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Prius C car cover

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by KimGT, Aug 19, 2013.

  1. KimGT

    KimGT Junior Member

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    The Prius is my daily driver and wouldn't normally cover my car, but I may need to because of conditions at my work. We recently got assigned parking spots and mine is right under a tree that just showers the car with sap. I didn't mind it at first but now even after cleaning it off I'm noticing some etching or something that won't come off even after claying the roof. To save the car, I was thinking to get a nice Toyota car cover, but nothing is available. Anyone here have experience on this?
     
    #1 KimGT, Aug 19, 2013
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    KaliforniaKid 2013 Prius v Five 2012 Priuc c Four

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    I have cats that love to walk on my warm car, especially after they do their thing leaving kitty litter paw prints and sandpapering the paint. And when they slide off the hood, man do they leave scratch marks...

    So I got the local autoparts store $39 cheap-o cover for the C.
    I consider it disposeable in a year or two.
     
    #2 KaliforniaKid, Aug 20, 2013
  3. KimGT

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    cool, thanks! I was going to take this route but I figured I might as well make this a worthy investment. I bought a Microbead car cover that will work in the rain, has a skirt you can tighten for wind and has a lifetime warranty. will post pics and review when it arrives.

    Costs alot more but it has pockets for the mirrors and attenna.
     
    #3 KimGT, Aug 20, 2013
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    Recieved my car cover from Microbead, its a thin light cover that has a silver coating, works great and I really like how easy it is to put on but they sent the wrong application I got a standard prius instead of a C. They're working on getting me the right cover but if this one is any indication of the quality, i think i'm going to be very happy.
     
    #4 KimGT, Aug 26, 2013
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    Does it help to keep the car cooler as well? I know that was not your intended purpose but it would be cool if it did! (Pun intended)
     
    #5 steveoknievo, Aug 26, 2013
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    I haven't checked any before and after temps but I'm sure it does. The silver coating is very reflective and takes the brunt of the harsh sunlight, so I'm sure it is cooler. If you used the cover and left your windows cracked open I'm sure that would be better.

    Will get some pictures up when I get the correct one.
     
    #6 KimGT, Aug 27, 2013
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    Please do, would be great to hear your thoughts on it!
     
    #7 steveoknievo, Aug 27, 2013
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    here is a stock photo of one just for reference:

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    #8 KimGT, Aug 27, 2013
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    Make sure the cover is breathable, if not you may do more harm then good. Also make sure you keep the car well waxed to help lessen any possible scratch's from daily use of the cover.
     
    #9 orenji, Aug 29, 2013
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    Haha, yeah the cover is breathable. Good point, I had just waxed the car thoroughly before using the cover.
     
    #10 KimGT, Aug 29, 2013
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    Pictures of actual product:
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    Note: These pics were taken right after unboxing and putting it on, so the wrinkles were just temporary.

    Fitment is extremely good, the cover is very snug to the body so there isn't a doubt its custom fit for the car. Extremely simple to put on, and has a great skirt on the sides that don't hang too low to the ground but offer full coverage of the body. Its PERFECT!
     
    #11 KimGT, Sep 4, 2013
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    Nice, make sure you use a cover lock, so that it does not go missing.
     
    #12 orenji, Sep 4, 2013
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    I'm intruiged by the little ears for the mirrors. In the very old days when I had a reason to use a car cover, I would fold the mirrors in when using the cover.
     
    #13 Rob.au, Sep 14, 2013
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