Purchasing Truck Cover , Wise use of Scarce Funds?

[fordy]

..............Currently I'm making payments on a 2003 Chevy 3500 dually too pull my 5'ver . This truck sat inside a barn when not in use , consequently the paint job looks very good ! Now , it sits outside 24\7 and I'm afraid the paint will be degraded by the UV Unless I purchase a Truck Cover too keep it covered . I want too maintain it's 'LOOKS' for resale should that become necessary so I'm considering spending up too $300 or thereabouts for a Full Truck Cover . I will charge and then pay the CC after it arrives .
...............There many other uses(needs) for this money but I'm having a hard time making up my mind on this purchase . , thanks , fordy

[Bearfootfarm]

I got this for $400 and it's great storage for lots of things

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...26tbs%3Disch:1

It's withstood 80 MPH winds so far

[mightybooboo]

Get a good polish with UV blockers,use it on the plastic lamp covers too,makes all the difference.Use the prep,then the polish in the can,My Jetta looks new,its a 2001,and the plastic headlight lenses are crystal clear,all due to UV protection,I started out with prep,3 coats polish to follow in a row,same day,then a couple years every 6 months,now on a year or 2 schedule.This stuff is worth every dime

http://www.finishfirstpolish.com/

[mightybooboo]

I have some pics I will post in a couple days,they are amazing.

[fordy]

................Thanks Bobo ! I've also got too wax my trailer too , so this stuff may dovetail into that job as well ! It's Too hot outside for any significant activity but , hopefully the Wx will start cooling off by Oct. 1st . , fordy

[fordy]

Originally Posted by Bearfootfarm

I got this for $400 and it's great storage for lots of things

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...26tbs%3Disch:1

It's withstood 80 MPH winds so far

............Thanks , and I asked RV park manager about one of these and he says $30 amonth ! , fordy

[mightybooboo]

Been using Finish First Polish for 7 years,blocks 97% of UV rays...Im really sold on this stuff,available on the 'net.




Has a mirror finish to this day...






Absolutely no fade on plastic light covers...Headlights crystal clear but photo didnt work.




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[mightybooboo]

Double Click to enlarge pics
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This is the UV blocking polish Im using...
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Finish First Polish
FINISH FIRST uses a synthetic emulsifier cleaning agent to dissolve tar, road film, dirt and organic contaminants which cling to the paint even after washing. With this dissolving cleaning action, you will not create those "swirl marks" in your paint finish usually caused by organic wax cleaners. Not only will FINISH FIRST not create swirl marks, the cleaning emulsifiers will dissolve the contaminants embedded in old swirl marks and make them disappear. FINISH FIRST is unique to organic waxes because of its synthetic formula.

FINISH FIRST actually works better if you let it dry on your vehicle before removal for a minimum of 15 minutes to 2 hours. FINISH FIRST POLISH/FINISH is durable, weather resistant and able to build layers in order to enrich the depth of gloss. A regular wax coating, which is not durable, lacks the ability to build layers because the solvent grit of the second coat destroys the first coat. With FINISH FIRST the more coats you apply, the deeper the gloss and the greater the protection.

19.99/quart
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Does it work? These are the plastic lamp covers on my 8 year old Jetta.Crystal clear as new,you wont see that on unprotected cars....




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