Niko Posted 21November, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 21November, 2015 Hi Niko,I have used flannelette sheets with a super cheap car cover over the top. Get the next size up, so that it can be wrapped under the car, thus reducing / avoiding the wind problem that was mentioned. Can add a heavier blanket(s) over the sheets for added weight.Make sure the sheets are washed and dried to remove "fluff" which could be left behind when taking the covers off.Cheersps: A Hint, unfold the sheets on the car, so as not to drag across the paintwork.Have you looked into the inflatable car cover / storage ? thanks Brian, no doubt the flanellete sheets are popular and certainly an good value alternative.the cover I ordered is suitable for limited outside use as well, which will come in handy for early morning SMT starts. Leave it out at night, still in the roofed driveway, but also with the car cover on. This cover allows you to tighten the base also.the inflatable drive in bubble cover would be great, but my garage is probably not suitable for it, unfortunately.thanks for the info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 21November, 2015 Report Share Posted 21November, 2015 Bought one of these two years ago on e-bay http://www.autotecnica.com.au/show-car-coversThe internal side is like fleecy lined PJ's for you car, no marks nothing Really happy with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baso Posted 22November, 2015 Report Share Posted 22November, 2015 Bought one of these two years ago on e-bay http://www.autotecnica.com.au/show-car-coversThe internal side is like fleecy lined PJ's for you car, no marks nothing Really happy with itGlad to hear that as I have just bought one to go in the soon to be garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 25November, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 25November, 2015 UPDATE FROM COVERCRAFT. Its in Transit, great service, notification and tracking number sent .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 27November, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 27November, 2015 Arrived this morning via AustPost and had to be signed for.Nicely packaged up. Tracking system was great I knew it was coming, so I lay in wait.....so the AusPost courier couldn't pull up out the front, throw a card in the letter box and head off at the speed of a thousand startled gazelles Will wash the car tomorrow fit the cover on and then hopefully post up some photos of it tomorrow in situ, and give a roving report on what I think of it....Great service from the company and AustPost I have to say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 27November, 2015 Report Share Posted 27November, 2015 Tracking system was great I knew it was coming, so I lay in wait.....so the AusPost courier couldn't pull up out the front, throw a card in the letter box and head off at the speed of a thousand startled gazelles They can still do that if they don't feel like being social and knocking on the door. No amount of technology will fix that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RA987 Posted 27November, 2015 Report Share Posted 27November, 2015 Car covers are great...in particular the bonding that goes on with Mrs RA987 when I ask her to help me..... She really enjoys the experience and loves the fact that we do this bonding when the bachelorette or dancing with the stars is on. Give it a go..... really worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 27November, 2015 Report Share Posted 27November, 2015 Bought one of these two years ago on e-bay http://www.autotecnica.com.au/show-car-coversThe internal side is like fleecy lined PJ's for you car, no marks nothing Really happy with itSo I have an indoor fleecy lined cover.But now the fleecy lining is a bit dirty from not having the car perfectly clean each time it was put on.So if I put it on a clean car it makes the car a little grubby (mainly notice on the windows). It's not bad, but just like you wiped them down with a not-perfectly-clean-cloth.Anyone have any ideas on how I could clean it? Tad big to stick in the washing machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 27November, 2015 Report Share Posted 27November, 2015 Laundromats have big washers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 28November, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 28November, 2015 Well here is said, car cover. It is made of an overlocking type fabric, what you see on the outside is what is on the inside.It is very soft, and reasonably light. Have to say it fits like a glove and is very tight around the base. I also purchased the extra clips that you can really tie it down with. They are like pegs with eyelets on them. There are 4. you clip one on one side in front off the front wheels and a cord goes from that to the other side where the second peg is secured.The other two pegs and cord you can use the same way on the rear. Honestly though unless it is outside where it's going to cop some wind I don't think you would really need them. When taking it off, If you get into the same habit of flipping it over from each side into the centre, so its only about a metre across and then fold it up inthree sections, it makes it easy to fold back out when putting it back on. Certainly covers all the car. And as you can see there is an eyelet eitherside in the centre that you can run a cord (supplied) through to tie it down that way as well.Comes with a draw string carry bag, which you can stuff the cover into if needed.At this stage I would have to say it is probably worth the money. I'm glad I got it. $249.00 for the cover$12.73 for the gustguard pegs and cords$27.27 freight, with Aust Post and includes tracking.