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Subject:Re: Wheelskins Review
From:Dave Mcneely
Date:Mon, 17 May 2010 15:27:47 -0500

Michael, they sound like good folks.  I wonder if your cover would have gone bad so soon had it been a lighter color, being out in the sun.  DMc

---- Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Hello All.  Wanted to put this out there.
> Last year I purchased a Wheelskins cover for my 91.  Got the EuroPerf style
> in Black and Gray. Well, I noticed that the gray was wearing quite a bit,
> especially where it joined the black. When I contacted them, they were very
> nice and tried to offer me something.  I told them I wasn't looking for
> anything free, just commenting on the wear of the gray material. Rep stated
> that gray doesn't hold up well.  I do not drive my van as much as most do.
> I was thanked for my honesty and that was that.
> About 3 months later(last weekend) I noticed that the cover split where the
> black and gray meet.  This time, I wanted to inquire about their warranty as
> I felt that t should have lasted longer.  Here is their response....
>
> Sorry to hear about your problem with the Wheelskin.  Even though your cover
> is off warranty, it should not have ripped.
>
>
>
> Please let me know where and how it ripped, then
>
>
>
> Tell me what the color or colors are, what vehicle it is for, and your
> address, and I will send a replacement at no charge.
>
>
> Kudos to them.  These covers are about $60US.  Nice to know they back their
> product.  Got all Black this time.
>
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle

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David McNeely