1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Seal skin car cover for hail? Experiences?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Boxerdog, Jun 6, 2023.

  1. Jun 6, 2023 at 5:01 PM
    #1
    Boxerdog

    Boxerdog [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2020
    Member:
    #53666
    Messages:
    21
    Gender:
    Male
  2. Jun 6, 2023 at 6:14 PM
    #2
    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2018
    Member:
    #14884
    Messages:
    29,521
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jim
    Hudson Valley, New York
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM Tundra TRD Sport Double Cab
    Never heard of them before and they are about 45 minutes away.
     
  3. Jun 9, 2023 at 9:13 AM
    #3
    DeanoBambino64

    DeanoBambino64 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2022
    Member:
    #88985
    Messages:
    10
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dean
    Saskatoon Area
    Vehicle:
    2008 Tundra Crewmax Limited 4X4 5.7L V8, 20"aluminium oem wheels.
  4. Jun 9, 2023 at 10:10 AM
    #4
    RichterScale

    RichterScale I identify as a potato

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2023
    Member:
    #94106
    Messages:
    2,792
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    WNY
    Vehicle:
    2021 DCRB as base as it gets
    pin stripes (+5 hp)
    I don't see how any type of fabric would protect from impact damage, unless it's wrapped over a frame and suspended above the surface of the vehicle.
    Even if it's the toughest fabric there is, if it's right against the sheet metal and something large enough to make a dent or crack glass hits it, it's still going to make a dent or crack glass.
    Does it have some type of impact absorbing layer of foam or something?
     
    rodm1 likes this.
  5. Jun 10, 2023 at 2:46 PM
    #5
    rodm1

    rodm1 New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 5, 2017
    Member:
    #8916
    Messages:
    219
    Gender:
    Male
    I would glue foam to plywood then ratchet strap it to the truck then throw a cover over that. Make the panel the profile of the truck maybe study damage photos to figure what panels are needed.
     
  6. Jun 10, 2023 at 3:03 PM
    #6
    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2020
    Member:
    #56879
    Messages:
    6,491
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dan
    Vehicle:
    2021 White 4x4 CM Trail Ed. 2018 White 4x4 4Runner SR5 Premium
    Seat covers, dash mat, ext. Trans. Cooler, sumo springs, oem pwr fld tow mirrors
    Plant posts around your parking area and buy a shade sail to put up with bungees on two sides so it can stretch during heavy winds. Hail will not penetrate it. The only downside is that you have to be home. That said, when I begin to live out of my truck and trailer I plan to build a system that will attach directly to my truck to protect against hail. Just park, quickly assemble in 15 minutes and remove after the storm. Not practical for everyone though. If you don't care about the paint too much, old carpet turned upside down works well. Then just discard and replace. Obviously, storage and paint scratches are issues. Good luck with your decisions.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top