You have really explained the damage well enough. Has it actually eaten into, or through. The clearcoat? Grab a plastic bag and run your hand over it, also try running a fingernail lightly over the damaged spot. Does it feel like the damaged portion is raised? Or does it feel like it actually drops below the regular painted finish? Or does it just feel kinda rough with no clear lip on either side?
@@BigBear-- sadly these cars do not have clear coat so it ate through the finish. Mitsubishi uses single stage for paint on these cars. It did not come out even with 2k grit wet sand (another video I made after this.)
The famous milk cloud from the car cover. It happens when it rains and the wax from the car combined with the material from cover dry together. I left my cover off for a month no wash no wax and it went away.
Seal Skin Covers... waterproof vinyl outside, microfiber/felt inside... fit to YOUR car or truck. Via their instruction; Step one: Wash/clean your car. Thats literally their first step in how to put your car cover on. Not doing it, dirt, debris etc will rub and cause scratches etc If you did clean it and it still did it, pay a detail guy to do it right and then cut/buff your clear coat lol
I definitely washed it every time I put the cover back on the car. Sadly Mitsubishi used single stage paint on these cars lol. But I will try a really light wet sand with 3k grit and buff. What’s the worst that can happen now? 😅
@@WasleySchultz true which is why my father bought a seal skin car cover and had put it on my mother’s Mitsubishi suv that had just had the font end except the fenders and Orem over fenders he had just washed and dried the suv very light and breathable not heavy and layered and doesn’t damage the paint of the suv but doesn’t fit because the car has been fitted with a fully functional aftermarket off road snorkel and aftermarket wheels but I will soon not fit once mother has a roof rack fitted and the Suv lifted a little bit
It is called, blushing. It is caused when a damp cover is on painted surfaces and the sun heats the cover. In most cases, leave the car out in the sun and the blushing usually fades away in a few days. Do not wax it any more.....wax will slow the process of the paint blushing working out of the finish....takes a week or two. This has nothing to do with the brand of cover. In the future, remove the cover after a rain storm and let it dry out on a clothesline. Clean and dry the car before re-installing. I get all my covers from California Car Cover and the provided use instructions caution of this exact situation......leaving the car out in the sun is their recommendation and I have seen the blush disappear on other cars that experienced your situation.
These cheaper car covers are really only ok for short term use, a few days at most. Past that you're always risking damage with these cheaper non-breathable, "waterproof" covers. There are two main points of damage from car covers, abrasion damage, and chemical damage. Abrasion damage comes from dirt particles trapped between the paint and cover and over time act like a sandpaper on your finish. Even if you washed your car prior to placing the cover, by the time you finish the wash and get the cover on, some dust will settle on the paint, or already exist on the cover. That's not inclusing any dust that gets blown under the cover while it's on the car. Whether by wind, or heat and humidity lifting it directly from under the car. Chemical damage comes from heat and humidity/moisture. Because things can get under the cover, and/or could already be on your paint unless you fully decontaminated the paint. Even if you just washed it...unless you did a full decon, you'll still have minerals, brake dust and iron particles, minerals from acid rains, or even pollen that was already on it before you placed the cover, or pollen that blew under with the cover on. All those things by themselves aren't great. But when combined with moisture and/or heat, become more reactive. Pollen especially becomes acidic when combined with moisture. That's not even mentioning that with cheaper covers we often don't know the chemistry of the underlayment in contact with the paint, or any chemical treatment it might have had. Which also can react with your paint, when moisture and heat are present. Any protection you might have had on the car can also become more reactive due to the same processes...That's why long term storage, covers aren't a great idea, unless it's a really quality cover, that breathable, and the car was properly prepped before hand. Best solution is to keep it indoors, or under some kind of roof, with at most a light breathable car cover.
