C5 outdoor cover
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 3,771
Likes: 940
From: Orlando Florida
Hundreds, and if you dig at all through the reviews you will find none are actually waterproof, and a number of fellow members will tell you why you don’t want waterproof.
I have a water leak I’ve been unable to identify, do want a waterproof cover, and have tried a couple of well known covers in my unsuccessful bid to keep central Florida thunderstorms out of my interior. Best results I’ve had so far have been with a low price cover on Amazon, recommended by T-RAY1978,
I have a water leak I’ve been unable to identify, do want a waterproof cover, and have tried a couple of well known covers in my unsuccessful bid to keep central Florida thunderstorms out of my interior. Best results I’ve had so far have been with a low price cover on Amazon, recommended by T-RAY1978,
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 230
Likes: 155
Hundreds, and if you dig at all through the reviews you will find none are actually waterproof, and a number of fellow members will tell you why you don’t want waterproof.
I have a water leak I’ve been unable to identify, do want a waterproof cover, and have tried a couple of well known covers in my unsuccessful bid to keep central Florida thunderstorms out of my interior. Best results I’ve had so far have been with a low price cover on Amazon, recommended by T-RAY1978,
https://www.amazon.com/KAKIT-Waterpr.../dp/B08SBN7PS4
I have a water leak I’ve been unable to identify, do want a waterproof cover, and have tried a couple of well known covers in my unsuccessful bid to keep central Florida thunderstorms out of my interior. Best results I’ve had so far have been with a low price cover on Amazon, recommended by T-RAY1978,
https://www.amazon.com/KAKIT-Waterpr.../dp/B08SBN7PS4
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 87,375
Likes: 1,593
From: Western NY
I'd be VERY careful of using a cover outdoors. A number of years ago, I had to leave my C-5 outside, in my backyard, for about 3 weeks, during a garage renovation. I thought it would be a good idea to keep it covered. Not so good......even though I had it secured pretty tightly, the wind still managed to cause the cover to "flutter" at the corners of the car, which put some scuff marks in the paint. Fortunately, they buffed out.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 3,399
Likes: 1,339
From: Havre de Grace Maryland
Since buying in 2014, my 'lets have fun' '04 Vert sits outside 24/7 rain/snow with a cover (California POP TOP) for the top only that has never had an interior leak. I polish/wax several times a year. Paint still looks great with many 
's when driving.
's when driving.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 36
Likes: 11
From: Fl
Of the 3 I've owned; covercraft is my fav. It fits snug on the 5 and you can opt for "tie-down" straps. Keeps rain and debris off very well. Has also stayed attached during thunderstorms and winds. Car looks like it stays in garage!
*pro tip. ALL OUTDOOR car covers will leave a film on car and windows(the thicker covers leave more). To help prevent this you MUST wash or wipe your car down before re-covering.
*pro tip. ALL OUTDOOR car covers will leave a film on car and windows(the thicker covers leave more). To help prevent this you MUST wash or wipe your car down before re-covering.
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I was in a transition period, where my C5 was outdoors for a couple months a long time ago. Wouldn't you know, it got knocked twice in that time frame with horrible ice storms but, the Coverking Stormproof cover did it's job well. A bit pricey but, far cheaper than paint correction.
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Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 81
Likes: 34
I have a convertible that I purchased in December and the top leaked by the back window because it wasn't sealed anymore. So, until the new top came in, I used this one from Amazon. I put a towel on top of the window, under the cover, and this one kept the interior dry. When it had just rained, I did see a little water on the car when removing, but this one worked pretty well. Now that my top is replaced, I no longer use it though, as I worry about leaving it covered for a long period of time.
CoverMaster Gold Shield Car Cover for Chevrolet Corvette 5 Layer Waterproof (C5: 1997-2004)
CoverMaster Gold Shield Car Cover for Chevrolet Corvette 5 Layer Waterproof (C5: 1997-2004)