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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Not sure where to put this, but it will help keep a car looking good so i figure this section would work.

Anyway, i am looking for a car cover that is waterproof. My car is not a dialy driver but will be sitting outside at an apartment when not being used. Aside from protecting from tree sap, dirt, other elements i am looking for a car cover that is waterproof because my t-tops and trunk lid leak whenever it rains.

Anybody have any recomendations, or past experience with good brands, brands to stay away from etc.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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https://www.bigskycarcovers.com/ I have bought a few covers from them that are completely water proof. Water beeds on the cover and you can roll it around like mercury. The cover is also very light. Fit and finish are perfect. Not sure which model it's called just give them a call and they'll explain everything to you. Sorry in advance if this non-sponsor link can't be posted.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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covercraft IMO. waterproof, UV ray protection
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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build a small garage just big enough for your car and tell your land lady to shove it because your car needed a home
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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Technalon covers work well. they allow the moisture underneath to vent through the cover.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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I *think* I have a covercraft? It's blue and it's waterproof. No covers can be 100% waterproof because it still has to let moisture out. My cover does great in the rain (although it fits weird cause its from my 87 Camaro) but the only thing is it is NOT soft. So I worry that its putting swirl marks into my car.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 12:29 AM
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FWIW- i have a coverking stormproof cover custom fitted for the F-Body. It is waterproof and breathes awsome. Wasn't cheap by any means but much cheaper then building a garage. I am actually selling one of them(have two) so let me know if you are interested.

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http://www.autoanything.com/car-covers/60A2016A0A0.aspx
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i have a rain-x cover and its pretty much the same thing as my buddy's slp cover except for the custom fit although it still fits pretty tight and was 100 bucks cheaper
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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I like my SLP car cover!
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i have a slp and i never have use it lol.. came with the car when i bought it
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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Thank you for all the suggestions. As far as the garage, hopefully next year i will have a house with one but who know with this economy lol. So for now its the car cover.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by TheBlueKnight
I like my SLP car cover!
I like the look of this SLP and its not to expensive. It does ok in the rain?
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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no the slp is an indoor cover from what i read. im real happy with the quality of my coverking stormproof cover. works real well.
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My California Car Cover fits my Camaro SS like a glove, and has holes with reenforced rivets for attaching bungee cord to frame for very windy days, water repels right off, great cover.
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