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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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Looking for recommendation on a good outdoor car cover that can fit wide body.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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My '05 vert lives outdoors 24/7/365 about 50 yards from the Pacific Ocean. Needless to say there's plenty of weather conditions to protect my car from, not to mention the never ending birds!

I've tried several covers including Noahs, which all fell apart after a couple seasons or less.



Cost - about $300. I certainly wouldn't pay a penny more. There are a lot of vendors that sell the same exact product. Search around for the lowest price. You may stumble on a sale.

This also makes an excellent indoor cover as well because it is very light weight and easy to put on & take off.

It's custom fitted for any model Corvette (even widebodies) light weight and virtually water proof. After a couple months I just throw it in the washing machine and let it air dry. Looks great again! I keep it folded up inside one of the cubby holes. Highly recommended

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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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My '05 vert lives outdoors 24/7/365 about 50 yards from the Pacific Ocean. Needless to say there's plenty of weather conditions to protect my car from, not to mention the never ending birds!

I've tried several covers including Noahs, which all fell apart after a couple seasons or less.


Cost - about $300. I certainly wouldn't pay a penny more. There are a lot of vendors that sell the same exact product. Search around for the lowest price. You may stumble on a sale.

This also makes an excellent indoor cover as well because it is very light weight and easy to put on & take off.

It's custom fitted for any model Corvette (even widebodies) light weight and virtually water proof. After a couple months I just throw it in the washing machine and let it air dry. Looks great again! I keep it folded up inside one of the cubby holes. Highly recommended

Thanks, I'll give them a call tomorrow.

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A solid cover would be the Stormproof Cover. It does not have an inside liner. It's main purpose is to keep UV rays off the vehicle.

http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...&categoryId=74


The best cover IMO for outdoors is the autobody armor
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...&categoryId=74


100% custom made to fit your wide body.

Contact me direct with any questions.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by keyplyr
My '05 vert lives outdoors 24/7/365 about 50 yards from the Pacific Ocean. Needless to say there's plenty of weather conditions to protect my car from, not to mention the never ending birds!

I've tried several covers including Noahs, which all fell apart after a couple seasons or less. The one I'm most inpressed with is the Covercraft WeatherShield HP series cover.



Cost - about $300. I certainly wouldn't pay a penny more. There are a lot of vendors that sell the same exact product. Search around for the lowest price. You may stumble on a sale.

This also makes an excellent indoor cover as well because it is very light weight and easy to put on & take off.

It's custom fitted for any model Corvette (even widebodies) light weight and virtually water proof. After a couple months I just throw it in the washing machine and let it air dry. Looks great again! I keep it folded up inside one of the cubby holes. Highly recommended

I agree! The only problem I have with mine is elastic went bad and I just double cover to keep it on the car. No dust great cover!
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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I have a coverking autobody armor car cover. It is great in my opinion. It has very good ratings listed on the website. I wanted one that was soft inside. I am happy with mine.
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-2...or-c6-z06.aspx
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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I agree! The only problem I have with mine is elastic went bad and I just double cover to keep it on the car. No dust great cover!
Agreed, the elastic gets less affective over time, along with the stitching. My recommendation is in comparison to the other covers I've used which were poor compared to th Covercraft WeatherShield HP.

AFAIK Covercraft does guarantee them for 5 (or maybe 10) years: sales@covercraft.com

My 1st Covercraft WeatherShield HP cover I washed every couple weeks and I think I may have shortened the life in doing so. However I got over 3 years of solid protection from it and felt I got my moneys worth so I didn't bother complaining about a replacement under warranty.

On my second now and am only washing every couple months. Holding up great



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Originally Posted by KKJ
I have a coverking autobody armor car cover. It is great in my opinion. It has very good ratings listed on the website. I wanted one that was soft inside. I am happy with mine.
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-2...or-c6-z06.aspx
I've not tried the one you have but it looks to be the same thing as I have. Different brands yes, but the same features, same price, almost the same photograph. Might be the same manufacturer making the same product under different names




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I now have the Weathershield HP and it has been great cover. Keeps the rain drops from spotting and protects the car well so far. My other cheaper Covercraft did a good job for 2 years then broke down. They stood by it though so I can't complain.
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I have great luck with California car covers. I use both the indoor and outdoor.
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