Many cheaper car covers are single layer and breathable, it's the more expensive ones that often don't breath. I have used cheap covers for years and had excellent luck. I have never had abrasion damage. One of my current cars is a 2018 Honda CR-V I used a car cover the day I brought it home from the dealership. The cover was very cheap and was rough to the touch. It felt like it would scratch cover and mess up clear coat but it didn't . I have been using the same type of cover for the 5 years I have had it. The Car looks like new when I wash it. My intent is to keep the car from getting sun damage outside and inside. The sun can damage your tires (dry rot), body paint, all plastic and rubber trim around windows and doors, wipers, and headlights, inside it does a number on your upholstery and dash. A Cover also decreases the heat in a car.
@@ronalddean3630I'd first need to understand what your use case is before making a recommendation. Along with what vehicle it's going on, what color/type of paint. Where will it be stored with the cover on, and for how long. Also what level of preservation/protection you're looking for? In general I wouldn't recommend storing the vehicle long term outdoors with a cover on. Any long term storage should be indoors, ideally in a climate controlled environment. I know we don't all live in an ideal world. So please provide me with some details first, if you want a specific recommendation.
I had a cover from this same company and it left swirls all over the car and on any areas where the cover was tighter to the body, it left scuffs similar to if you wet sanded with 1500 grit sand paper. My wife and I received them as a gift and I ended up hounding their customer service department enough to get them both returned. We were absolutely dissatisfied with the quality as all it did was required a paint correction to be done.
A $149.99 car cover is nothing to pay for a quality car cover. I plan on purchasing a "Superwave" cover from "California Car Cover" for my 2024 Subaru Forester. It's pricey at $612.00. I've had this cover in the past with no issues. Only downside is the current cost.
I'm in New England and I bought a Seal Skin for my old Porsche. Garbage. The first leaked. The car was completely wet underneath. So, I reported it to them and for $35 they'd send me another. I did. It stayed waterproof for about two weeks. I have to put a tarp underneath now. The Seal Skin is a little better looking than a tarp so I double them up. Don't fall for the paid endorsers or the hype. They suck.
@wasleyschultz I appreciate you sharing this with us. I have one car cover, but have not used it in a while. Sorry to see your situation. Has it gotten any better as of the end of July? I read down on the comments and lots of good information especially from @BigBear. I have looked at car covers in all price ranges, from $39, which I would never buy, up to $1,000. The company claims are all glowing! Yet, as I am learning, it is not a good experience for some. I remember seeing a post on a Mercedes forum, where the the member said he always removes the cover after a rain to dry it out. Well, that makes sense, but think about it, what about early spring, when we get the weeks of, rain on and rain off. Leave the house at 8:30 a.m., by noon it rains, then the sun comes out, then it rains again. Summer is worse...just 2 weeks ago on the east coast. 96-degrees..everything bakes, then some rain, sun comes out again and more baking, just the situation @BigBear talked about. Ugh! Is there ANY cover that actually works? I would pay up to $600 if it does what it should do as promised. OMG, what is the solution? Is it back to the weekly detailing, with now popular ceramic coatings for those who don't have a garage? No cover at all is what I am hearing now. Do carports offer anything other than protection from direct sun rays at 12:00 noon? Pollen blows everywhere. Some say frequent washing, others say no, don't use water, it starts rust, others say wash and drive immediately. Blahhh, Blahhh. So, it seems like the enclosed garage, and a lightweight cover is the answer...for those who have a garage. What is left for those who don't have a garage? Trains and Ubers?
I’m starting to learn the best thing is a garage too. I’m considering putting a canvas sail tent thing over my driveway so at least it’s out of the sun. If you don’t have a garage, best thing to do from experience now is keep up with wax.
Thanks for this review. I almost ordered a cover from this company. I understand the limitations of a car cover but their response convinced me not to buy from them.
Without going in to too much detail they wanted me to take down the video for a BS deal that would benefit them. I find more value in keeping the video up.
@@WasleySchultzthanks for being transparent about this company’s behavior and actions. I noticed that they had really good reviews on their website, but when you go to click on the reviews, they aren’t even clickable. Which seemed ultra suspicious to me so here I am in YT looking for real-life reviews. I’m sorry it happened to both your vehicles. :/
I got a cover from them for my 02 SE Miata. Currently have the same problem all over the hood of my car and it won’t come out. Tried letting it sit in the sun for a couple days and buffing it out with some compound and nothing. Probably gonna have to get the hood repainted and I’m beyond upset about it.
