Car covers

[FloridaNative]

Hey guys/gals. As alot of you know I have no garage and my car sits 24/7 out in the sun. I'd like to get a car cover for it to protect it from the sun, sprinklers and cats (oh my!) I am a bit concerned as to how the wind will affect the covers being that I"m relatively close to the beach and still get the tradewinds at my house. Will the winds cause the cover to rub against the paint and will rubbing cause any damage? Can you all recommend a good cover that will protect it from the sun and the elements but still let it breathe? Thank you all who reply.

[BILL]

Jen........wolf is best i think, mine was the 2 ply 200 model, least expensive with a smooth inner lining......i love it........winters in the ny city can be brutal, before my garage??? this cover was my garage

check it out (now, now Bill you know better, no links to competitors)

[Reddwarf]

I bought one off ebay for really cheap (search for coveroutlet on ebay). My idea was to provide some protection from the sun as I parked outside at work. It was a pain to put on and off daily by myself and one day we had a lotof wind and my cover went flying!

On the hand, I put it on my Mom's Mustang after I washed it and it kept her car spotless in my driveway under a tree for about a week.

I think more expensive ones that are custom fit for your car would probably stay on better in windy conditions. However, for the price this cover works well.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Noahs rocks and I bet Meghan will allow you to use your forum discount or at least ship for free. The form fitting ones rock, but darn expensive.

http://www.autogeek.net/carcovers.html

[Reddwarf]

From what I researched, I think Killr is right. The covercraft ones are very good. Mine is good for the price, but does not have the quality of a covercraft. I bought the covercraft sunshade (via AG) and it is made with excellent quality. It's the best sunshade I've ever used.

[FloridaNative]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

Noahs rocks and I bet Meghan will allow you to use your forum discount or at least ship for free. The form fitting ones rock, but darn expensive.

http://www.autogeek.net/carcovers.html

Thanks Killr, the Noah does look good and it is less than I was expecting to have to pay too so that's even better!

Thanks all of you for your advice and comments.

[Meghan]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

Noahs rocks and I bet Meghan will allow you to use your forum discount or at least ship for free. The form fitting ones rock, but darn expensive.

http://www.autogeek.net/carcovers.html

Meghan always takes care of Jen and you too MR. Killer!

[snomon1017]

Car covers, to me, are just as important as sealer/wax. I’ve used them in and out of a garage for 25 years. As a testament to their use, I have a 1983 Porsche 944 that spent most of its life outdoors. Paint is original and still looks practically brand new. I’ve tried just about every cover there is and one thing is certain, especially in Fla, is that most covers do not stand up well to Fla weather! BUT, I’ve found one that does and is my new favorite. Check out the Weathershield covers (http://www.autogeek.net/weathershield.html). It is very light, thin, and very easy to use. It takes up very little space in the car but provides excellent protection. The fibers block UV and it sheds water like a garage roof. When it does get wet, it breaths and dries in no time.

I haven’t tried the Weathershield HD but I’ve been so happy with the “basic” model that I haven’t bothered. BTW, it is NOT a soft, puffy, lined cover but with 3 cars all using them, in and out of a garage, I can say confidently that I haven’t seen even one swirl mark from the covers.

[FloridaNative]

thank you so much snomon. That is what I am looking for, something to hold up to the elements and protect the paint. I was just concerned because I get the trade winds that steadily blow from East to West off the coast. I'm less than 2 miles from the beach. I was looking at the Weathershield too. Have you tried the Noah one? That one looks good too. How does it compate with the Weathershield??

[Meghan]

Originally Posted by FloridaNative

thank you so much snomon. That is what I am looking for, something to hold up to the elements and protect the paint. I was just concerned because I get the trade winds that steadily blow from East to West off the coast. I'm less than 2 miles from the beach. I was looking at the Weathershield too. Have you tried the Noah one? That one looks good too. How does it compate with the Weathershield??

Weathershield is a step up from the Noah if you are using it outside. Weathershield "breath-ability" is better , they both carry a 4 year warranty. Hope that helps.