An item specifically designed to fit over the openin (s) of various items to provide mechanical protection and/or to prevent the entrance of foreign matter during painting, shipping, storage, or the like. It is not designed to retain fluids under pressure during equipment operation. Excludes cover, electrical connector; hood, sealing, bottle; and stopper, bottle. For items designed to fit into or over the opening(s) of various items, see cap-plug, protective, dust and moisture seal.