Car Covers

[NorCam]

I use these light weight indoor car covers made of a stretchable cotton lycra material and when removed they are a small little bundle of balled up fabric. Easily washed in gentle machine load (front load type) or hand washed and hung to dry. I used to have those thick grey covers with the fleece but they were so big all I could do was take them to the dry cleaners to wash at $50 a pop. Needless to say those are no longer used around here.

[Crush]

Originally Posted by NorCam

I use these light weight indoor car covers made of a stretchable cotton lycra material and when removed they are a small little bundle of balled up fabric. Easily washed in gentle machine load (front load type) or hand washed and hung to dry. I used to have those thick grey covers with the fleece but they were so big all I could do was take them to the dry cleaners to wash at $50 a pop. Needless to say those are no longer used around here.

Do you have a brand name?
Thx

[Xplantdad]

I go to the local Laundromat with quarters...and wash and dry it there...comes out great. California car cover.

[BTL]

It is probably 25 years old. Never outside. Replaced it about 10 years ago , to cover the car while I got this one cleaned. Never happened. Not sure the make, big heavy, fleece lined. Dry cleaners won't clean it. Might try washing it as suggested and let it air dry in the spring.

[67BelAir427]

A few years ago I took my synthetic cover to a busy laundramat with commercial size machines. Washed in cold water, and then placed it in an oversize dryer with the heat setting to COOL. No heat used at all. Left and returned half an hour later. Walked in and all I could smell was burning plastic. Seems the settings on the dryer were not functioning.Huge hole melted through the cover, melted plastic ... I managed to bundle up the cover and get out of the place without getting attacked. The manufacturer sent me a yard of the fabric and I had an awning repair company sew a patch. Have not been back to the laundramat since.

[jdv69z]

Originally Posted by 67BelAir427

Walked in and all I could smell was burning plastic. Seems the settings on the dryer were not functioning.Huge hole melted through the cover, melted plastic ... I managed to bundle up the cover and get out of the place without getting attacked.

I'm sorry about the ruined car cover, but the line about not getting attacked made my day!

[The Boss]

Originally Posted by 67BelAir427

A few years ago I took my synthetic cover to a busy laundramat with commercial size machines. Washed in cold water, and then placed it in an oversize dryer with the heat setting to COOL. No heat used at all. Left and returned half an hour later. Walked in and all I could smell was burning plastic. Seems the settings on the dryer were not functioning.Huge hole melted through the cover, melted plastic ... I managed to bundle up the cover and get out of the place without getting attacked. The manufacturer sent me a yard of the fabric and I had an awning repair company sew a patch. Have not been back to the laundramat since.

I've been thinking about this post since I read it yesterday - if you set the machine right and it ruined your cover, why didn't you walk up to the owner and demand a replacement?

[NorCam]

Originally Posted by Crush

Do you have a brand name?
Thx

Onyx Cover. Bought a few off eBay seller Autofunparts $139 each