$28.91 G.S.T$318.00 ALL UP So I have an indoor fleecy lined cover.But now the fleecy lining is a bit dirty from not having the car perfectly clean each time it was put on.So if I put it on a clean car it makes the car a little grubby (mainly notice on the windows). It's not bad, but just like you wiped them down with a not-perfectly-clean-cloth.Anyone have any ideas on how I could clean it? Tad big to stick in the washing machine.Have a read of what came with mine Coastr, probably the paragraph above the box would be relevant. Industrial size washing machine etc.Hope this helps a bit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 1December, 2015 Report Share Posted 1December, 2015 looks good boyo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 1December, 2015 Report Share Posted 1December, 2015 Hey Niko. If you drove the car up to Mt Bulla in July and parked it outside overnight it would like exactly like the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted 5January, 2016 Report Share Posted 5January, 2016 Here is my new cover, purchased it from Supercheap of all places for $89. Perfect fit for the 964, looks like it's made out of tracksuit type material, nice and fleecy on the inside. Then a $10 plastic cover that panel shops use so it's dust proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 7January, 2016 Report Share Posted 7January, 2016 I spy a nice looking 964 uncovered in the background there @Fraz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted 7January, 2016 Report Share Posted 7January, 2016 Baby just babysitting the C2 mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 7January, 2016 Report Share Posted 7January, 2016 Ok so mine had a label 'not machine washable'. In the end I emptied the kids big toy box and hand washed it, then hung it on the fence and rinsed with the hose. It was dry overnight so all good!the plastic over the top is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whytar Posted 24January, 2016 Report Share Posted 24January, 2016 I'm a +1 for flannelette sheets. They are fine for the garage and sit loosely on the car so they dont trap dirt etc. I bought black one so you don't get any pilling showing up all over the car like you can white ones. Depends on the colour of your car I suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 24January, 2016 Report Share Posted 24January, 2016 If i'm honest there is one problem with mine and that's the soft under side pills on the convertible roof cover. If i'm even more honest i'd also add that it took me more than a year to figure out i could just put the cover on with the roof down and and it wouldn't be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXELEVEN Posted 24January, 2016 Report Share Posted 24January, 2016 Here is my new cover, purchased it from Supercheap of all places for $89. Perfect fit for the 964, looks like it's made out of tracksuit type material, nice and fleecy on the inside. Then a $10 plastic cover that panel shops use so it's dust proof. The plastic over the top isn't a great idea. It doesn't allow the car to breathe, hence promoting the build up of moisture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted 24January, 2016 Report Share Posted 24January, 2016 The plastic over the top isn't a great idea. It doesn't allow the car to breathe, hence promoting the build up of moisture. Thanks @IXELEVEN, Never had a problem with moisture under the plastic, good point though, I should add. I always take the car for a short drive after washing. Then it will sit in the shed for at least three days with just cloth cover before putting on the plastic. I can see moisture being a problem if the car was covered and put away wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXELEVEN Posted 24January, 2016 Report Share Posted 24January, 2016 Thanks @IXELEVEN, Never had a problem with moisture under the plastic, good point though, I should add. I always take the car for a short drive after washing. Then it will sit in the shed for at least three days with just cloth cover before putting on the plastic. I can see moisture being a problem if the car was covered and put away wet.It's more about allowing air flow for breathability, then if the car is put away wet or not. A friend and colleague owns and operates what many, including myself, believe is the best vehicle storage service bar none.Grab some handy tips from their website here:https://www.windrushcarstorage.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 19September, 2016 Report Share Posted 19September, 2016 @Niko how have you gone with your car cover? Have you noticed any minor scratching or swirl like marks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 19September, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 19September, 2016 @Niko how have you gone with your car cover? Have you noticed any minor scratching or swirl like marks?it has been excellent Mike,, definitely no marking whatsoever.only goes back on, when it has been washed and aquawaxed (autoglym)Definitely recommend it.I know you would agree with me that...I think a lot of problems come when people put the covers back on when the car has been out and not washed before putting the cover back on.No matter what the day was like it is still going to pick up dust and things on the body. So no cover until it is at least washed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 20September, 2016 Report Share Posted 20September, 2016 Great to know it's working out for you Niko. Particularly from someone who has a dark coloured car.ps. I think you need to start seeking sponsorship from Autoglym or go on some sort of Autogylm anonymous programme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 20September, 2016 Report Share Posted 20September, 2016 For what it's worth, I have two queen size bed sheets in plain cotton, which I stitched together. I unroll it on the car and never drag it into position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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