Patent ID: 8091947
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A method for protecting the exterior of an automobile, said method comprising the steps of: a. expanding an automobile cover from a first state to a second state, wherein the exposed surface area of said automobile cover in said first state is minimized, and wherein the exposed surface area of said automobile cover in said second state is at least large enough to cover the exterior of a full-sized automobile; b. arranging said automobile cover about the exterior of an automobile such that a flexible film cover portion of said automobile cover is positioned adjacent substantially the entire exterior of said automobile; and c. positioning the periphery of said automobile cover toward the bottom of said automobile such that a sealing portion of said automobile cover is located adjacent substantially the entire exterior of said automobile; d. bunching an excess amount of said automobile cover together; and e. securing said excess amount of said automobile cover to an adjacent portion of said automobile cover by pressing an adhesive element disposed on the periphery of said automobile cover to said excess amount.