any recomondations???

 

Garage.


Any cover that rests on the car will beat up the paint when windy.

The artist who did the mural on my van in 89 said the paint would last longer uncovered. It's 2010 and it's just now showing sun damage.

 

Stay with a 100% cotton cover, as its important that the cover not trap mosture under it. Cotton will breath. As far as damage to the paint, if your cars is always clean when you pu the cover on, it should be ok. Don't cover a dirty car, as the abrasives in the dirt can damage the paint.

 

Go to calcarcover.com to check out covers. I have bought 3 from them and they are very good at answering your questions. If it is primarily going to be outside a 100% cotton cover is NOT going to be the best choice. I purchased the SUPERWEAVE for the HHR and it is 100% waterproof and dustproof and is guaranteed not to scratch the paint. Best cover I own. For my Z-28 I do have a car cover that is all cotton with a flannel lining but it is for limited outdoor use and for the garage and NOT for the rain. Just do not cover it on really windy days. I cover my HHR every day (except windy ones) and the paint looks like day one. I use a California Car Duster just b/4 I cover it so no dust can scratch the paint. Good luck....O.C. HHR

 

Wow, does the O.C. stand for Orange County or Obsessive-Compulsive?

As to wind buffeting, a buddy of mine bought a T/A once that had a bra, there was almost no paint left on the front end underneath it.

 

I've been using a cover since 06, no issues. Before I put the cover on I use a duster to get the light dirt/dust off the finish and quick detailer to clean around bottom of the car. If it rains the cover stays off until the next time I wash the car.

If you get lazy about caring for the finish before mounting the cover you might as well sand paper the paint

In California I'm more concerned about air pollution airborne residue from jet fuel (I live close to a marine corps air station) and the effects of the sun on the finish. I'm using a light cover( silvergard by coverking http://carcovers4less.com/coverking-car-covers.html) Their website has a good guide to use for the type of protection/cover you want.

 

It's all about location.

In SoCal or other sunbelt states, a car cover would be a must. But the OP is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Being a Midwest boy I can tell you that this latitude gets some hellacious winds, especially when you are close to the lake. Winters are also brutal, and the weight of snow on a car cover will grind right into the paint.

 

True..if I had a choice I'd put her in the garage, but I'm not on top of the food chain in my household

 

Though I don't cover the car regularly, I do have a cover that goes over the front and covers the windshield, which I do use when towing the HHR behind our motorhome. I'm always careful that there is a lot of fresh wax on any of the areas I cover, and if the car is not very very clean the cover does not go on. In two years of use, no sign of any paint wear or damage from the cover.