I have a wrap on my car and wanted it to last longer with it in the sun since we have two cars and only a one car garage. Not sure if this would apply to my vehicle or not.
Seal Skin covers -I'm on my second now. They suck. You will have water under the cover shortly after purchase. I have to put a tarp underneath. I think the positive reviews are from folks with no rain.
Hello, Im sorry. Do you thik it can be all about the car cover being "impervious"? I mean, perhaps himidity can not get out. But really, my guess that would require a long period of time to cause that damage. Is it humid over there? Was it rainy since the day one you put that cover on your car?
It gets very humid where I am yes. This happened after a few days of nice weather and it wasn’t very humid. You’re right though I believe this cover is not breathable.
@@WasleySchultz Hello again. I think there is hope for you. Yesterday I wrote here a link to another video, another guy got the same problem as you and he fixed it with a heat gun, you know, like the ones for hair. He says it can be fixed allowing your car under direct sun several days in a row. "White spots on the car paint after the car was under the cover and recent rain" thats the video. Wonder why my comment was deleted but I want to help. Im experiencing the same problem as you.
@@WasleySchultz I wish you the best. I have the same problem. My car has been two days under the sun and no improvement. Also, in my case the white spots have a somewhat rough non smooth texture... Is it the same in your case?
I guarantee if you chip a bit of that spot of it’s gonna flake off. My bros EB Evo 8 started like that now it’s mate cause there no clear left on the roof lmao. Moisture got underneath.
don't purchase seal skins, it destroyed the paint on the roof of my truck, seal skin customer service told me i just put the cover on wrong, and they don't warranty for that. total waste of money
i dont think its a car cover issue all videos and instructions for car covers say do not put and forge t.check regularily , so i wouldnt ever put a cover on a car put it outside and hope everything with moisture and sun and etc go ok... you said u put it for one month so i guess something happened in between and the cover you got doesnt have holes for moisture to get out.
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Can it be fixed? Have you been in this situation? 😭
You have really explained the damage well enough. Has it actually eaten into, or through. The clearcoat? Grab a plastic bag and run your hand over it, also try running a fingernail lightly over the damaged spot. Does it feel like the damaged portion is raised? Or does it feel like it actually drops below the regular painted finish? Or does it just feel kinda rough with no clear lip on either side?
@@BigBear-- sadly these cars do not have clear coat so it ate through the finish. Mitsubishi uses single stage for paint on these cars. It did not come out even with 2k grit wet sand (another video I made after this.)
The famous milk cloud from the car cover.
It happens when it rains and the wax from the car combined with the material from cover dry together.
I left my cover off for a month no wash no wax and it went away.
@@geoengineering5405 mine never went away. I’m actually going to just wrap the roof until I can’t afford a full respray on the car.
@@geoengineering5405You're lucky it was only wax. Actual paint damage is very common with prolonged car cover use.
Seal Skin Covers... waterproof vinyl outside, microfiber/felt inside... fit to YOUR car or truck. Via their instruction; Step one: Wash/clean your car. Thats literally their first step in how to put your car cover on. Not doing it, dirt, debris etc will rub and cause scratches etc If you did clean it and it still did it, pay a detail guy to do it right and then cut/buff your clear coat lol
I definitely washed it every time I put the cover back on the car. Sadly Mitsubishi used single stage paint on these cars lol. But I will try a really light wet sand with 3k grit and buff. What’s the worst that can happen now? 😅
@@WasleySchultz Always PPF clear bra or Wrap as a last resort. 😅
Good point. I’ll be wrapping for the time being 😂
@@WasleySchultz true which is why my father bought a seal skin car cover and had put it on my mother’s Mitsubishi suv that had just had the font end except the fenders and Orem over fenders he had just washed and dried the suv very light and breathable not heavy and layered and doesn’t damage the paint of the suv but doesn’t fit because the car has been fitted with a fully functional aftermarket off road snorkel and aftermarket wheels but I will soon not fit once mother has a roof rack fitted and the Suv lifted a little bit
It is called, blushing. It is caused when a damp cover is on painted surfaces and the sun heats the cover. In most cases, leave the car out in the sun and the blushing usually fades away in a few days. Do not wax it any more.....wax will slow the process of the paint blushing working out of the finish....takes a week or two.
