Empire Covers Blog

This future vehicle is really unique. Check out the circle windows and gullwing doors. This would definitely catch an eye or two if you were driving it down the street.

Anyone who has a nice car like this, or a car they love and want to protect, know the importance of a car cover. They keep your vehicle looking nice–and this saves you work and money!

This giant vehicle sure is a mess. If only we made a car cover large enough to fit this beast. As you can see in the photo one of its tires is about the size of a normal Jeep Cherokee Sport.

as you can see they look like dumbo ears and they really have no purpose at all. Why do people want to pay extra for a car cover with dumbo ears?

this weekend i checked out a nice car show that had great cars. None of them covered but what the hell. Not everyone can afford a car cover right? Ok that was cheesy

The main thing to show is how the truck cover goes vertically from the cab to the end of the bed- that is to prevent water from building up in the bed. The water should roll off the bed if the fit is good. if you are having problems with the fit just fold in the mirrors. THank you

We sell waterproof motorcycle covers because we are the best. They come from china but we guarantee they were made great. We have used this material in the pasts for different reasons but don’t worry. They rock. Any questions or coupons email me at jake@empirecovers.com. I update this regulary.

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People always wonder about our snowmobile covers. The “skies” are not covered but the important part of the snowmobile is. We did this shoot in the Poconos last summer and it was a great shoot. We have trailerable and non-trailerable snowmobile covers for 34.99. Let me know what type of videos you want or any questions you might have. Please send it to Jake@empirecovers.com and i might send you a coupon if you want it.

Tips on Washing your Car

In this economy, car care has been placed low on the list. Fewer people are running their vehicles through the local automated car wash due to the high cost of gas, and pretty much everything else today. However, washing your car is incredibly important and is a very easy DIY job. So rather than spend your dollars at the car wash, do it at home with these simple tips!

Washing your car will preserve your it for longer and keep it looking new. If you continue to keep your car clean and in good condition, it will increase the resell value if you ever plan to do so. There are many products available at your local auto supply to wash your car. Since there are many afforable options, stay away from common liquid dish detergents. These products are designed to remove animal or vegetable fat from stoneware. This means they will also remove the wax that is protecting the finish on your car.

To make your wax job last longer you might want to use a product that is specifically designed for washing your car. These types of soaps are usually pH controlled and some contain gloss enhancers and some have small amounts of water soluble wax. Check with an auto-care specialist to find the right product for your vehicle.

To wash your car: Start with a large clean plastic bucket; fill it with cool or tepid water and add a small amount of car wash soap. Never use hot water – it will soften the wax (like how a flame softens the wax in a candle), which may cause it to be wiped off. Just remember that less is more when adding the soap to your water. It is best to use liquid car soap and not the powder form. The powder may not dissolve all the way and tiny particles can get in your sponge and scratch the paint.

Make sure that you try to wash the car in the shade, and be sure that the car is relatively cool to the touch. When a car is cool, it will allow water to evaporate off quickly. Spray the car down (with your hose on a gentle setting) to thoroughly wet the surface. It is best not to use a power sprayer that may grind the dirt into the car’s finish and cause scratches. Wash one section at a time so the soap won’t dry on the paint.

There are different types of products you can use to wash the car, such as a wash mitt, wash pad or sponge. Make sure to dry the car as soon as possible. We recommend using completely clean, 100% cotton towels. Make sure there is nothing on the towels that could scratch your paint. Things like dried paint or glue can be very abrasive. Use the towels to gently blot the excess water off the car. You could also use a specially designed car chamois to dry the wet spots.

Bird droppings are disastrous to a paint job and should be removed as soon as possible. The droppings are highly acidic and will peel the paint right off of your car. A handy tip to remove bird droppings between washes is a bottle of seltzer water. With the cap off, shake up the bottle and hold your thumb over the top. You will have an instant water hose to rinse off the droppings until you can perform a proper wash.

By washing your car regularly and with the right tools you will be able to keep your car’s finish looking like new. For those times in between washes, keep your car covered and protected with a high-quality car cover.. This will not only preserve all the hard work you’ve put into your car and keep it protected from dirt, grime, moisture and anything else that happens to land on your car.

I received emails saying please show more of your photo shoot and my designers were like no the truck covers are sacred, we cannot show unedited pictures. I told them ,”i give my people want they want, i am the boss.” The designers lost but i had to buy them lunch. They hate me writing this stuff. I swear i am going to get into videos soon. Anyone have any recommendations on what to write please let me know. So the F150 covered looks really good and the truck cover does go down vertical across the bed to prevent water from building up. I will have my designers draw it out for you someday to show the mechanics of a car cover. Love the blog, love me people. Ok please send any comments to jake@empirecovers.com and hope you enjoy.