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Old 01-18-2017, 03:48 PM
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I'm looking for suggestions as to the best and most cost effective outdoor cover for southern cal climate. Thanks in advance gentlemen (and perhaps ladies).
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Noah is what I own for the last 19 years and has worked great when I have use it out doors. I used it for a week at the beach and rained every night. The next morning the cover and the car were completely dry.
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The GM cover
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Originally Posted by S.C. vette
The GM cover
how about a link to what you're thinking of?
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Originally Posted by speedmaster64
how about a link to what you're thinking of?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-Ch...RR-~9X&vxp=mtr

Or contact Clutrag here, a forum vendor
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Originally Posted by S.C. vette
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-Ch...RR-~9X&vxp=mtr

Or contact Clutrag here, a forum vendor
thanks for that. The GM one doesn't look like it's suitable for outdoor use. I will contact cultrag. 👍
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Do the covers typically come with rivets so you can lock them down, or is that something one would add on their own?

Note: make sure the cover has a soft material (eg. fleece) on the inside, so that you don't get small scratches/swirl marks in your paint.

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There is only one option that is still available from GM,

GRAY - CUSTOM FIT-STORM SHIELD DELUXE; W/SEALED SEAMS & CORVETTE LOGO

and we have it in stock

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Covers are great....as long as your car is spotless before you put it on.
I have no use for them what so ever...............IMO anyway.
To each his own.
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Originally Posted by speedmaster64
I'm looking for suggestions as to the best and most cost effective outdoor cover for southern cal climate. Thanks in advance gentlemen (and perhaps ladies).
A garage !!
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"Note: make sure the cover has a soft material (eg. fleece) on the inside, so that you don't get small scratches/swirl marks in your paint."

Excellent point, I learned the hard way. There is a silver unlined cover out there that is advertised as safe for all paints, will not scratch...NOPE! I dust mine off each time before placing the cover on.

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Covers are great....as long as your car is spotless before you put it on.

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