[DML] Re: Car Covers- Hint

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think the original question was how to keep the squerals (spelling?)
from eating the cover. I have seen old-timers use mothballs (camphor)
under the car to keep the little critters away. They hate the fumes so
they will avoid the area. Even on a concrete floor plastic sheeting
will keep moisture down. Just put a piece of plastic on the concrete.
A 4 foot by 4 foot piece will do. If you collect ANY moisture on the
underside then you have a problem. You can paint the floor, jack the
car up into "Hover Mode" as I call it, or use plastic under the car or
you can do all of this or any combination. It really depends on the
environmental conditions like temperature, ground water table,
humidity, the local rodent population, etc. Talk to the local
collector car owners in your area. The old-timers will tell you what
works in your area and what doesn't. A Carcoon or other similar
products are very nice but pricey and aren't always necessary and even
they don't last forever.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@xxxx> wrote:
> Ground moisture isn't a problem on cement or asphalt. It IS a problem
> on natural surfaces, even without a car cover.
> 
> High dollar car covers are "breathable", which is a double edged sword
> -- they do let water evaporate from underneath, but also let a micro
> fine layer of dust through from above. Car can not be simply uncovered
> and driven without rinsing off with a hose first.
> 
> Even breathable car covers are bad news at the beach -- atmospheric
> salt doesn't evaporate. Car will rust from ABOVE faster than below.
> 





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