Can you cover the car while for sealant to cure

[12VWGTI]

As the title says I am about to start the process of preping the paint ect for winter, and wanted to know when I am done for the night can i cover the car with a 100% cotton sheet to protect against debris that fall on it over night? Or will this not allow the sealant to bond with the paint, I am going to be using the Prima Amigo, and powerlock, both on separate days as i am on "vacation" and not going anywhere . If I can't cover what method is best to remove the debris that fall overnight? Figured I could use a QD and a clean MF cloth but wanted to be sure before I start the process. so I dont install micro marring in the sealant layer before a final wax.

[Jesstzn]

Define curing? A QD isn't a good idea anyway .. sealants need a clean surface to bond to and clean = no other chemicals.

[12VWGTI]

I am clay baring the car today/tommrow and covering it in my garage with some 100% cotton flat sheets I have, BUT after I place the sealant on I know it needs 12 to 24 hours to cure or how some of the other forums said the polymers to bond to the paint. I was unsure if this would cause an issue if a sheet was resting on top of the car during this bonding phase. Probably looking WAY to deep into this but want to make sure.

[TXR32]

There is no need to cover the car after you applied sealant if its going to stay in a garage.

I would wash the car off if it is has a layer on it from sitting over night versus using a QD. Make sure you're using an approved car wash soap ..... i.e. not a de-greaser like dawn etc as its de-greasers could break down the newly laid sealant.

As long as the surface is cool, clean and dry. you can put down the second coat.

[Jesstzn]

Are you refering to curing as leaving the sealant on the car for 12/24 hours before you wipe it off?

[12VWGTI]

Are you refering to curing as leaving the sealant on the car for 12/24 hours before you wipe it off?

I am using powerlock, so i am going to apply let haze 20 to 30 min, wipe down, the cure time from what i read in between coats is 12 to 24 hours. some mornings i have dead fruit flies ect that sneek in when someone goes in during the night to get something, i figured after i have wiped the car down i could toss a cotton sheet over it so i can carefull remove the next morning and get back too work. Its 100% coton and will fold on and off car to prevent maring. after the second im topping with carnuba.