I have never put a cover on unless it is clean and don't use it for outside..... just in the garage. However, you could scratch it if you have grit on the car surfaces.

When I go to Asheville it will be the 1st time one of my cars is left outside.

On the "lint" from the cover.....Take it and put it inside out in your dryer with NO HEAT, just a cold-air tumble and you will get most of the lint out of the flannel backing..

 

I was one of the lucky few to get this cover for FREE! My dealer bought it for me when I got my car. Well, it was on back order so I'm actually not getting it until tomorrow. My car sits in a carport and I highly recommend getting the California Car Duster. I went to Pep Boys last week and they have it for $9.99! If your car is dusty this thing makes it Showroom Condition! I'm sure after using the CA Car Duster the cover will work great at protecting it.