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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 03:19 PM
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Would like some advise on the purchase of a good quality car cover at a reasonable price for a C5.
The cheaper ones slide off the car making it a chore trying to cover it.
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 03:26 PM
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Are you looking for an indoor only, indoor/outdoor or outdoor cover?
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 03:32 PM
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I'm looking for good suggestions on indoor/outdoor or straight outdoor covers as well.
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 03:39 PM
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I'm using a Noah cover right now on my 02Z. It's a great indoor or outdoor cover, very soft so it doesn't scratch the paint and breathable so water doesn't get trapped under the cover. I've used the same cover on some previous show cars and never had any problems.

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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 04:31 PM
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I've been using an Empire cover outdoors. It's breathable as well, but it is not a custom fit cover.
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 06:45 PM
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I'm using a Noah cover right now on my 02Z. It's a great indoor or outdoor cover, very soft so it doesn't scratch the paint and breathable so water doesn't get trapped under the cover. I've used the same cover on some previous show cars and never had any problems.

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Glad to hear! Just got a Noah from California Car Covers. Unfortunately, had to get it to replace my CCC Dustop that mice ate this winter.
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 06:47 PM
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BTW...had the Dustop for 8 years...great car cover but indoors only.
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Originally Posted by killian96ss
I'm using a Noah cover right now on my 02Z. It's a great indoor or outdoor cover, very soft so it doesn't scratch the paint and breathable so water doesn't get trapped under the cover. I've used the same cover on some previous show cars and never had any problems.

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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 4XLR8N
Glad to hear! Just got a Noah from California Car Covers. Unfortunately, had to get it to replace my CCC Dustop that mice ate this winter.
Damn mice. Maybe cover the entire car with dryer sheets next time, they don't like em.

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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 07:28 PM
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Coverking makes some good indoor/outdoor covers.
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Yep...damn mice
Those nice were busy
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Yep...damn mice
WOW! How the hell big are the mice in Brighton? Looks like maybe as big as muskrats.
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Mostly indoor but on occasion for an overnite Hotel stay.
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