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Choose the right car covers

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Many car cover products offered on the market. Much different price ranges, also making the materials are different, but of course we choose the ideal. In a sense, the car cover is fully functioning, and the car body is not scratched, or even make a car body surface covered with mold.

Typically, a car cover is made from polyester material, parachute or one layer of plastic (slippery material). Viewed from the material there that claim anti-water, but the slick surface of a car body does not make fully protected.

Especially if there are open pores and cause the water into the surface of the car. The effect was even made water and dried with the left stick to the former stain. For that, note the true condition of the Car Covers like this is to keep clean and does not cause the body surface damaged.

Recommended car covers or Truck Covers for protection in all weather is the material must have many layers. Usually had 4-5 layers with the outer layer or the top is made of waterproof material propylene and able to withstand ultraviolet light.

Second coat is a layer of breathable in a sense can ‘breathe’. Its function is to remove water vapor and reduce the pool of water attached to the body, then the third layer is a layer of reinforcement and protection, while the innermost layer is a layer of fine cloth, usually made of wool-like material to minimize friction on the surface of the body.

Complete protective features, make the cover price like this is quite expensive, for an indoor use or modification contest, custom designed satin depending on what the car might be an option. With a very soft material, its color also varied according to desire. Suitable for the car show off, but never used for cars parked outdoors because it is not waterproof and UV resistance.

Jeep Wrangler Bags Vehicle Design Award

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the entity that brings together OEM and aftermarket manufacturers, chooses Jeep Wrangler as the most accessory friendly SUV. Said award was given at the 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.


Each recipient of the SEMA Vehicle Design Award was part of a selection process that involved a number of companies that make up SEMA. It was also participated by several automakers in the industry that share technology programs. SEMA’s program includes data sharing, technology transfer initiatives, measurement sessions, and more. This program is aimed at imparting updates, breakthroughs, and wisdom about automobiles and auto industry in general. The information gathered can be used by automakers in their future lineups.


The SEMA Vehicle Design Awards was launched to recognize fresh innovations and new vehicles that best exemplify the alliance between the OEMs and SEMA-member companies. The award is given to the vehicle that was selected by the group of voting members. In regard to Jeep Wrangler, it has received about 25 percent of the votes for this year.


“The big advantage that SEMA offers DaimlerChrysler is putting us together with providers and bringing quality parts to market. They enable us to work with the accessory companies early and ultimately the customer wins with a higher quality accessory. The Jeep Wrangler is the perfect canvas for personal accessories and re-accessorization,” said Scott Brown, DaimlerChrysler Group Communications, West Coast.


Jeep Wrangler, a mini sport utility van, is successor to the famed World War II vehicle. It has debuted in 1987. Jeep Wrangler parts and were updated in 1997 and 1997. For the model year 2007, Jeep auto parts will still be subject to redesigns and upgrades.


Jeep Wrangler is manufactured at the automaker’s plant at Toledo South Assembly in Ohio. It can be recalled that the 2007 Wrangler Unlimited was launched at the New York Auto Show last April. Said model is designed to compete with larger off-road vehicles like Toyota FJ Cruiser. The latter uses sophisticated Toyota body parts to boost its off-road performance.


“Our participating manufacturing members had early access to the Jeep Wrangler and discovered that the inherited design and classic engineering of this vehicle provides several opportunities for customer personalization,” said Carl Sheffer, SEMA vice president, OEM Relations. “Based on feedback from the automakers, we are having a positive impact on the design and marketing of future vehicles.”