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Isn't the Audi car cover supposed to be waterproof?

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Old 12-28-2002, 09:39 PM
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Default Isn't the Audi car cover supposed to be waterproof?

I spent like I don't know how much on Audi's car cover for the TTR, and I use it all the time so birds don't crap on it, but I went to remove it tonight before I went out, and the car was soaked underneath. It's been raining all day hear in LA. Isn't that thing supposed to be waterproof?
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The cover with the TT logo on the front? I thought it was just a dust cover.
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It might be condensation? Audi's cover is made out of "Stormshield" material.
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That would be my guess. It's waterproof.
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mine's not waterproof either...
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Default Re: That would be my guess. It's waterproof.

No, it's definitely not condensation. The thing was soaked through completely. The car underneath as well. It's not waterproof. I was just wondering if it was supposed to be.
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Yes, it is supposed to be. And mine was. Had it for over a year and used it daily.
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Default Re: It might be condensation? Audi's cover is made out of "Stormshield" material.

I did some research, and it is indeed made of Stormshield. This stuff is supposed to be as waterproof as it comes, but mine is exactly the opposite. I don't get it. You would've thought the car had been hosed down after I pulled the cover off.
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Default Have you ever washed the cover? And if so, how?

If you've done nothing that would have affected its waterproof properties, I'd return it and ask for a replacement. Lots of people have these covers, and they are waterproof, as marketed. I'd venture to say that yours is either defective or damaged.
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I would call Audi and ask them. Its their cover and you spent top dollar for it.
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