Cover for towing on open trailer

[bfitz241]

I need to tow my roadster on an open trailer and would welcome ideas how to protect it. I was thinking put a flannel cover under an exterior cover and try to tie it as tight as possible. Think it'll work or is there a better idea?
Thanks
BF

[edwardb]

I assume it's already painted? If so, most will recommend to not cover it. Something a little bit loose and flapping around can do damage to your paint. Less risk of damage to leave it uncovered. It it's not painted, wrap up like a Christmas present. What I did when I picked up my unpainted Mk3 and the forecast was for rain on the way home (which it did).

[Pastenseverb]

I won't cover my car in transit. It will take about 10 minutes of travel to create a scratched area. This is how I tow my car on an open trailer. The guard on the front works well.

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[mrmustang]

I need to tow my roadster on an open trailer and would welcome ideas how to protect it. I was thinking put a flannel cover under an exterior cover and try to tie it as tight as possible. Think it'll work or is there a better idea?
Thanks
BF

As already stated, do not place a cover on your car on an open trailer as no matter how tight you think you have it, there will be some type of movement which will cause the paint to be "rubbed through".

Bill S.

[Blue MK3]

All these responses are correct. Don't cover it on an open trailer. I learned my lesson years ago towing a covered sailboat. The only option I could suggest is to cover it with sheets of the vinyl/plastic sticky stuff used when transporting new cars to the dealers. If you can find it.

[bfitz241]

OK..I mainly concerned with keeping the interior dry. and yes, it is painted. Maybe I can find that plastic dealers use.
Thanks

[bfitz241]

I'd like to tape a plastic sheet over the cockpit to protect it from rain. Anybody got any ideas on a tape that won't damage the paint when I try to peel it off?

[mrmustang]

I'd like to tape a plastic sheet over the cockpit to protect it from rain. Anybody got any ideas on a tape that won't damage the paint when I try to peel it off?

Don't do it, if it rains and the car gets wet, it will dry out quickly. Why chance ruining your paint job.


Bill S.

[rich grsc]

Blue painters tape would work, but I wouldnt bother.

[austingoblue]

Just drive it...:)

[Lynnhowlyn]

I'd think that - generally speaking - towing it uncovered on a trailer wouldn't be that much different than driving it ...

But hey, what do I know, I'm still building mine

[Jeff Kleiner]

...towing it uncovered on a trailer wouldn't be that much different than driving it ...



My thoughts exactly! :)

Jeff

[Hazelwwp]

Great thread. I am planning to trailer my hot rod to a show in mid January. It has never been trailered before and if it wasn't for this discussion, I would have covered it. Thanks to all of you for saving my paint job.

[mikiec]

My car has been in the rain many times. If it does rain while you are towing, it will be fine.

[Blue MK3]

As I said. one option for protecting a car being towed on an open trailer MIGHT be to apply sheets of the vinyl/plastic stick-on material used when transporting new cars to dealerships. Don't know of the availability, but it occurred to me that a substitute might be the sticky plastic used to protect carpeting in new houses being sold. The runners you walk on so as not to soil the carpets. It's available from most DIY big-box stores in rolls about two feet wide. I suppose sections could be applied to vulnerable areas of the car and the removed upon arriving at the destination. I have no idea how long it could stay on the car before the glue makes it difficult to remove. Just a thought.

[Jeff Kleiner]

...the sticky plastic used to protect carpeting in new houses being sold. The runners you walk on so as not to soil the carpets...

Don't do this! I'm a multifamily builder and use the carpet mask all the time but it is not suitable for non-porous surfaces (a few years ago I asked one of my laborers to mask the carpet in a condo. In an effort to do a good job "over and above" he also covered the ceramic tile in the entry foyer---poor kid spent most of the next day peeling it up in tiny strips and slivers :()

Jeff

[Blue MK3]

So much for that bright idea. Forget what I said.