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Old 08-02-2014, 01:59 PM
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Would you put a cover on your car on a open trailer?
 
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Old 08-02-2014, 02:51 PM
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I'm thinking not, it would probably get blown off/away if it's not properly secured (and securing it may be tough to do without posing issues to the car itself).
 
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Old 08-02-2014, 03:33 PM
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I would on a long distance trip
 
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Old 08-02-2014, 07:32 PM
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Not me, I bet all the buffeting and chaffing the cover would do, it would wear into your wax and perhaps clearcoat if you were to go a fair distance.

How would you secure the cover is the question. Is there a way one could do it and prevent a great amount of air from getting up and underneath the cover? Then perhaps you would not experience the chaffing effect.
 
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Old 08-02-2014, 07:49 PM
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I see people wrap the front of the car in something like a saran wrap. Protect the front and hood and that's it
 
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Old 08-02-2014, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep
I see people wrap the front of the car in something like a saran wrap. Protect the front and hood and that's it
That would work well, like a shrink wrap they use when wrapping stacked boxes on a pallet. Probably would be all one needs.
 
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Old 08-03-2014, 12:09 PM
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Have you seen the New cars with the white wrap on them during transport is that stuff available and is that safe?
 
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Old 08-03-2014, 12:34 PM
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Here is something similiar to what your talking about Mel. bet this idea of yours would work very well. I will remember this for myself and any longer trips.

TRANSPORTWRAP - Protect your Vehicle During Auto Transport with Plastic White Vinyl Wrap

Automotive Shrink Wrap - Automotive/Towing Supplies

Boatwrap protective coverings for all marine situations

Boat Marine Construction Shrink Wrap 14
 
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Old 08-03-2014, 12:50 PM
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I just got a cover craft cover the instructions say DO NOT USE WHILE TOWING!!!

Chaffing I guess?
 
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Old 08-04-2014, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ZIPPY02
Here is something similiar to what your talking about Mel. bet this idea of yours would work very well. I will remember this for myself and any longer trips.

TRANSPORTWRAP - Protect your Vehicle During Auto Transport with Plastic White Vinyl Wrap

Automotive Shrink Wrap - Automotive/Towing Supplies

Boatwrap protective coverings for all marine situations

Boat Marine Construction Shrink Wrap 14
That transwrap is what I want. I will order it this week.
 


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