This has nothing to do with the brand of cover. In the future, remove the cover after a rain storm and let it dry out on a clothesline. Clean and dry the car before re-installing.
I get all my covers from California Car Cover and the provided use instructions caution of this exact situation......leaving the car out in the sun is their recommendation and I have seen the blush disappear on other cars that experienced your situation.
I wish I knew that before I tried to wet sand it out. Hopefully this will help someone in the future so thank you for your comment! I pinned it.
@@WasleySchultzdid it go away
@torreypines7337 it did not go away for me sadly
@@WasleySchultz It has never gone away with me. I have never heard of that ever going away.
Not surprised!
They ruin my paint, somebody gonna have to pay!
They wanted to send me a fraction of the cost to fix the paint. I chose to keep the video up instead.
Is this company the same as (Car Cover Factory)?
“Mitsubishi has always had crappy paint”. 1 month of a cover on a car ruins a 20 year old paint job??? Dude are you serious with this?
what level shield protection was this exact car cover that you purchased?
Gold Shield 5L
These cheaper car covers are really only ok for short term use, a few days at most. Past that you're always risking damage with these cheaper non-breathable, "waterproof" covers. There are two main points of damage from car covers, abrasion damage, and chemical damage. Abrasion damage comes from dirt particles trapped between the paint and cover and over time act like a sandpaper on your finish. Even if you washed your car prior to placing the cover, by the time you finish the wash and get the cover on, some dust will settle on the paint, or already exist on the cover. That's not inclusing any dust that gets blown under the cover while it's on the car. Whether by wind, or heat and humidity lifting it directly from under the car. Chemical damage comes from heat and humidity/moisture. Because things can get under the cover, and/or could already be on your paint unless you fully decontaminated the paint. Even if you just washed it...unless you did a full decon, you'll still have minerals, brake dust and iron particles, minerals from acid rains, or even pollen that was already on it before you placed the cover, or pollen that blew under with the cover on. All those things by themselves aren't great. But when combined with moisture and/or heat, become more reactive. Pollen especially becomes acidic when combined with moisture. That's not even mentioning that with cheaper covers we often don't know the chemistry of the underlayment in contact with the paint, or any chemical treatment it might have had. Which also can react with your paint, when moisture and heat are present. Any protection you might have had on the car can also become more reactive due to the same processes...That's why long term storage, covers aren't a great idea, unless it's a really quality cover, that breathable, and the car was properly prepped before hand. Best solution is to keep it indoors, or under some kind of roof, with at most a light breathable car cover.
The cover was temporary while I got my other car back on the road. This car lives in the garage. It wasn’t going to be a permanent solution.
Many cheaper car covers are single layer and breathable, it's the more expensive ones that often don't breath. I have used cheap covers for years and had excellent luck. I have never had abrasion damage. One of my current cars is a 2018 Honda CR-V I used a car cover the day I brought it home from the dealership. The cover was very cheap and was rough to the touch. It felt like it would scratch cover and mess up clear coat but it didn't . I have been using the same type of cover for the 5 years I have had it. The Car looks like new when I wash it. My intent is to keep the car from getting sun damage outside and inside. The sun can damage your tires (dry rot), body paint, all plastic and rubber trim around windows and doors, wipers, and headlights, inside it does a number on your upholstery and dash. A Cover also decreases the heat in a car.
I’ll be snagging a new cover soon and doing a review on it! Hopefully it’s better.
@BigBear what are you recommendations for a high-quality car cover? Thanks
@@ronalddean3630I'd first need to understand what your use case is before making a recommendation. Along with what vehicle it's going on, what color/type of paint. Where will it be stored with the cover on, and for how long. Also what level of preservation/protection you're looking for? In general I wouldn't recommend storing the vehicle long term outdoors with a cover on. Any long term storage should be indoors, ideally in a climate controlled environment. I know we don't all live in an ideal world. So please provide me with some details first, if you want a specific recommendation.
