Car Cover Division WeatherShield HD Operating and safety instructions

IMPORTANT WARNINGS - PLEASE READ BEFORE USING COVER!
WARNING TO OWNERS OF REPAINTED VEHICLES: Use of a cover on any recently painted
surface may cause damage to that surface! If your vehicle has been repainted, check with
the painter or body shop on the specifics of how and when you can use this cover.
WARNING FOR USE IN HIGH WIND AREAS: When using this cover in high wind areas (and
for prolonged storage), use the loops and rope provided to securely pull the cover tight under
the center of the car. his should be done even if the optional lock and cable is being used.
he cover is not designed to replace a garage and should be checked for flapping in high winds.
If wind goes under the cover, it can cause it to work loose and come off the vehicle.
PERSONALIZED MARKING INSTRUCTIONS: he application of large letters and/or numbers
on the side or front of the cover showing the vehicle's license plate or name(s) is one of the
best methods for protecting your cover against theft. If you choose to put identification
markings on your cover please note the following:
- DO NO use regular or spray paint!
- DO NO use laundry markers or “permanent” type Magic markers.
- DO NO use any type of felt-tip pen or marker.
he only type of marking paint that is acceptable for use on this material is a permanent type
fabric/ -shirt paint. his paint is readily available in a variety of colors at most fabric and art
supply stores. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. You may need to use more than a single
coating of the fabric paint for marking the outside of the cover with your personalized markings.
WARNING - Markers and regular paint will not adhere to the fabric and can transfer their color
onto the vehicle finish.
HAZING OF WINDOWS AND PAINT: Airborne pollutants may be deposited on the windows
or paint while a vehicle is being driven or when parked uncovered. hese deposits may
become smeared and create a haze when the cover is used. he haze can be wiped off with
a damp cloth or washed off with water.
LIMITED FIVE (5) YEAR WARRANTY
WeatherShield HD covers are warranted for five (5) years from date of purchase to
the original purchaser. Warranty coverage protects against defects in material and
workmanship as well as the fabric becoming unserviceable during normal use.
fter factory inspection, we will repair or replace the cover or specific panels judged
to be unusable. Warranty does not cover fading, which occurs naturally on all
products used outdoors. For technical questions call 800-4-COVERS, between
9 M and 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Or, email [email protected].
To process your warranty claim, contact:
CAR COVER DIVISION
100 Enterprise Blvd.
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
Your new WeatherShield®HD cover is manufactured with a durable fabric, finished
with the patented EPIC by Nextec® encapsulation process. The material provides
a high degree of protection against all weather conditions, dust, birds and tree
droppings, pollutants and salt air, while remaining breathable and soft against any
fine paint finish. It's light weight, easy to handle, and compact to take up minimum
storage space.
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INST LL TION
The front of the cover has been marked with a logo or a pattern number and the word
“front” to help in positioning the cover on the vehicle (see Fig. ). If your cover is
equipped with mirror pockets (most late-model custom-fit patterns only), it is very
important that the mirror pockets be placed over the side mirrors before the ends
of the cover are stretched over the front and rear bumpers.
Some vehicles have very sharp bumpers, hood ornaments, moldings, etc. We
recommend that you reinforce the inside of the cover at areas exposed to severe
abrasion using cloth-reinforced duct tape or Mystic brand tape which may be
purchased at hardware, plumbing or automotive stores. This will help extend the
use of your WeatherShield cover.
NOTE - If your vehicle has an outside radio antenna hich ill not retract flush
ith the body of the vehicle, remove the antenna before installation of the cover.
Remove the antenna by unscre ing the mast from the base. The first time you
do this a tool may be needed to loosen the mast. Use care not to scratch the mast
or base. The antenna should then be installed and removed by hand, tighten it
hand-tight. I f you choose to create an opening in the cover for the antenna, follo
these instructions to install the antenna grommet (included):
1) The most accurate way to make an antenna opening is to remove the antenna
and install the cover on the vehicle, making sure it is properly aligned and
positioned. Using a sharp pencil, punch a hole through the fabric at the antenna
NOTE - Car covers are not designed for use hen to ing. Serious damage can
occur to the cover and the paint surface of the vehicle may also be damaged.
If you use a cover for to ing you do so at your o n risk.
