Good Outdoor Cover
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Panama City, Florida
Good Outdoor Cover
Can anyone recommend a good outdoor cover that really works. I live in humid Florida. The one I have now is heavy vinyl on the outside and cloth on the inside (came with the car when I purchased it). There has been times that I have left in on for a couple days and when I take it off the car is wet from humidity (I assume). May not be anything I can do about that but just thought I would ask. Thanks!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Noah. Mine is 23 years old. Have used it for outdoors. Don’t use it much anymore outdoors. Worked very well when it rained. Cover will dry and no sign of water on car when removed. I used mine when I took the vette to the beach. It would rain overnight and be dry the next morning. I highly recommend a Noah fabric cover. I would say it will work for your problem.
Last edited by Fcar 98; Feb 3, 2021 at 07:44 AM.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Miami Florida
I live in between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. Had the car over 10 years. Basically they will only last 2 YEARS. No matter what brand you buy, outdoor every single day in SoFlo they are going to get wrecked. I've had $400 Coverkings custom fit all the way down to $40 Walmart one size fits all. Had waterproof and breathable, lining/no lining, basically every option available because I've been thru at least 5-6 covers since I bought my car.
Here's the kicker....It will ruin your paint unless you are DILIGENT on taking care of your car. The waterproof car covers will trap the moisture out but MOLD will start growing on your car because those covers really can't breath. They are also abrasive when the wind starts blowing and will eventually rub spots in your clear coat finish. Almost all of the covers I have used also trapped dust/dirt on the car after removal, they will protect your insides from UV light though. It's really about what you are trying to save. Your paint....or your interior? Cant have both on an outdoor car I suppose. I will say though I have never heard of NOAH car covers and it seems like I may have been missing out, so I have no experience with that brand.
Here's the kicker....It will ruin your paint unless you are DILIGENT on taking care of your car. The waterproof car covers will trap the moisture out but MOLD will start growing on your car because those covers really can't breath. They are also abrasive when the wind starts blowing and will eventually rub spots in your clear coat finish. Almost all of the covers I have used also trapped dust/dirt on the car after removal, they will protect your insides from UV light though. It's really about what you are trying to save. Your paint....or your interior? Cant have both on an outdoor car I suppose. I will say though I have never heard of NOAH car covers and it seems like I may have been missing out, so I have no experience with that brand.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 3,280
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From: Pittsburgh PA
I live in between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. Had the car over 10 years. Basically they will only last 2 YEARS. No matter what brand you buy, outdoor every single day in SoFlo they are going to get wrecked. I've had $400 Coverkings custom fit all the way down to $40 Walmart one size fits all. Had waterproof and breathable, lining/no lining, basically every option available because I've been thru at least 5-6 covers since I bought my car.
Here's the kicker....It will ruin your paint unless you are DILIGENT on taking care of your car. The waterproof car covers will trap the moisture out but MOLD will start growing on your car because those covers really can't breath. They are also abrasive when the wind starts blowing and will eventually rub spots in your clear coat finish. Almost all of the covers I have used also trapped dust/dirt on the car after removal, they will protect your insides from UV light though. It's really about what you are trying to save. Your paint....or your interior? Cant have both on an outdoor car I suppose. I will say though I have never heard of NOAH car covers and it seems like I may have been missing out, so I have no experience with that brand.
Here's the kicker....It will ruin your paint unless you are DILIGENT on taking care of your car. The waterproof car covers will trap the moisture out but MOLD will start growing on your car because those covers really can't breath. They are also abrasive when the wind starts blowing and will eventually rub spots in your clear coat finish. Almost all of the covers I have used also trapped dust/dirt on the car after removal, they will protect your insides from UV light though. It's really about what you are trying to save. Your paint....or your interior? Cant have both on an outdoor car I suppose. I will say though I have never heard of NOAH car covers and it seems like I may have been missing out, so I have no experience with that brand.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
Im reasonably happy with the Coverking brand you can buy through Costco. They are moderately priced, go on sale from time to time, have a decent enough warranty, and you get an extra year warranty by using the Costco Citi card. My first one lasted under 3 years before becoming fragile enough to rip. I have a warranty replacement so i hope to get another 2 to 3 years from it. That gives me 5 to 6 years. Unfortunately, my car is always parked outside through our Cincinnati 4 seasons.
On the Noah fabric. My Chrysler sits in the driveway year round too. My 11 year old cover has plenty of rips and tears but its still useable.
On the Noah fabric. My Chrysler sits in the driveway year round too. My 11 year old cover has plenty of rips and tears but its still useable.
Last edited by bookyoh; Feb 4, 2021 at 07:35 PM. Reason: Misspelled brand name of cover
Pro
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From: Northern Shore of the Federal Swamp
I've got the same problem, though it literally (not figuratively) hasn't come home to me yet. The car is indoors, at my mechanic's 'auto hospital' (as he named it), waiting for a State inspection; and the cover I ordered through the Corvette Forum Store will get to me next week.
My townhouse doesn't have a garage, so my car is going to live outdoors. I'm buying the cover not for sun/rain protection, but specifically for winter storms. With that in mind, I figure it won't spend much time on the car, so their mid-priced cover should do all I'm asking of it.
Bookyoh, I wish I'd thought of Costco when I shopped for this cover ... but then, I'd have to wait 6-8 weeks for their cover, and the Forum Store's cover is in stock and ships today.
My townhouse doesn't have a garage, so my car is going to live outdoors. I'm buying the cover not for sun/rain protection, but specifically for winter storms. With that in mind, I figure it won't spend much time on the car, so their mid-priced cover should do all I'm asking of it.
Bookyoh, I wish I'd thought of Costco when I shopped for this cover ... but then, I'd have to wait 6-8 weeks for their cover, and the Forum Store's cover is in stock and ships today.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 251
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From: Peru Indiana
Stay away from Sealskin . The first one they sent me did not fit at all too short and not wide enough . The second one covers the car but does not fit the way I have seen other covers fit on a C5 .