I had a cover from this same company and it left swirls all over the car and on any areas where the cover was tighter to the body, it left scuffs similar to if you wet sanded with 1500 grit sand paper. My wife and I received them as a gift and I ended up hounding their customer service department enough to get them both returned. We were absolutely dissatisfied with the quality as all it did was required a paint correction to be done.
Did you wash it first? If not you just had your truck put sandy pants on and ran a marathon and now wonder why its raw, red and sore lol
@@NXT_LVL Yes I washed it before. I wouldn't have put a cover on a dirty car.
I wish I dug deeper before I purchased mine! I’m sorry you went through the same situation!
A $149.99 car cover is nothing to pay for a quality car cover. I plan on purchasing a "Superwave" cover from "California Car Cover" for my 2024 Subaru Forester. It's pricey at $612.00. I've had this cover in the past with no issues. Only downside is the current cost.
$150 is not nothing. For some people that’s a lot of money! Including myself.
I'm in New England and I bought a Seal Skin for my old Porsche. Garbage. The first leaked. The car was completely wet underneath. So, I reported it to them and for $35 they'd send me another. I did. It stayed waterproof for about two weeks. I have to put a tarp underneath now. The Seal Skin is a little better looking than a tarp so I double them up. Don't fall for the paid endorsers or the hype. They suck.
I am learning this as well!
@wasleyschultz I appreciate you sharing this with us. I have one car cover, but have not used it in a while. Sorry to see your situation. Has it gotten any better as of the end of July? I read down on the comments and lots of good information especially from @BigBear. I have looked at car covers in all price ranges, from $39, which I would never buy, up to $1,000. The company claims are all glowing! Yet, as I am learning, it is not a good experience for some. I remember seeing a post on a Mercedes forum, where the the member said he always removes the cover after a rain to dry it out. Well, that makes sense, but think about it, what about early spring, when we get the weeks of, rain on and rain off. Leave the house at 8:30 a.m., by noon it rains, then the sun comes out, then it rains again.
Summer is worse...just 2 weeks ago on the east coast. 96-degrees..everything bakes, then some rain, sun comes out again and more baking, just the situation @BigBear talked about. Ugh! Is there ANY cover that actually works? I would pay up to $600 if it does what it should do as promised.
OMG, what is the solution? Is it back to the weekly detailing, with now popular ceramic coatings for those who don't have a garage? No cover at all is what I am hearing now. Do carports offer anything other than protection from direct sun rays at 12:00 noon? Pollen blows everywhere. Some say frequent washing, others say no, don't use water, it starts rust, others say wash and drive immediately. Blahhh, Blahhh. So, it seems like the enclosed garage, and a lightweight cover is the answer...for those who have a garage. What is left for those who don't have a garage? Trains and Ubers?
I’m starting to learn the best thing is a garage too. I’m considering putting a canvas sail tent thing over my driveway so at least it’s out of the sun. If you don’t have a garage, best thing to do from experience now is keep up with wax.
Thanks for this review. I almost ordered a cover from this company. I understand the limitations of a car cover but their response convinced me not to buy from them.
They reached back out to me because they saw my video. I chose to keep it up because I see more value in this video staying out for the masses.
@@WasleySchultzwhat was their response? My understanding is their cover is supposed to be breathable so blushing shouldn’t happen.
Without going in to too much detail they wanted me to take down the video for a BS deal that would benefit them. I find more value in keeping the video up.
@@WasleySchultzthanks for being transparent about this company’s behavior and actions. I noticed that they had really good reviews on their website, but when you go to click on the reviews, they aren’t even clickable. Which seemed ultra suspicious to me so here I am in YT looking for real-life reviews. I’m sorry it happened to both your vehicles. :/
@msSapphiric no problem! I never trust reviews on one’s website so I agree that’s sketchy.
I got a cover from them for my 02 SE Miata. Currently have the same problem all over the hood of my car and it won’t come out. Tried letting it sit in the sun for a couple days and buffing it out with some compound and nothing. Probably gonna have to get the hood repainted and I’m beyond upset about it.
