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could i shrink wrap my car up for winter to keep it dry outside?

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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 10:56 AM
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could i shrink wrap my car up for winter to keep it dry outside?

im talkin like parking it on a giant sheet of plastic, then pulling the plastic over the car, and ducttaping taping the seams .
maybe have somting inside and under the car to absorb moisture.
or is this all a stupid idea.
Old Nov 6, 2003 | 01:56 PM
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I'm wondering about this idea too but I want to DRIVE my car as well
Old Nov 6, 2003 | 03:56 PM
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i know they shrink wrap boats when they dry dock them....i don't see why it wouldn't work on a car
Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:52 PM
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Though doubtful because of how cold it gets up there in Canada but..

shrink rap,duct tape and.... direct sunlight I doubt that this would happen to you since your winters are harsh but it could harm your car's paint and may promote rust if there is any condensation trapped under the wrap for extended periods of time. This reminded me of a prank a couple friends of mine played on another friend of mine.They shrink wrapped his truck early in the morning,looked like a giant bubble.Well by the time my friend woke up,on a Saturday-sleeps late, the sun had baked some of the s.w. on his truck's paint,ruining the paint.
Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:54 PM
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Re: Though doubtful because of how cold it gets up there in Canada but..

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shrink rap,duct tape and.... direct sunlight I doubt that this would happen to you since your winters are harsh but it could harm your car's paint and may promote rust if there is any condensation trapped under the wrap for extended periods of time. This reminded me of a prank a couple friends of mine played on another friend of mine.They shrink wrapped his truck early in the morning,looked like a giant bubble.Well by the time my friend woke up,on a Saturday-sleeps late, the sun had baked some of the s.w. on his truck's paint,ruining the paint.


In a single morning? Thanks for the heads up
Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:08 PM
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the sun melted the thin seran wrap
i dont think this will happen to thicker plastics witch the car covered in snow

thanks for the info tho
Old Nov 6, 2003 | 07:06 PM
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there is something like that now its called car jacket. i just bought one the other day. my cousin has had one for about 5 yrs. now and he swears by it!!!!!!
Old Nov 6, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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where can i get one?
in canada
Old Nov 6, 2003 | 10:03 PM
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Re: Re: Though doubtful because of how cold it gets up there in Canada but..

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In a single morning? Thanks for the heads up
Well I live in south Louisiana and it usually gets pretty hot down here with the heat and humidity.
Old Nov 6, 2003 | 10:06 PM
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Originally posted by kevin 2.8
the sun melted the thin seran wrap
i dont think this will happen to thicker plastics witch the car covered in snow

thanks for the info tho
Yeah it probably wouldn't melt something thick like plastic paint drop cloths but again it may hold in moisture and cause rust that's why car covers are sort of perforated.
Old Nov 7, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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car jacket

i got mine from michigan.the phone # 1-517-641-4881 they have a web site it is www. carbag.com the site doesnt show much but if you go to youre search engine and type in car jacket you will see what they look like.. harry
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