i don't put a cover on a hot car in the winter ( condenstion) ...good wax job, and knock the snow off 
Good Car Cover
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From: Hamilton NJ
Good Car Cover
Prepping for winter in central Jersey...any advice on the best car cover for the unfortunate '79 Vette that doesn't have a garage? I'm looking at the MaxTech cover offered by Corvette America, $99 with free shipping. Thoughts?
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From: Hamilton NJ
Originally Posted by comp
i don't know about that one.. how whats it made of ?? is the car going to be in direct weather?? is it going to be on pavement ???
Here's the description from Corvette America:
Sun, snow, rain, or sleet - when it comes to superior and affordable outdoor protection, the MaxTech Car Cover gives you the most for your dollar! Features four layers of protection, front and rear elastic, custom fit mirror pockets, non-scratch tie-down grommets, and an attractive gray finish. Comes complete with storage bag, cable, and cable lock. Blocks out moisture, dirt, and pollutants while letting air pass through! Gray.
and the link:
http://www.corvetteamerica.com/cf/di...d%3A%20maxtech
Car will be in direct weather on concrete driveway. I hope to be driving it throughout the winter as weather allows...
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I use light weight covers on all my cars, but they are all stored inside. Many years ago I also used a heavy weight cover similar to the one you are looking at. I found it worked great to repell water, breath to stop condesation. But after a couple of years I fould it failed to stop water from passing through it. I had to re-treat the cover with a water repellent spray to correct that issue. The cover got very dirty in time, so I washed it a few times, this may have caused it not to repell water.
But for the money and the use you need they work perfect.
But for the money and the use you need they work perfect.
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I wonder if the cover gets damp,then you have a freeze overnight,what happens then ? I think I would not cover it in those conditions....I remember living in Chicago years ago when the door locks would be frozen sometimes..can imagine that cover froze to the vette...or so stiff...???? 
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Originally Posted by Glass Act
I use light weight covers on all my cars, but they are all stored inside. Many years ago I also used a heavy weight cover similar to the one you are looking at. I found it worked great to repell water, breath to stop condesation. But after a couple of years I fould it failed to stop water from passing through it. I had to re-treat the cover with a water repellent spray to correct that issue. The cover got very dirty in time, so I washed it a few times, this may have caused it not to repell water.
But for the money and the use you need they work perfect.
But for the money and the use you need they work perfect.
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Warning bells and whistles went off in my head when I read that the storage bag, lock, and cable were all included for $99...
Personally, I'd use one that advertises a well-known material from Dupont, BASF, 3M, DOW, Kimberley-Clark, etc...
Make sure it's recommended SPECIFICALLY for outdoor year-round storage.
Here... http://www.covercraft.com/cover_fabrics.htm
and here...http://www.covercraft.com/
Personally, I'd use one that advertises a well-known material from Dupont, BASF, 3M, DOW, Kimberley-Clark, etc...
Make sure it's recommended SPECIFICALLY for outdoor year-round storage.
Here... http://www.covercraft.com/cover_fabrics.htm
and here...http://www.covercraft.com/
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From: Hamilton NJ
Originally Posted by rihwoods
This is a great suggestion, and not too $$...i'm not sure the aesthetics police in my township would let it fly (TBD).
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From: Hamilton NJ
Originally Posted by CGGorman
Warning bells and whistles went off in my head when I read that the storage bag, lock, and cable were all included for $99...
Personally, I'd use one that advertises a well-known material from Dupont, BASF, 3M, DOW, Kimberley-Clark, etc...
Make sure it's recommended SPECIFICALLY for outdoor year-round storage.
Here... http://www.covercraft.com/cover_fabrics.htm
and here...http://www.covercraft.com/
Personally, I'd use one that advertises a well-known material from Dupont, BASF, 3M, DOW, Kimberley-Clark, etc...
Make sure it's recommended SPECIFICALLY for outdoor year-round storage.
Here... http://www.covercraft.com/cover_fabrics.htm
and here...http://www.covercraft.com/
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...EDMH4MV34H0KAE
