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Old May 25, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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I have a C6 Convertible coming in and this will be the first time purchasing one. I have 2 questions. Does anyone know of a cover just to protect the convertible cover from the sun? The second question is if I were to go with a complete car cover what type should I get. My concern is that there are kids playing in the area and they have put minor scratches in my other cars and I would totally freak if they scratched my C6.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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You can cure both problems easily. Keep driving with the top down...
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Old May 25, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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Try a garage
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Old May 25, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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Thanks guys, but a garage is not a choice right now. Trust me I'd do anything to garage it.
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Check the catalog at California Car Covers. They make all kinds for different conditions. They also can tailor make them for your C6.
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Calif Car Covers is the way to go...but if your car is kept outside, you want to maximize the protection...so whoever you buy it from, don't go cheap, get a high quality cover. It will be worth the cost over the long run.
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Thanks guys. I think I'lll go with the stormweave. They say it's designed for outdoor use, UV protection and is thick so it protects against scratches and minor dents.
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Originally Posted by benspruce
Check the catalog at California Car Covers. They make all kinds for different conditions. They also can tailor make them for your C6.
TOTALLY. I have just purchased one from them and its a super cover only I bought one to cover in the garage only. I'll soon be buying one to cover for whenever I have to leave the car out overnite-but remember one thing, DON'T GO CHEAP!
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Originally Posted by benspruce
Check the catalog at California Car Covers. They make all kinds for different conditions. They also can tailor make them for your C6.
TOTALLY. I have just purchased one from them and its a super cover only I bought one to cover in the garage only. I'll soon be buying one to cover for whenever I have to leave the car out overnite-but remember one thing, DON'T GO CHEAP and buy the one to fit your needs.
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Question. Don't you have to clean your car before covering it so any dust or grime that accumulated from driving doesn't scatch the paint as you pull on the cover?
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Originally Posted by ss409cid
You can cure both problems easily. Keep driving with the top down...

Hmm, car cover, nasty kids scratching cars? Hey Jimmy let's see if we can hide under that car cover and play hide & seek, heck maybe we all can!
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Stormweave is what I have on my 60. An excellent choice.
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