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Old 03-20-2010, 07:52 PM
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Do you use one and what kind.

With the car coming back from paint I got to thinking we need a cover to protect our baby, even when in the garage.

I have very limited experience with covers other then cheap ones I use for my jeep.

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Grumpy.........try www.carbag.com.......out of Bath MI, been using this for the last 5 yrs.........no issues whatsoever. It comes out excately the same way you put it in.............little on the pricy side, but ive been happy with it.

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Old 03-20-2010, 09:53 PM
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Don't believe what the less expensive covers say. I think they scratch too. I am going to start using old sheets. By the way......I have three car covers I will sell for cheep...let me know.
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Old 03-21-2010, 11:40 AM
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Hi Dave,
I bought mine from NPD. I think its the same one that Hank has, except mine is blue. I only use it when the car is stored for the winter.
Becareful when choosing a cover for your car. Some covers are ment to be used for storage and can put fine scratches in the paint from constant use. I don't care the nylon covers as they don't provide very much protection. I did a search for scratchless carcovers and found this.
http://www.autoanything.com/car-cove...hershield.aspx
I know the bigboys that show their cars at the big indoor shows have custom covers made of Terrycloth. Heres another link to help you find the right cover for your car.http://www.properautocare.com/selectingcover.html Goodluck with your decision!
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Old 03-22-2010, 06:50 PM
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My cover is blue too Brian. Our covers are more of a storage cover than a protective cover I guess. They're soft but they breath so they don't trap moisture. Problem is if they get a lot of dust on them, then it rains, like at Frankemuth, the dirt washes through and get's on the car. So I guess it depends on what you're looking for. A waterproof cover is good at a show to keep the car dry if it rains but not good for long term storage because it will trap moisture.

Actually two different covers would be the best.
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Old 03-23-2010, 06:11 PM
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My cousin works for Kimberly-Clark (Kleenex brand along with lots of other products) and they are a huge maker of car covers and he is actually in the department that designs them. He gave me a list of which ones to avoid one time, I will have to try to find that. Even some of the K-C ones arent exactly the best, but he did say they make some very highend covers as well.

I need to get one myself, I stored my chevelle in the front garage this winter instead of the rear and I didnt cover it and it came out exceptionally dusty, and I'm not certain why. But a cover would have been great this year.

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Old 03-23-2010, 06:20 PM
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I would be very interested in seeing that list. Post it if ya find it please.
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Old 03-23-2010, 06:41 PM
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Does he have any with sonar cat repellers in them?
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Old 03-28-2010, 12:30 AM
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Right now, until I can research as many car covers i can that's perfect for my application, I've got my recently painted Chevelle covered with two (2) King-sized, cotton bed sheets. They cover the top surfaces entirely and part of the sides. Good enough to allow the paint to breathe and protect it as well in my garage.
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