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Old 02-16-2006, 10:41 AM
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I am in the market for a car cover what company makes the best Outdoor car cover?
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I don't think there is a "Best" but some are better than others. I don't have a garage so I have a Wolf cover on my car. It's been used over a year and so far, No Issues, no scratches etc.
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I don't think there is a "Best" but some are better than others. I don't have a garage so I have a Wolf cover on my car. It's been used over a year and so far, No Issues, no scratches etc.
Thanks I was begining to think everyone was ignoring me
Old 02-16-2006, 06:09 PM
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I have heard wolf is the way to go on a outdoor cover too.I would not go with a cheap one.Im sure you get what you pay for with something like an outdoor cover.
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I don't think there is a "Best" but some are better than others. I don't have a garage so I have a Wolf cover on my car. It's been used over a year and so far, No Issues, no scratches etc.
Old 02-16-2006, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Donovangian
I am in the market for a car cover what company makes the best Outdoor car cover?
like eastcoast covers,indoor and outdoor
Old 02-16-2006, 09:27 PM
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The Wolfe "Noah" is a very good outdoor cover for $150 IMO.
Old 02-16-2006, 09:46 PM
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I recommend the Covercraft weathershield cover for outside. Keeps the car cleaner than any other I've used. And you can wash it at home.
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Here's what I've used for the last 4.7 years:

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1364

Excellent value at $90.
Old 02-16-2006, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by love my car
I have heard wolf is the way to go on a outdoor cover too.I would not go with a cheap one.Im sure you get what you pay for with something like an outdoor cover.
When I bought my car the previous owner gave me his Wolf car cover, not really sure if it's indoor or out as I keep it covered in my garage. Seems to be of very good quality though.
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i have the weathershield HD, it has been exposted to ice, sleet, snow 12 inches last week. i pulled the cover off yesterday and NO WATERSPOTS OF ANY KIND, THE CAR WAS 100% DRY. it is expensive about $380 and it takes about two weeks to get since its a customer fit cover, that being said, it rates the highest of any car cover, if your car is exposted to ice, sleet, snow, tree sap etc.
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I purchased a used one from a member here. It was the one out of the Corvette Accessories catalog. Very nice cover, holds all the dust and dirt out while allowing the cover to breathe when it rains.
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Covercraft weathershield cover. I'm very happy with it.
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I have volunteered for an military active duty assignment with a 3 year committment. My wife & I will be moving over 2400 miles to Tacoma, WA. We have three cars; my '01 C5 Coupe, her '04 S2000, and our '04 Honda Civic. While on Spreak Break, my son will tow my Vette via his GMC 2500 HD truck using an Open Car Hauler Trailor. Tomorrow I will order a rear pair of custom mud flaps for his truck for the sole purpose of keeping debris from being thrown onto the nose of my Vette.

I have a Wolf Noah Car Cover, and was thinking about keeping my Vette covered for the +2400 mile journey. Is this a good, or not so good idea?

TIA
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I have volunteered for an military active duty assignment with a 3 year committment. My wife & I will be moving over 2400 miles to Tacoma, WA. We have three cars; my '01 C5 Coupe, her '04 S2000, and our '04 Honda Civic. While on Spreak Break, my son will tow my Vette via his GMC 2500 HD truck using an Open Car Hauler Trailor. Tomorrow I will order a rear pair of custom mud flaps for his truck for the sole purpose of keeping debris from being thrown onto the nose of my Vette.

I have a Wolf Noah Car Cover, and was thinking about keeping my Vette covered for the +2400 mile journey. Is this a good, or not so good idea?

TIA
No, you should never cover your car during an open tow or open vehicle transport. The cover tends to flap enough so that sand grains will surely scratch the paint.
My car was transported (open carrier) from Alabama to San Diego with only the factory-applied plastic and it arrived in perfect condition.
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Originally Posted by Dave68
No, you should never cover your car during an open tow or open vehicle transport. The cover tends to flap enough so that sand grains will surely scratch the paint.
My car was transported (open carrier) from Alabama to San Diego with only the factory-applied plastic and it arrived in perfect condition.
I have a C5 Creations Front Bumper Mask made of stretch nylon knit construction & would this be okay for the trip?

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Old 02-18-2006, 03:34 AM
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Another vote for the Wolfe cover. Great warranty: I acquired a tear in mine after some three years. Called Wolfe and was promptly sent a replacement, no charge (not even for shipping), no questions asked. The Wolfe cover fits well, cleans easy, drys fast, and, does not scratch paint.
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CAR Motorsports offers a Custom Fitted Lifetime Warrantied Corvette C5 Car Cover complete with Customer chosen Embroidery on the Front, Rear and Storage Bag. Comes complete with Cable and Lock as well as our pattented strap tie down system. You can see the fit and read up on the details of the materials and construction at the link below.

http://www.carmotorsports.com/car_covers.htm

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