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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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Car covers.....lets talk about them

Anyone use a car cover? what is the best kind to use?

I have to put my car outside. I plan on getting it painted but I want to cover it up so thinkgs don't fade etc.

I had one years ago but it was a pc. of crap.....are any of them descent?
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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I belive mine came from carcoversdirect.com. Its a dusttop i do belive so its for inside use but it works great and fits great
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Are any of them for outdoor use any good? I had one before and it would get the car wet and leave spots all over it.....I just wasen't sure if all of them are like that
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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I havent had a need for one thats for outside use. The cover that I have is a very good quality. Im not sure what brand you had but for the price of this one, being the NOAH, id assume that it would be of enough quality to keep the weather out.
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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I have a Noah and LOVE it. Keeps the car very clean and it is form-fitted. It's a little heavy, but I usually fold it in half, roll it up and put it in the trunk when I take the car out. I highly recommend it.
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 02:36 AM
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My g/f got me a california car cover custom formed for my hood and rear spoiler, and it fits like a glove. The material is very soft and buttery, and she got it custom embroidered for me! I don't know what the price is but it states it's made for in/outdoor use. I only use it indoors, so I'm not sure about the performance is for outside. Just letting you know it's very soft and the fit is great!
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 07:31 AM
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^ Probably close to $400 bucks for that one. The Noah was like $250 or so. I got mine as a gift as well from my bf.
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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Used Noah for years, good rain or shine.
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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i have a cali car cover i have a all weather one i got it off of ebay for bucks it was the good find
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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I am using the Wolfe car cover from Summit, it is prefitted for the 4th gens. It did a pretty good job in the beginning of keeping any rain and moisture out. I've noticed now though that it is starting to let the rain soak thru though during the bad storms.
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000GTP
I am using the Wolfe car cover from Summit, it is prefitted for the 4th gens. It did a pretty good job in the beginning of keeping any rain and moisture out. I've noticed now though that it is starting to let the rain soak thru though during the bad storms.
How old is it?

I could keep my car in an enclosed trailer.....but the trailer isn't mine and I would hate to borrow it. Unless I really needed it
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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How old is it?

I could keep my car in an enclosed trailer.....but the trailer isn't mine and I would hate to borrow it. Unless I really needed it
Its about 2 and a half years old now.
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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I have a covercraft on mine I think the brand is, its a custom fit cover with the mirror pockets and everything, it was around 200 if i remember right.
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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do the car covers have sleeves for the radio antenna?
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 94 Camaro Z28
do the car covers have sleeves for the radio antenna?
I don't think so......I have seen some with a hole...or they give you a big plastic wingnut to take it off quickly



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