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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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What should I get for a good heavy soft car cover to protect my 72 when it comes out of the paint shop next week? I store it in the barn( I live in Maine,no garage, just a big old barn), but want to keep dust etc it.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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Dustop makes a good indoor cover.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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Talk to your painter. It might be best to let the car sit uncovered for a while.

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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 02:59 PM
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If the painter approves of using some type of cover and all you want to do is keep dust off, I would think a couple of large bed sheets would be enough
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As said I would not cover it for a while, like at least 1 full month.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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New paint does take time to harden even after it is dry. Like others I would wait a month or so before putting a car cover on it avoid scratches.
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For indoor use only I like a flannel cover...soft and breathable. I got this one from Corvette America.

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