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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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As a rule I keep my Corvette in a garage, but at the moment I have a Camaro torn apart in my garage for a frame-off restoration. I keep the Corvette at a friend's house in the winter months or when several days of bad weather are in the forecast, but if I want to drive it for a few days right now it must sleep outside at night. I'd like to protect it with a car cover during these times.

Keeping it covered when in a garage is easy- flannel sheets bought from Goodwill do just fine- but not a good option outside.

What experiences can you share- especially recommendations- for an outdoor car cover?
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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I have wolf that I bought from Mid America but you can buy them direct http://www.wolfautocovers.com/ and it's a good cover and they have a wide variety of covers.
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I have the same if not similar flannel cover. It is terrific. Probably the best cover I have ever owned. Indoor use only. It's not made to get wet. Never puts a scratch on the car. Fits like a glove. Covers the car down just about to the rocker covers and about 3/4 of the way down the wheel. Has built in pockets for both side view mirrors too. Check out their site for one that will handle the elements. I would buy a Wolf cover again for sure.

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Thanks for the responses, guys!

Any experiences with an outdoor cover?
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dstaley
Thanks for the responses, guys!

Any experiences with an outdoor cover?
I just got one from T.J cars. Its the same one I used on my vega that I kept outside. Its Evoultion fabric by kimberly clark. $179 shipped.

http://www.carcovers.org/headers/db_...-evolution.htm
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Originally Posted by L79racer
I just got one from T.J cars. Its the same one I used on my vega that I kept outside. Its Evoultion fabric by kimberly clark. $179 shipped.

http://www.carcovers.org/headers/db_...-evolution.htm
So I take it you are impressed with its performance?
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So I take it you are impressed with its performance?
Yes, Its a good strong cover. Custom fit. I was lucky that the when i sold the vega It fit my 67 vette. So now I have two.
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