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I just got a small suv that I will be using now as my daily driver with the vette for use only when its nice out. Anyhow, I am looking for opinions on which outdoor car cover is the best.
thanks,
Mike
thanks,
Mike
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I use a CoverKing and am very pleased with it's performance. When the cover comes off, 99% of the time it's as clean as when I put the cover on.
But remember, don't cover a dirty car (dirt+ cover= sandpaper) and snug down the cover (wind+ flapping cover= sandpaper)
Good luck....
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I have Five C5 Corvettes and use the same All-Weather Car Cover. The Introguard - only cover with a Lifetime Warranty. I believe the best deal is from CAA with free embroidery and free shipping.
http://www.customautoaccessories.com...ar-Covers.html
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I had a Coverking for mine. Was a very good cover - great fit, quality construction.
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It's just another opinion...like "do you or don't you use a front end bra?"
With either a bra or a car cover, installing them over a dirty car (or leaving on a wet car) or allowing wind to buffet them may cause damage to the paint surface.
I use a car cover in my shop for dust control. The CALIFORNIA CAR COVER COMPANY cover I use is a high tech light weight fabric. It can be folded down into the size of a trunk compartment cubby hole. It can be cleaned in a home washer and dryer.
No dust gets through it. It's primarily for indoors, but could be used outdoors overnight if necessary. I wash the car immediately after a run and cover it. It's always clean that way. It stays covered for six months of hibernation. There is no damage done to the paint.
I also use a bra on the front of my car all the time. It's installed over a clean surface. It's tight (SPEED LINGERIE) and has never caused any damage to the paint.
Common sense use (read the manufacturers recommendations) will not result in any damage...
With either a bra or a car cover, installing them over a dirty car (or leaving on a wet car) or allowing wind to buffet them may cause damage to the paint surface.
I use a car cover in my shop for dust control. The CALIFORNIA CAR COVER COMPANY cover I use is a high tech light weight fabric. It can be folded down into the size of a trunk compartment cubby hole. It can be cleaned in a home washer and dryer.
No dust gets through it. It's primarily for indoors, but could be used outdoors overnight if necessary. I wash the car immediately after a run and cover it. It's always clean that way. It stays covered for six months of hibernation. There is no damage done to the paint.
I also use a bra on the front of my car all the time. It's installed over a clean surface. It's tight (SPEED LINGERIE) and has never caused any damage to the paint.
Common sense use (read the manufacturers recommendations) will not result in any damage...
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If both of the above conditions are met, you will have no problem. I have been using a cover for two years with no ill effects, but I follow the above two rules religiously!!
Good Luck...