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Outdoor car covers..., Any recommendations? |
scallyk9 |
May 11 2017, 08:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 330 Joined: 16-October 16 From: Port Orchard, WA, USA Member No.: 20,499 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I may have to keep a 1974 914 outside temporarily and I'm thinking of getting a car cover to protect it from rainy, damp, Pacific Northwest weather.
I've been doing some internet research but all purveyors say their products are the ultimate protection and all fit perfectly. Does anyone use these and have a brand name or source to recommend? |
porschetub |
May 12 2017, 03:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,724 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
On my third cover now,first one was expensive,second one cheaper by 60% and it lasted for a little less than the first one,wind is the enemy of them,the constant moving seems to wear them out...however the biggest killer is the UV which is very high in my part of the world.
If you buy a cover make sure you buy one that goes right to the ground,helps reduce the dust getting under the cover as Elliot mentioned. My third one is the same as the second one,nice fit multi-layered and cost $49 on special from ebay,bloody freight nearly cost more to get it to my country. These covers claim to be breathable but I always leave my window down slightly saves the musty smell getting inside. In summary I now class these as a disposable item in my weather/climate situation so would never pay a lot for one again. |
bbrock |
May 13 2017, 11:40 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
On my third cover now,first one was expensive,second one cheaper by 60% and it lasted for a little less than the first one,wind is the enemy of them,the constant moving seems to wear them out...however the biggest killer is the UV which is very high in my part of the world. If you buy a cover make sure you buy one that goes right to the ground,helps reduce the dust getting under the cover as Elliot mentioned. My third one is the same as the second one,nice fit multi-layered and cost $49 on special from ebay,bloody freight nearly cost more to get it to my country. These covers claim to be breathable but I always leave my window down slightly saves the musty smell getting inside. In summary I now class these as a disposable item in my weather/climate situation so would never pay a lot for one again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I lost count of the number and variety of covers I've watched get shredded after a season or two by wind and sun. My first cover was also a Coverking Silverlight. I was just hoping a quality car cover would outlast cheap tarps to keep the rain out of a car intended for restoration. They didn't, and even though I didn't care about the paint, the covers left their marks. But my climate is pretty brutal. |
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