Anti-Hail Car Cover???
04-09-2008, 11:11 AM
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Anti-Hail Car Cover???
Hey guys! This week we got hit by a severe thunder storm which of course produced some amount of hail! 
Now after the storm I ended with visible hail damage on my roof and hood. The dents aren't too big, kinda minor I would say but still visible 
Was wondering does anyone know or can recommend a good car cover that would be able to prevent from this hail crap later in the future!???
Now after the storm I ended with visible hail damage on my roof and hood. The dents aren't too big, kinda minor I would say but still visible Was wondering does anyone know or can recommend a good car cover that would be able to prevent from this hail crap later in the future!???
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04-09-2008, 11:13 AM
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hard to say.. most car covers are just made out of fabric which probably wouldn't do much. Depends on how thick though. Tarp might help, but may not be good for the paint. Some sort of rubber material would probably absorb more of the energy than anything else..
I assume no garage, carport? And for the amount of times there is ever hail so bad that it damages the car.. probably not even worth it. That, and how can you predict hail? What if it rains at night? You going to put that thing on everyday?
I assume no garage, carport? And for the amount of times there is ever hail so bad that it damages the car.. probably not even worth it. That, and how can you predict hail? What if it rains at night? You going to put that thing on everyday?
04-09-2008, 11:18 AM
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hard to say.. most car covers are just made out of fabric which probably wouldn't do much. Depends on how thick though. Tarp might help, but may not be good for the paint. Some sort of rubber material would probably absorb more of the energy than anything else..
I assume no garage, carport? And for the amount of times there is ever hail so bad that it damages the car.. probably not even worth it. That, and how can you predict hail? What if it rains at night? You going to put that thing on everyday?
I assume no garage, carport? And for the amount of times there is ever hail so bad that it damages the car.. probably not even worth it. That, and how can you predict hail? What if it rains at night? You going to put that thing on everyday?
I'm usually aware of the severe weather before it storms so I been keeping my car safe, untill it stormed hard here over night and I couldn't do anything about it. Weather news usually warn if there's a chance of hail or strong winds, so most of the time I stay in touch of what's going on, but nights are different.
For example if I had some sort of a double/triple protective cover for my car, I could've at least pull it out for the night and safe my self from all that headache that's going on now.
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04-09-2008, 06:08 PM
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This is a bit ghetto, but it works, or at least it worked for me last year...1)buy several "egg crate(s)" that would normally go on a bed. (I used two queen size) 2) Cut to cover the trunk, top, and hood of your car. 3) Place normal car cover on top on the egg crates and car. (I had a friend to help, made it much easier) Of course you will want to clamp or weight the cover down to keep it from blowing off in the high winds.
--Disclaimer: This method did save me, as my friends car right next to me had some slight dents. It was not a severe hail storm (produced golf ball size hail) but many other cars had damage.
--Disclaimer: This method did save me, as my friends car right next to me had some slight dents. It was not a severe hail storm (produced golf ball size hail) but many other cars had damage.
04-10-2008, 09:21 AM
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04-10-2008, 11:37 AM
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Man it!!!!! So there's no anti-hail covers out there? I found some tripple protection car covers on sale out there, but who knows if they will save your car from the hail?
I also remember that my cousin had some sort of a pretty decent car cover for his Celica. As I remember it was a pretty thick cover layer and it was pretty soft which could abserve all the hail energy (but who knows). Don't know if his car ever got hit by any hail storm before.
BLK2BLU sound like a good idea. Not as simple as finding some sort of a thick cover which could observe the energy but if there's nothing else out there, that could be my way out.
I also remember that my cousin had some sort of a pretty decent car cover for his Celica. As I remember it was a pretty thick cover layer and it was pretty soft which could abserve all the hail energy (but who knows). Don't know if his car ever got hit by any hail storm before.
BLK2BLU sound like a good idea. Not as simple as finding some sort of a thick cover which could observe the energy but if there's nothing else out there, that could be my way out.
