To Cover, or Not to Cover?

[R84ME]

I have ALWAYS used indoor, cotton flannel car covers in the garage and never consciously covered a dirty car. I have a meticulous washing technique and wash the car covers frequently but over the years, in just the right light, I notice the finishes do exhibit some very fine scratches. Probably to be expected, and they are minimized after a good waxing, but I suspect these are created by using the cover when the car - or cover - is not absolutely clean. I think I'm going to try not covering the R8.

Who's covering & who's not - and why?

[imclueless]

Left mine outside for 11 months didn't wash it that much (way more than I have any other car though - never went in a car wash either) - its a car it is meant to be outside getting dirty!

[swansailor]

During winter, while mine is in the garage, I am covering it with the Audi "silky" cover ... it has a fleecy interior. To avoid scratching I try only to put it on when the car is fairly clean. Since I am only driving it occasionally (dry days when the roads are not too salty) I am using the cover to keep dust off and to stop my dogs scratching it when they run in and out of the garage.

[richcliffe]

Leave mine outside on the drive uncovered all of the time. Gets a professional hand valet every 2 weeks, but other than that nothing. It's only a car after all.