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Old Nov 15, 2016 | 09:15 PM
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Hey Guys, I am looking to buy a cover for my Vette, always inside, mostly for dust control. Is that something one could buy for under 100 dollars ? Don't really want a cheapie, fair quality !!
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I bought my car cover, indoor use only, from West Coast Corvettes a number of years ago. It does a good job keeping the dust off, fits well and only cost me right at $100 on sale. It was called IntroGuard or IntroTech or something like that. Silver in color.
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Old Nov 15, 2016 | 09:23 PM
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I bought my car cover, indoor use only, from West Coast Corvettes a number of years ago. It does a good job keeping the dust off, fits well and only cost me right at $100 on sale. It was called IntroGuard or IntroTech or something like that. Silver in color.
Thanks Jack, I will look at that one !!
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I have two garage-cars. I bought generic covers for both of them from Costco. My C5Z is wearing the medium sized cover and it works just fine. If I remember correctly it was about $35.00.
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I bought this one in practically new condition from the classified section, I really like it keeps the dust and crap off the car.
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Just installed the one RPI has $60 off with discount code "COVER", making it $110. Black stretch fit with carry bag, perfect fit, nice product IMHO...
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Originally Posted by Pounder
Hey Guys, I am looking to buy a cover for my Vette, always inside, mostly for dust control. Is that something one could buy for under 100 dollars ? Don't really want a cheapie, fair quality !!
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I purchased this one from WCC about 8 years ago, and it has held up beautifully. Very light in weight but, heavy enough to know you're getting a decent cover. They have different color options and it's a great indoor cover. One thing is for sure, after a coat of Chadwicks is put on this cover will slide off the side if your not quick about putting it on, preferably getting one of the mirrors in the pocket to negate some of that "slide" effect but, I always think those are nice problems to have. Priced at $149.00, it's worth a look.

http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-2...ered-logo.aspx
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I purchased this one from WCC about 8 years ago, and it has held up beautifully. Very light in weight but, heavy enough to know you're getting a decent cover. They have different color options and it's a great indoor cover. One thing is for sure, after a coat of Chadwicks is put on this cover will slide off the side if your not quick about putting it on, preferably getting one of the mirrors in the pocket to negate some of that "slide" effect but, I always think those are nice problems to have. Priced at $149.00, it's worth a look.

http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-2...ered-logo.aspx
Thanks I looked at that per Jack, and the one I am using was for my Monte SS, and it is a challenge to put on with a Chadwicked car !!!
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Originally Posted by Sellers
Just installed the one RPI has $60 off with discount code "COVER", making it $110. Black stretch fit with carry bag, perfect fit, nice product IMHO...
I have the RPI cover as well. Nice cover for the money.



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Just installed the one RPI has $60 off with discount code "COVER", making it $110. Black stretch fit with carry bag, perfect fit, nice product IMHO...
Thanks for the info. This is the car cover I wanted, but was too cheap to purchase. Didn't know about the discount code, so based on your insight, just ordered mine and it was $119.xx shipped (just under $110).
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I purchased one about 2 months ago & Love it !!
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Originally Posted by Andrew
Thanks for the info. This is the car cover I wanted, but was too cheap to purchase. Didn't know about the discount code, so based on your insight, just ordered mine and it was $119.xx shipped (just under $110).
That is the ONE I wanted
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That is the ONE I wanted
​​​​​​​Ha, I am sure they have many more just like it. Your turn to pick one up!
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be careful of Ebay I ordered a C5 cover and got a C6 instead, didn't quite figure it out soon enough to return it. Good cover though outdoor type for around a $100 bill.
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I picked up a used cover I found on Craigslist. It's a Premium Flannel cover by Corvette America. It'll be indoor as well and so far, so good. It fits my vert great. New the guy said it was $160 +/- and I was able to get it for $60.
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