Car Cover Choice

[Camaroinaz]

Since I will be picking up my newly painted '69 next week, and want to put a cover on it, what is everyone's choice for an indoor cover to keep dust off and not scratch that nice new paint? I've never needed a cover before, but want to protect the paint work. Thanks.

[Mr. T]

Definately go with California Car Cover Co. I purchased 3 "Supremeweave" covers for my Camaro's, and couldn't be happier with them. It cost me over $1,200.00, but well worth the money. Here is a direct link. http://www.calcarcover.com/cover_find2.aspx

[MosportGreen66]

I have the Cover Craft unit which is indoor/outdoor. It repels water, snow, dust, UV rays... and all other goods. I have 3 units and covers a car outside 90% of the time. I have never had an issue with it. Very durable and you can even wash it if need be. I recommend this cover!

[DarrenX33]

I'd love to know where the heck you wash them though??? I tried years ago to find a machine that could handle the load. Perhaps I need to try some more cleaners. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Mine has 15 years of dust, goop, beer, hot dog mustard and italian beef au jus on it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[JHerston]

I own a cleaners and laundry in Akron and i've done them before along with boat covers too. So call around maybe you'll have some luck!

[Don_Lightfoot]

As "JHerston" mentioned, I take mine into a laundromat and use their big, commercial grade washers.

[DarrenX33]

Yeah I tried that but the ones I went to (3 of them) didn't have a commercial grade washer. I need to be more persistent. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Belair62]

I use ONLY cotton covers from either California Cover (grey) or Beverly Hills Motoring (blue)....I think Cal is cheaper...no plush crap, no fleece,no storm,no nothing but pure bare ass cotton...laundromats can handle the wash job...cotton is probably cheaper too.Make sure your body guy wants it covered right away...

[Pantera]

Like Belair says. Check with your body man. I am retired from that business and would not recomend putting anything on it for a month or three. Paint is still green usually for a few months. Just use clear water and rinse it from time to time. better safe than sorry.

Pantera

[Camaroinaz]

Thanks guys. Had not thought about the fresh paint issue. I will make sure I check with the painter. Car is turning out really nice. Lemans Blue w/ painted white SS stripe. A tribute SS of sorts. I will look at Cal Covers and the others. Thanks again for your help.

[fpcopo]

No matter what cover you use, make sure you wash or dust the car with a California duster before putting the cover on. It is the dust on the paint that has the abrasives in it that scratch. Also wash the cover at least once a year. We used to go to the laundromat but we got a new washer/dryer Whirlpool duet. It says it can handle 21 pairs of jeans! I don't know about that but it handles the car cover easily. Frank http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[1969L78Nova]

Bought two covers from this Canadian company. Great products. They fit like a glove. All custom made.
Prices are in Canadian Dollars!!!!
http://www.huggercovers.com/
Martin

[mssl72]

I have 2 covers from California Car Cover Co. Both are the "Plushweave" fabric. They have held up very nicely and I would recommend them. They weren't too big in price either. I haven't cleaned them yet and they are over due for a good cleaning, but I wasn't sure where to take them. I'll have to try to find a laundry or cleaners with commercial washers.