Printed in USA Form # 1320455 GN (10/02)
Instructions for the Use and Care of
Custom Covers
"FRONT"
or
LOGO

location. Be careful to avoid hitting the vehicle finish with the pencil. If the antenna
is not easily removed, see procedure #2.
2) Place the cover on the vehicle except for the fender or body panel where the
antenna is located. For example, if the antenna is located on the front fender on
the passenger side, roll or fold the cover away from the antenna and cover all the
remaining area of the vehicle. (Do not attempt to place the cover over the top of the
antenna.) Center the cover, align both seams with the roof edges and be sure the
cover is pulled down evenly over the front and rear bumpers. Carefully unfold the
portion of the cover that is next to the antenna and position it next to the base of the
antenna. Recheck the overall positioning of the cover to make sure it has not moved
on the vehicle. Make sure the cover lies flat over the hood and roof areas of the
vehicle. Mark the cover with the location of the antenna base and carefully make
a 3/4" hole. Snap the plastic antenna grommet into the hole. It does not matter
which side of the grommet faces in or out.
When installing the cover, remember to place it over the antenna before putting the
mirror pockets over the mirrors.
REMOV L
The following procedure will make it easier to remove and install the cover
whenever it is used.
CLEANING AND WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
ny cover will slowly collect dust on its underside, picked up from contact with the
surface of the vehicle. WeatherShield HD covers should always be washed using
larger commercial washing machines because of the extra volume of water used
for washing and rinsing.
NOTE - Dirt on the cover's surface ill degrade its ability to repel ater. This
condition is termed " et-out". If you notice a deterioration in the performance of
your cover, please wash it first according to the following instructions.
Use a powder type detergent WITHOUT bleach. The detergent MUST be completely
dissolved in the water, before the washing process begins. Wash cover using
“Normal” or “Permanent Press” cycles in cold or warm water. DO NOT WASH IN HOT
WATER! Run cover through two or more rinse cycles - it is important that all the
detergent be removed. The cover can be dried in a dryer. Use the "Permanent
Press" settings. DO NOT use fabric softener. You may need to "fluff" the cover in
the dryer to assure all surfaces are dry. When the cover feels completely dry,
continue drying the fabric for an additional 20 to 30 minutes. This actually helps
revitalize the fabric encapsulation polymers.
Extensive testing by the Nextec Labs has identified three key cleaning points:
1 - Be sure the detergent is pre-dissolved in the wash water.
2 - The detergent must be rinsed thoroughly from the fabric (2 or 3 rinse cycles).
3 - Longer drying times equate to better performance.
nother way to clean the dust from either the inside or outside of the cover is to put
it on the vehicle and hose it off. To clean the inside, put the cover on the vehicle
inside-out (this can only be done if you do not have an external antenna). fter rinsing
off the cover, leave it on the vehicle to dry. Then fold it and return it to the trunk or
usual storage place.
If the cover becomes soiled in a few spots, light brushing with a soft rag will remove
most dirt. For persistent soils:
1) Wet the soiled area with water.
2) Wash with a mix of water and powder detergent, working the lather
into the soiled area using a sponge.
3) Rinse thoroughly with water to remove all detergent residue.
4) ir dry completely.
OPTIONAL LOCKING DEVICE
Your new cover is equipped with plastic (non-scratch) grommets, reinforced into
the bottom edge on both sides of the cover. plastic-coated, steel cable with
padlock and keys is available to lock through the grommets and secure the cover
to the vehicle. Consult your dealer for availability.
n added theft deterrent is the application of large letters on the sides of the cover.
Print your name or license number on the cover to make it uninviting to a prospective
thief. (Note - see warning for use of ink and markers)
1) Release both ends of the cover from under the bumpers.
2) Fold up both sides onto the top of the vehicle into a long pile approximately 2 feet
(60 cm) wide. (See Fig.B)
3) Start at the front of the vehicle and fold the cover in three foot (1 meter) folds from
the front to the back.
Figure "B"
Figure "C"
If you use the same procedure each time, you will find it only takes about a minute
to install or to remove the cover.
The elastic at each end of the cover will keep it in place under all normal conditions.
Use care in installing the cover on a car which has just been driven, to be sure any
hot exhaust pipes are given a few minutes to cool.