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04-10-2008, 12:57 PM
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Not sure if that would be enough, baseball sized hail hits the ground at nearly 100 mph. 
I've had two cars hammered by hail, only had liability on them (older cars) but that is one of the reasons I have full coverage on my Maxima.
I've had two cars hammered by hail, only had liability on them (older cars) but that is one of the reasons I have full coverage on my Maxima.
04-11-2008, 01:08 AM
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http://www.invention.net/pettigrew.htm
new design..maybe he can make one for you..possibly you could test it?
More stuff:
http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/10795...r_Vehicle.html
new design..maybe he can make one for you..possibly you could test it?
More stuff:
http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/10795...r_Vehicle.html
04-11-2008, 09:44 PM
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^^^^ Irish I don't see anything in your picture! Is there suppose to be something??? ........lol j/k yeahhh I know I have a garage as well but it's packed with tons of ...well garage stuff.
04-13-2008, 06:34 AM
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Now that I think about it, my kids are 6 & 7 and they've even felt an earthquake.
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04-18-2008, 12:58 PM
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Hail car cover website
We had some pretty bad weather last night in Benbrook, TX. I've been searching for a local store or online store where I can get a car cover to protect it from hail. I've damaged my car and it sucks! I found a website online where they're fixing to open up and sell their product pretty soon and I really think it will work once it's available. Next time you get on the internet get on this website www.covexcovers.com, you should find this helpful. Like I said the product is not available nor are there any prices, but you can email them or reserve a car cover, I know I will soon. Hope this helps 
04-18-2008, 08:18 PM
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We had some pretty bad weather last night in Benbrook, TX. I've been searching for a local store or online store where I can get a car cover to protect it from hail. I've damaged my car and it sucks! I found a website online where they're fixing to open up and sell their product pretty soon and I really think it will work once it's available. Next time you get on the internet get on this website www.covexcovers.com, you should find this helpful. Like I said the product is not available nor are there any prices, but you can email them or reserve a car cover, I know I will soon. Hope this helps
Thanks for the site!
06-09-2008, 08:31 PM
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what about one of those carports???
something like this...........
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20x20...spagenameZWDVW
something like this...........
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20x20...spagenameZWDVW
08-03-2009, 08:50 AM
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Hail cover 4 car
Hey guys! This week we got hit by a severe thunder storm which of course produced some amount of hail! Now after the storm I ended with visible hail damage on my roof and hood. The dents aren't too big, kinda minor I would say but still visible
Was wondering does anyone know or can recommend a good car cover that would be able to prevent from this hail crap later in the future!???
Now after the storm I ended with visible hail damage on my roof and hood. The dents aren't too big, kinda minor I would say but still visible Was wondering does anyone know or can recommend a good car cover that would be able to prevent from this hail crap later in the future!???
Hi,
There is a product on ebay, that will match your needs: just type "anti hail cover"
Greets, Igor
08-03-2009, 09:18 AM
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08-22-2009, 06:30 PM
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Hello everybody-new guy here,you are right that Hail is some bad news.Texas has it pretty bad in that area.So if ya would take the time and visit www.hailjacket.com and give me your thoughts;;;;;;;;Thanks
08-30-2009, 09:43 AM
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Where can I purchase the Nissan OEM car cover for the 5th gen without actually seeing the dealer?
I thought I saw a website or maybe ebay had them and it said Nissan on the front. Sucks to be anywhere near hail...feel sorry for you guys. If you ever consider moving make sure thats under the pro's.
I thought I saw a website or maybe ebay had them and it said Nissan on the front. Sucks to be anywhere near hail...feel sorry for you guys. If you ever consider moving make sure thats under the pro's.
09-04-2009, 04:01 AM
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Hi, there is a product on ebay, almost 1cm thick, with Tyvek Top Cover.
link: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/compound-anti-...d=p3286.c0.m14
link: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/compound-anti-...d=p3286.c0.m14
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