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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 05:14 PM
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Hi i wonder if anybody can give me some advice about a good car cover that does not let any dust get on the car.The cover i have on it now does not seem to keep the dust off the car .can any one recommend a
good cover and where to purchase it from.Thank you Charlene
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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white dust? I have the same problem.

Good luck
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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Charlene - I use the Dustop cover on my Pontiac. I really keeps the car clean. Remember, it's an INDOOR cover, not meant to be used outdoors.

I got mine at Griot's Garage. It's a custom fit and it really fits the car well. I highly recommend it!
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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I have an indoor cover and an outdoor cover,I bought both from mid-america motorworks
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Charlene - I use the Dustop cover on my Pontiac. I really keeps the car clean. Remember, it's an INDOOR cover, not meant to be used outdoors.

I got mine at Griot's Garage. It's a custom fit and it really fits the car well. I highly recommend it!
That's what i need is an indoor cover the one i have now does not keep the dust off the car.I will look up griot's garage on the the net if they have a websight. thank you....charlene
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Charlene - I use the Dustop cover on my Pontiac. I really keeps the car clean. Remember, it's an INDOOR cover, not meant to be used outdoors.

I got mine at Griot's Garage. It's a custom fit and it really fits the car well. I highly recommend it!
I found the place you gave me on the web the cover runs about $175 is that right?I will give them a call tomorow.Thank you Charlene
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FWIW I saw a post in the car care section that indicated that if you rub the car off with a dryer sheet it will cut down on the amount of dust...

I have a flannel indoor cover that works well - except when I leave the garage door open in the wind for too long.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Charlene - I use the Dustop cover on my Pontiac. I really keeps the car clean.
I this for my Vette as well. There are several vendors who carry this type of cover. Think I got mine from MADVET.
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My NOAH cover let dirt, dust and water through. I went to Wal-Mart found a BUDGE #3 cover for $19.97 and put it on top of the NOAH. Now the car stays clean and dry.
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I'm gonna say.... my Stormshield car cover that I DO have FOR SALE as we speak. Wow, what luck!

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Originally Posted by charlene
I found the place you gave me on the web the cover runs about $175 is that right?I will give them a call tomorow.Thank you Charlene
That's the one Charlene! It fits great and really keeps the car clean. There are two very important points.....

1. You should never cover the car when it's dirty.
2. Carefully fold the cover on the car and protect the inside of the cover to keep dirt and stuff away from the paint.
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Hi,

I recommend you visit this web page. They have excellent products from my experience.

http://www.calcarcover.com/

I also recommend adding a "California Duster" to your garage for a quick cleanup of the 'white dust'. You can buy them at most Pep Boy's and Kragen's or other auto parts stores. Only run about 20 bucks. The nice thing about 'em the more you use it the better it works!

Also recommend one of these: a waterblade. http://www.calcarcover.com/product.a...ource=category Works like magic!



Here's a pic of the Ca duster:



Here's the link to their 'duster' page. Lots of unique products for cleaning.

http://www.calcarcover.com/product_list.aspx?cid=101

I do NOT have any commercial connection with this company. I am only a satisfied retail customer.

..rickko..
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