Paper Tiger

I tried to look around the forum and I did not find much on car covers. I have a new 427 Convertible and I want to get a cover (or covers) for the car. I am keeping the car in a garage, and it is not a daily driver. The garage is two blocks from the ocean. I have some concern about salt in the air. My wife says we have to keep our three children who are in and out of the garage all summer. They understand how I feel about keeping the car, but I hope covering it will reduce the chance of damage even more.

In addition, I would like to have a cover for the car for road trips where she might have to sit out overnight. As you know, there isn't an abundance of storage space in the trunk of a vert, so for that application compact storage is a must. I am open to one cover for the garage and another for the road. I know it sounds expensive, but it would not be a hobby if it had a purpose.

I am looking for suggestions based on what others have tried and liked. If you can recommend brands and vendors, that would be helpful. Additionally, I noticed that some of the vendors list different covers for various models such as coupe, Z06 etc. Does anyone know what cover fits this car?
Thanks
PT

Rich Mickol

I use Dustop. It is an indoor cover. I had the first one from 2005 all the way to 2012. I would still have it except it didn't fit the GS. Excellent at keeping the car clean and thick enough to prevent dings in the garage. Saved me quite a few times. I did get another one for the GS. Cost around $210.

I'm not a big fan of using the car on a trip and then covering it at the end of the day. As clean as you might think it is, it's probably not. Now you have a cover that's dirty on the inside. Not good for the car or the cover.

California Car Cover has an excellent selection and you can see them and what their strong/weak point are. Calcarcover.com. 800 423 5525.

Hope this helps.

Paper Tiger

I never though about the problem of getting scratches in the paint from dragging the cover over the road grit, but you definitely have a point there.
I guess what I really need is just a garage cover.
PT

Rich Mickol

Your size will be the size that fits the Z06. At least that is what fit my GS. I'm pretty sure it's either a base or narrow body style and the Z06 size. They are not GS, Z06 ZR1 specific. Those three should all fall under the Z06 size. Who ever you buy from will ask what the body style is.

With kids in and out of the garage the thicker the cover the better in your case.

I personally wouldn't worry too much about the salt air. It certainly won't affect the body.

Congrats on the 427. It's a beauty and a great choice.

Rich

jmk

I just bought a GM indoor dust cover for my C6. I keep it in our garage covered when I'm not driving it for a couple of days. While parking in the garage cuts the dust down, some still gets through. The GM cover stops it. It has an inner layer of super soft flannel and black or red outer layer that looks like rayon with Corvette logos on each end. It weighs about 10 pounds in its duffel bag. It goes on easily and comes off likewise. It was expensive, but leaves me with no doubt that it's not abrasive and is of the highest quality.

RULOOKIN

I have owned several cars and I always buy a extra large cover that is not fitted very loose !! I also have large fleece blankets I drape over the cars front end and rear and mirrors then slowly put loose cover over the car, the fleece blankets don't move and the cover never gets slid across the paint of the car !

Allan

Part # and cost please.

Red Devil

Is it thick enough to prevent scratches if someone bumps into it or hits it with something? TIA

jmk

The GM Part Number is 19158372

I paid $320-

I'd say that it will likely provide some "bump" protection, but how much probably has a lot to do with the size, shape, and weight of what's bumping into it. The two layers are about a quarter inch thick together. BTW, the outer layer is satin stretch and inner layer is fleece. Forgot to mention that it is designed to be placed on the hood and unrolled, rather than pulled down over the car, so it really doesn't move much when you're covering your car. It was the only one I found that had this design.

PittMD1

A vender on this forum had a group buy and I got the same thing your talking about for around $100.

michaelinmech

California Car Cover Company - Plushweave Indoor Cover - custom fit to your car for $250. in gray. The BEST imho

Then top that off with a Disposable Universal Plastic Car Covers - 12' x 22' . Be careful to use these only on top of your car cover and in the garage only, never in the heat of the sun. You can get them direct for only a couple bucks each.

http://www.thecarcover.com/disposabl...tic-car-covers

yessss

Take a look at this cover. I'm on my fifth one and have been pleased with them. I use the cover at home and on the road. I live in Newport News and have not had a salt issue with my Corvette. This is a quote fro the web site.

"They are made from a Soft 150 Denier woven polyester fabric that is coated with aluminized polyurethane and acrylic. With an excellent design, these covers fold up small enough to fit in your corvette's storage compartment when not in use. The light grey color does a great job of keeping the sun's rays off your vehicle, leading to a cooler interior."


http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-1...and-sport.aspx

billyboy47

don't know if it would help, but, would some kind of air filtration system help keep a high percentage of salt out of the garage? i would put something like that in my garage if i lived by the ocean. just make sure it filters inside air back to the outside. and try not going in and out of the garage too often.

mjcourt

The GM covers fit very snug and have a soft interior.