I have done extensive research on car covers over the last week. However, I cannot seem to pull the trigger on a purchase yet. I cannot decide between the NOAH and the Weathershield.

Many people like the ding protection that the NOAH provides but complain that water and dust can get through, leaving a "smudge" on their car that must be cleaned off.

Many people like the water protection and ease of cleaning of the Weathershield. However, since it is only one layer, it does not provide ding protection. I also read that the Weathershield has some exposed stiching on the underside that could cause problems.

Tonight I was reading the forum at autopia.com and found a person who uses both. The NOAH gives him the ding protection and the Weathershield gives him the water protection. And since the Weathershiled is exposed, it gets dirtier and needs to be cleaned more but is easier to clean than if the NOAH was exposed. (Note: I have also read many posts from 2003 that state NOAH is 3 layers. However, the product now claims 4 layers. Did this change recently? Did this change result in better protection from water and better airing out qualities?)

I would like to get some thoughts on using both covers at once. I usually drive my C5 1 or 2 times a week (wish I could drive more). Also, if one can recommend just one over the other, that would be great as well. I do not think the Evolution 4 is better than either, but that can also be discussed. Thanks.

 

I've used the Noah cover for a year so it's been thru all the seasons and it is an excellent cover. The covers are not good if they are completly water proof, they need to breathe and if they don't your C5 willcollect moisture inthe interior. So usingtwo covers isn't the way to go.

 

I have used my Noah (Wolf) with excellent results..I have never experianced the "smudge" effect others have. My two German Sheperds pulled the car cover off and had a tug of war with it..(The cover lost!) So Im in the marker for another cover and will most certanly purchase another Noah. Of course the dogs gotta go!!! Not really..
Barry

 

I've got a stormweave from California Car Cover. I think it's great, but yes, after a big rainstorm there is some water / dust left on the car.

Normally, I let the cover dry on the car. After I take off the dry cover, all the car needs is a going over with the California Car Duster. Since the car pretty clean otherwise, I generally go over the car real quick with a quick detailer (Z-6). The car looks great.

Only thing to be aware of.... I think most car covers are prone to putting little scratches on the car. I'm thinking that they aren't in the clearcoat, but instead in the layers of wax. Also, if you are in a sandy area, you may want to watch out. If some sand blows up imbetween the cover and the car, well.... isn't that sandpaper?

Good Luck!

 

I can't comment on how the Weathershield works outside because mine is garaged and covered when I'm not driving it. But, after almost 3 years of constant use, I have zero scatches from the cover itself. Zero. My Zainoed finish looks just as shiny as the day I first started using the cover. In fact, the only drawback is the fact that the fabric cover is so smooth - sometimes it slides off while I'm putting it on because it glides so freely on the car. I sent the Noah back when I first ordered one because it felt so "rough".

The few times I've accidentally gotten water on it, it beads quite well. The Weathershield does breathe - it is not a sealed fabric but a one-way weave that allows moisture to escape outwards. Also, because it is so slick, it does help prevent scuffs to the paint. I have accidentally brushed against and outright dinged panels with different hard objects and never gotten a scratch on the paint.

My Weathershield came with a free lock and cable but that was a speacial deal at the time. It also came with a storage bag. The cover can be washed in a home-sized washing machine and stores in a very compact size so you can easily put it in your rear compartment and take it with you.

The fit of the weathershield on the car is like a glove, It has elastic sewn into the ends for an even tighter fit. I think it would take a pretty stong gust of wind to blow it off. The shape is tailored to a vert, coupe or frc.

Admittedly, I've never tried the Noah but I did use it's predecessor for several years before that and I now prefer the Weathershield. (I had an Evolution III-based cover for my TA.)

Best of luck in your search.

 

i'm looking into the car cover issue too and i'm debating the weathershield or noah. The weathershield is much more expensive...but supposedly much smaller. The sales rep told me that the noah would absorb 40% of the water that hits it and would fill up the whole trunk of my c5 coupe. Is this true. I'm not looking to spend a ton of money but i want a cover good outside that wont damage my car...i'll dust the car if i need to after i take the cover off.

 

I answered this question the other day. I thought I would let you know to look for an answer from the fabric man . You will not go wrong with any of these non-wovens. Convertors of fabrics appreciate Kimberely Clarck's 1st material, best. EVOLUTION.

Good Luck.

 

What is the difference between NOAH and the NOAH Wolf?

 

I have also been carefully checking out all the covers. I need an indoor only and found this company to have a very high quality cover. It is located very close to me in Nobleton Ontario so I went to check out the material quality. Excellent and in Canadian dollars it makes it fairly reasonable in price.

Tino

http://www.huggercovers.com

 

I have been using Noah covers for 5 years. the last cover I have been using for 3 years. Water will seep through when it rains hard. The dirt the cover catches will seep through when the cover gets soaked. If it is a light rain, it will keep the water off . it comes off with some detail.

I use my cover every day, I cover my car at work. It goes on and off 5 days a week. I have never had any damage at all. It is very lightweight
and easy to put on. The first car I used it on was black.

Park the nose into the wind and the cover will not blow off. Make sure you buy a lock and cable ,My first Noah cover was stolen.

Sometimes when I know its going to rain hard I leave it on the car to wash it. They can be washed in a washing machine but cannot be put in the dryer.

 

No difference as far as the cover fabric. Wolf is a company brand name and their Noah cover is made of the same Noah fabric manufactured by Kimberly-Clark. Several of the Forum vendors here carry the Wolf brand line of car covers. Off hand, I don't know if Wolf sews their own covers or if they, like so many others mentioned here, have someone else manufacture their covers for them. I've had very good luck with a Wolf cover that I own (different fabric), but don't know that I would recommend them over the other brands you and I spoke about the other night.

Good luck with the cover.