Vehicle storage in active dusty garage.

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I have a 1990 Dodge w350 diesel (irrelevant) that I have been storing in my auto shop on a 4 point lift uncovered during the winter. Every spring when I hose it off it looks like mud!!
I gave it a proper detailing this summer by washing then using ironX decontamination product followed by clay bar then Turtle wax ceramic applied with a machine.
After putting all that work into it I’ve got a couple questions. After parking it on lift I laid clean sheets & blankets over the roof & hood for protection, good idea yes/no?
I thought of laying very light clear plastic over it but was concerned about moisture retention.
My shop is a 40x60 steel building and I was recently on roof sealing some water leaks and all other possible entry points.
Am I good to go??
Thanks 90cummins
 
With a nice coat of wax on the surface, I would leave it uncovered. Dust settling on the surface won't hurt it as long as it's not being disturbed and rubbed around. That's just my opinion though.
I want to see some pictures of it, as I'm sure some others would as well. ;) 🍻
 
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This is my rust free 1990 Dodge W350 CTD 4X4 with NV4500 transmission & 3.07 gears.
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I'd get a cover. Nothing fancy, but something to cover it. I bought one for winter (and now between use) storage and it works great.
 
I'd use clear thin painters plastic in a roll. I stored a vehicle in a garage like that for years no dust on it ever.
 
I would definitely buy a lightweight indoor cover for it as I did when stored my car in the garage for 3 years continuously.

You may have a condensation, water leak or ventilation issue in your garage so I would not use any plastic covering but stop any water dripping on the car

PS my garrage is small; I also used a dehumidifier during that time (we have 80~100% humidity all year roun)
 
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