Fender covers

[Lynn]

Anyone using these?

https://www.griotsgarage.com/ultra-soft-fender-cover/?sku=77675&code=PPCGLN&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvIuWvPnuiwMV7F0PAh2tFyNjEAAYASAA EgIH0vD_BwE

I need extra protection on the 57. Fenders are way higher than what I am used to working on. At 5'7" it is a challenge to reach much of anything in the engine compartment without laying on the fender.

[big gear head]

I have them, but rarely use them. I've got a set of thick Craftsman covers and a vintage set of Holley covers that I use most. I bought a set of clingy covers last summer that will probably get used a lot.

[Lynn]

What are "clingy covers"?

I have on old STP fender cover that is like the Craftsman, but starting to come apart.

[napa68]

I am using these here. I bought them about 10 years ago, and just love them. Heavily padded, magnets at the top to keep them in place (along with covered hooks which work well on the Corvette's). I just make a focused effort to clean the fender before I lay them down. Some of the best money I have spent!

http://netcore.byethost33.com/MuscleClassicSoltns.html

https://i.imgur.com/aDwlFB3h.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/vjuye4mh.jpg

BTW, the "clingy" covers are known on occasion to raise hell with lacquer. Rarely, will you see those around an NCRS meet. They have even damaged paint in a short of time to judge a car FWIW.

[big gear head]

What are "clingy covers"?

I have on old STP fender cover that is like the Craftsman, but starting to come apart.

They are kind of sticky, so they don't slide off. I haven't had a chance to use them yet. Still trying to get my shop finished so I can work on cars again.

[Too Many Projects]

Here ya go, full coverage. I bought one of these right after I had the Chevelle painted and didn't know it was held on by magnets. The paint was still soft, so I put it in a cabinet and it hasn't come out since... I need to start using it now.
I tried to include a pic, but it was too big.
https://badassfendercovers.com/products/bel-air-fender-cover-1957

[Tuna Joe]

I ordered the Griot fender covers.
Kind of thin but will work for me.
I put a large HF micro fiber towel under the fender covers and that seem to work better.

[big gear head]

Griot sells a lot of detail products, so I figured those covers were more for detail work under the hood than for actual mechanic work. I have used them under my heavy covers for extra paint protection. I can't figure out what you would put in the pockets.

[CC Rider]

I have a Griots fender cover. Slides around a bit, but does not scratch or make swirls in the paint.

[dykstra]

Old school fender cover with new school technology.:haha:

[396 SS/RS]

I can't figure out what you would put in the pockets. If I were to use the pockets not thinking I'd probably lean against it and put a pressure dent in the fender.

I have some circular magnets with a keyring that I put on either end of the cover to hold it in place.

[big gear head]

If I were to use the pockets not thinking I'd probably lean against it and put a pressure dent in the fender.

I have some circular magnets with a keyring that I put on either end of the cover to hold it in place.

Exactly what I thought about mine. Good opportunity for a dent to appear.

[Lynn]

Here is another one to cross off the list. Don't bother trying a pair of these:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/144717297762

I remember when Lisle made some really good quality stuff. I still have a really OLD Jeepers Creeper with the claw feet!!!! And it works perfectly. Have another 50+ year old Lisle Jeepers Creeper that I keep at the shop. Always admired their stuff.

Remember some old school Lisle fender covers with the rubber pad backing. They stay in place. Thought these would be similar. Didn't even bother to take them out of the cellophane packaging. Cheap and thin.

I have a really old STP and a really old Champion. Both well made, but starting to get brittle and come apart.

Still looking for something at a reasonable cost.

[396 SS/RS]

I have an old set of Mac Tools and a set of old Craftsman fender covers, both that have a foam backing. I also use fender blankets from time to time.

[L_e_e]

I just use 2 of those old quilted U-Haul moving blankets, they are very thick and heavy, covers both fenders and the front header panel.