Car cover

Steve McMahan · Oct 27, 2024

Any recommendations on a car cover (73 Vert)? With my limited garage space and my car plans, I can see that I’ll need to store it in my driveway (Arizona) from time to time. Thank you.

TheDude · Oct 28, 2024

On more the budget custom end, I've had a CoverKing cover for about 2 years now for my car that lives in my driveway in So Cal. They are made to order and custom to the model. I got the cheaper "Silverguard" cover which was like $165 shipped on a Black Friday sale. This one is well made and fits nicely. Probably not as soft as I'd like on the inside. It's warrantied for 3 years, but assuming that's prorated or something as I doubt they'd replace a full cover after a couple years baking in the sun and weather.

While mine is still holding up, it's looking tired after the summer. I've used a lot of covers on cars and boats and am pretty happy to have something survive 2 years looking decent with no rips or anything. I've treated it with some waterproofing spray a once and actually sprayed on some ceramic coat stuff for the car on it and that does seem to help the water bead up which of course helps keep water from passing through it but mostly to make the cover easier to clean as I can just rinse it off and most of the dirt and dust just rinses away.

I'll probably get another this Black Friday but not sure if I'll do this one again or spring for one of the higher end models.

Steve McMahan · Oct 28, 2024

Thanks @TheDude for the recommendation. Yea, I really need one that can handle the sunlight, heat, and wind when it’s outside. Rain and snow are not a big problem.

CJ miller · Nov 14, 2024

lucky you. 4 atmospheric rivers so far..just in the process of closing in the carport with Kingspan panels, new garage door insulated, hoping the cover option wont have to happen but will stay tuned to your boys conversation..

Tnfastbk · Nov 15, 2024

On the more affordable end I have had good luck with this company as well.
https://sealskincovers.com/pages/guaranteed-fit-car-covers

TheDude · Nov 15, 2024

wow those are affordable. Are they made specifically for the model car or do they just get you a cover that's about the right size? Assuming for the price it's a more or less generic cover in the right size range. Nothing wrong with that, but just curious.

Any comment about how they hold up vs their year rating and what they do when they don't meet that number? I'd be shocked to have any cover last the rated 10 years that they offer for $150 so wonder what they do when it fails early. Here in the southwest, I'm lucky to get a couple years out of any cover.

Tnfastbk · Nov 15, 2024

Mine for my Fairlane fits well. I wouldn't call it a custom fit but they do guarantee it to fit. For the price with the warranty cant complain. I have had it exclusively outside for several months and seems to be doing well so far. Winter will tell. I have one in the garage for my truck but have never put it on yet.