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Old Feb 14, 2022 | 04:15 PM
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Car Cover Advice

Is this just today's "super engineering micro-fiber" or did I just get ripped off?

Bought a 5 layer car cover online. And it wasn't cheap.

Five layers including a fleece inner liner. This is what arrived. It looks no different to the mid-tier ones I have bought at Autozone. The grey layer is obviously the outer layer, the white layer is the inner one.

Anyhow, I've reached out to the vendor to understand the difference in counting. If there is something I don't get about this, I'd appreciate anyone's take. Thanks a lot. John


5 Layer Car Cover. Only 2?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2022 | 09:24 AM
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OK...since no one knows, I'm open to wild guessing on your part. I'm thinking from a marketing standpoint, that it's possible a "layer" is simply a spray of waterproof coating. You do that three times, voila...you've got a five layer cover.

What's the thickest people have seen for a cover (outdoor style)? Thanks
 
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Old Feb 15, 2022 | 10:39 AM
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FTE does have a sub-forum that might be better suited for this sort of question. I think its title is Tonneau Covers etc?

I got no guesses, have never bought or needed a car cover.
 
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They do! You're right!!! Clearly a better student that I ever was.

I will clutter up the board with this post over there. Maybe a mod can delete this for me. Thanks.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2022 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by JP250
They do! You're right!!! Clearly a better student that I ever was.
Well not really, not even close---I've just been here quite a while now.

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I will clutter up the board with this post over there. Maybe a mod can delete this for me. Thanks.
It can stay here as it might help direct someone else to that same sub-forum if ever needed.
 
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