spiller Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 Car covers are something i've thought about quite a bit lately. My GT3 is under a carport until we get or garage built (at least 12 months) and the Repco cover isn't really doing the job - the car is very dusty when I remove the cover. I really need a weather proof cover that won't scratch or swirl the paint...is there such a thing?I always thought covers are only good if being placed and left for a while. Pulling them on and off all the time increases the chances of marking the paint and dirtying the inside of the cover. Maybe one of those inflatable garages is the way to go. Last time I looked they were about $1500 for a semi decent one, probably worth it for the next little while. https://www.carcoon.com.au/browse/drive-in-carport-carcoonI like the idea of these things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 Someone here have, or had one they sold fella. Maybe @ByronBayChris ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 Yes. Had a soft shell one for four days. It was huge and took up 3/4 of my double garage. So was of no use.Mine was also noisy as the fan was blowing the whole time to keep it inflated.Ben3.0 has one too. His is a hard frame which would be the only option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbee Posted 8October, 2016 Report Share Posted 8October, 2016 Just adding to the overall carcover story:Having a lockup garage with a pretty good wind seal, I wanted a light parachute dust only cover like the one I bought at autobarn a couple of yrs ago (dark blue) and thought I'd bought same, they're only $35-40. When I got it home and unpacked it, it felt different. It was less fluffy light fabric and felt more plastic, if you know what I mean. I'm pretty sure it was the same one but just seemed like the manuf had cheapened their product, add more polymer goop to their mixture.... I returned it and mentioned it to the autobarn guy and even brought it my other one to feel the difference. I don't think he cared much. I have old cars with delicate duco and could see scratch and scuffing occurring - got a refund.My try supercheap next week.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 19June, 2017 Report Share Posted 19June, 2017 Here's my cheap ass car cover, 2 sheets sewn together, care of previous owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9r Posted 20June, 2017 Report Share Posted 20June, 2017 Here's my cheap ass car cover, 2 sheets sewn together, care of previous owneryour one up on me with sewn together sheets... but I have one of mine being a fitted sheet which nicely wraps around the front ?Though I will confess to one car having a Porsche indoor cover and they are very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 22June, 2017 Report Share Posted 22June, 2017 Audio technica ones are fine - $90 on ebay and as Niko says ..dont put it on unless you washed the car. Got one on each car ..no moisture trap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben C3.o Posted 23June, 2017 Report Share Posted 23June, 2017 Yes. Had a soft shell one for four days. It was huge and took up 3/4 of my double garage. So was of no use.Mine was also noisy as the fan was blowing the whole time to keep it inflated.Ben3.0 has one too. His is a hard frame which would be the only option.4yrs old in November and still going strong, no issues or complaints. The cars battery is always fully charged and the car dust free and protected somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cars And Coffee Byron Bay Posted 23June, 2017 Report Share Posted 23June, 2017 Matchbox should get involved and make one themed as their packaging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 8July, 2017 Report Share Posted 8July, 2017 My car is out in the carport until I get my new garage built so I've just got a new Covercraft outdoor cover. Custom fitted complete with biased mirror pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9r Posted 9July, 2017 Report Share Posted 9July, 2017 ^ Nice house Harv's, Their outdoor covers are a good choice at are a reasonable price from memory. We brought a couple a number of years ago when The fleet outgrew the accommodation and they worked really well. Might be an idea to get a few wood planks to drive onto just to get the tyres off the damp bricks/ground over winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9r Posted 9July, 2017 Report Share Posted 9July, 2017 ^ Nice house Harv's'choice' not house... damn predictive text ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 9July, 2017 Report Share Posted 9July, 2017 'choice' not house... damn predictive text ?hate that ? ^ Nice house Harv's, Their outdoor covers are a good choice at are a reasonable price from memory. We brought a couple a number of years ago when The fleet outgrew the accommodation and they worked really well. Might be an idea to get a few wood planks to drive onto just to get the tyres off the damp bricks/ground over winter. Even though it's under the carport, it still gets dusty and grubby between drives hence the cover. No need for the boards, it won't be sitting idle through winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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