Damn I’m sorry to hear that! I feel your pain.
I have a wrap on my car and wanted it to last longer with it in the sun since we have two cars and only a one car garage. Not sure if this would apply to my vehicle or not.
I won’t be able to tell you for a long time. This car sits in my garage so it’ll last a lot longer than my other car that sits always 24/7.
Thank you for posting this!!!
Of course! I just wanted something to protect from mostly the sun and now I need a new paint job.
The word "waterproof" was your 1st mistake. A car cover needs to be able to breath. Being Waterproof does not allow any moisture to evaporate.
You love and you learn. I just learned the hard way. :/
Thanks for your review, Wasley. Sorry your car's paint got ruined. Good luck in the future.
Thanks man! It’s unfortunate but it gives me an excuse to get it completely repainted again 😂
Seal Skin covers -I'm on my second now. They suck. You will have water under the cover shortly after purchase. I have to put a tarp underneath. I think the positive reviews are from folks with no rain.
Good to know! Thanks for your insight!
What kind of acorn was that a 10 pounder?
Lmao no they were about an inch in diameter tho
Hello, Im sorry. Do you thik it can be all about the car cover being "impervious"? I mean, perhaps himidity can not get out. But really, my guess that would require a long period of time to cause that damage. Is it humid over there? Was it rainy since the day one you put that cover on your car?
It gets very humid where I am yes. This happened after a few days of nice weather and it wasn’t very humid. You’re right though I believe this cover is not breathable.
@@WasleySchultz Hello again. I think there is hope for you. Yesterday I wrote here a link to another video, another guy got the same problem as you and he fixed it with a heat gun, you know, like the ones for hair. He says it can be fixed allowing your car under direct sun several days in a row. "White spots on the car paint after the car was under the cover and recent rain" thats the video. Wonder why my comment was deleted but I want to help. Im experiencing the same problem as you.
Whoa!!! I’ll look it up thank you! Unfortunately I already tried to fix it with wet sanding and it didn’t work. I’ll try this!
@@WasleySchultz I wish you the best. I have the same problem. My car has been two days under the sun and no improvement. Also, in my case the white spots have a somewhat rough non smooth texture... Is it the same in your case?
@bambampepe it was a little rough yes. Which is why I thought it burned itself in to the paint.
I guarantee if you chip a bit of that spot of it’s gonna flake off. My bros EB Evo 8 started like that now it’s mate cause there no clear left on the roof lmao. Moisture got underneath.
For sure what happened. I ended up wrapping the roof!
What is the BRAND???
It’s in the title of the video. That’s the company I bought it from.
Same cover damaged my paint on roof and hood
Damn I’m sorry to hear that man!!!
don't purchase seal skins, it destroyed the paint on the roof of my truck, seal skin customer service told me i just put the cover on wrong, and they don't warranty for that. total waste of money
Good to know thanks!!
Thank you 😊
Any time!
Thanks for the info won’t buy one I was going to buy one now I’m not, sorry for your car 🙏
Sure thing! I appreciate it. I wrapped the roof it looks pretty good now.
i dont think its a car cover issue all videos and instructions for car covers say do not put and forge t.check regularily , so i wouldnt ever put a cover on a car put it outside and hope everything with moisture and sun and etc go ok... you said u put it for one month so i guess something happened in between and the cover you got doesnt have holes for moisture to get out.
I didn’t leave it for a month without checking. It was closer to a week. I drive the car roughly once a week when it was outside.
Looks like some sort of a chemical reaction, rapid oxidation
I assume hot spots from the cover mixed with water and wax.
We were about to buy 5 of them. not anymore
Good call!!!
Omg almost bought this one 😮
Yeah not a fan how the outcome!
I think your mistaken
How so?
poor blue by you :(
Yeah it sucks man :/
This is user error...not the product.
How so?
Dude, you ruined your car, not them!
Oh ok.
It’s not the paint. It’s a cheap Shit cover. It will completely deteriorate after 2-1/2 years.
I would suspect so!