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Old 04-28-2009, 09:34 AM
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Default Anyone here use a good waterproof car cover?

Does anything here use a waterproof car cover for when it rains? Does it actually keep the car dry?

Not sure if there is one cover that will do this or a cover that can be put over another only when it rains out.


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Mmmhm I wonder as well but for me if it has anything other then clean paint, I worry about swirls or scratches.
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that silver vett cover i gave timmy was pretty close. i put a pep boys "water proof" on my vett, then that over it and it was dry.
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Originally Posted by Noyzee
that silver vett cover i gave timmy was pretty close. i put a pep boys "water proof" on my vett, then that over it and it was dry.
Thats what i'm looking for. I'm thinking a soft breathable base cover, then occasionally throw on a dry water proof cover. There are a bunch out there that claim waterproof. I just don't know which ones work.
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the cloth ones say water proof. its BS. you need a nice heavy canvase one or the one like timmys. not sure where that came from. andy gave it to me.
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I think the cloth ones might be water resistant but they would take forever and a day to dry. If I can get a dry canvas cover, I have one problem solved.
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I got mine from here http://www.budgetcarcovers.com/ really good car covers had mine for 3 years now always kept my car dry. I have the elite series has 4 layers to it and a 3 yr warranty check them out.
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https://www.bigskycarcovers.com/

That's where you want to go. They have a material that beads water off like a duck's back. 100% waterproof not the bullshit ones you see in walmart. They are custom fit too. I have bought two covers from them and they're awesome.
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I bought a "Weathershield" , I think . This was light material , but it was truly waterproof .

I forgot what brand , but I do remember it was about $300.00 .
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Thanks guys, not to sure what one I would get yet. I may not need an outdoor cover yet. We will see. I'm trying for extra storage but im not sure if it will be a year round think or part of the year thing. Year round storage is going to be a little pricey.
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Noah weathershield . Completely waterproof. Been using one since 2001. Had them (custom car cover) custom sew in some loops to attach bungie cords at the nose and the 4 wheel wells (behind the rear tires) for rigging for wind purposes. On my 2nd cover. would get one again.



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