don't work for them btw.
My g/f has a Suzuki Cappuccino and even with it's roof on it leaks like a seive.
Because of this it spends all of it's time under a cover.
We bought a stormshield cover form these guys..http://www.specialisedcovers.com/car-covers.html...and it is superb.
It is made from some clever breathing material so it can be under the cover for months of horrendous weather and when we uncover it, it is as we put it away.
Anyone who knows Cappuccinos will also know that they rust like a b
d and after being under the cover for around 2 years, there's no rust to be seen.The covers are tailored to your car and have 4 straps that go underneath the car to keep it in place.
Oh, and when I say it is tailored, I don't mean it sort of fit, it fits like a glove.
They aren't cheap, but they are worth it.
I don't work for them btw.
Edited by longshot on Thursday 23 August 11:47
Another option could be to use a loosely fitting cover.I had a westfield for a few yrs which I parked in my back garden as i dont have a garage.
I just used a large car cover and secured it at each end with a bungee cord which allowed plenty of wind/air to get underneath.Although not a car that would really rust as most of it was plastic it kept absolutely fine with no damp/mould etc anywhere.
Only trouble was it flapped around a bit and blew up like a balloon when it was very windy so had to make sure it was secure.
I just used a large car cover and secured it at each end with a bungee cord which allowed plenty of wind/air to get underneath.Although not a car that would really rust as most of it was plastic it kept absolutely fine with no damp/mould etc anywhere.
Only trouble was it flapped around a bit and blew up like a balloon when it was very windy so had to make sure it was secure.
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