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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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can anyone suggest a good cover, one that is fitted and will only be used indoors. i've seen the satin one but i'm having a hard time with 250 for a cover.
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CALIFORNIA CAR COVER COMPANY has a wide variety of covers for indoor and/or outdoor use, in a variety of colors and materials to protect your car.
I also wanted mine for primarily indoor use as dust protection. The cover I picked is called "Superweave". It's a high tech material that can be home machine washed/dried with a four year warranty. Most covers will require either a professional laundrymat machine or cleaning. It's not flannel on the underside, but it's soft enough that it will never harm paint if used on a clean car.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Used to use one on my '65. Don't use one on my '97. More trouble than they're worth. Can add more dust than they prevent. I just use a Calif. Duster on my car daily. Takes about 2 minutes. Just my $.02.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jzemo
can anyone suggest a good cover, one that is fitted and will only be used indoors. i've seen the satin one but i'm having a hard time with 250 for a cover.
The "superweave" from california cover is $319-$379. Sorry, I can't justify paying tht much for in indoor cover either.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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I bought one from Corvette Garage a couple of years ago - fits very well lightweight, and has the embroidered C5 logo on the front. Back then it was on special for $99. Has served me well for indoor only use.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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I'm very happy with this one!!



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Wolf, from Corvette Central is what I have on mine.
About 150.00. Nice cover and thick enough for protection for the paint.
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thanks for the info, i guess i'll make a decision tomorrow
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I'm happy with my dustop, which is only used for long term storage and when the car is clean. Less than $200.
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Every da** one of these covers with EVENTUALLY CAUSE PAINT DAMAGE! CA duster or wash it! My $00.02!
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I would recommend a Wolf car cover made out of the Noah material. I bought mine from Summit for $149.00. It is great for indoor or outdoor use and is made out of the Block It material which will protect your car against damage from minor bumping from objects. If you ever have to leave the car outside, you will know you have the right cover for it. I have also owned the Stormproof cover from Corvercraft. Very nice cover, but very pricey and will not protect your vehicle from minor bumps.
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I have a flannel one which works well when I use it - I just don't use it very much.
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