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fitcious 09-26-2013 01:44 AM

FRS car cover
 
Hi guys,

Anyone can recommend to me a fairly priced car cover for the FRS?

I am just using it to cover at work or when I am traveling for work. I also will probably put it on when I park outside where I live.

I see some ranging from $60-$230..with the latter being thicker. Can anyone explain why the higher priced ones are better beside from being thicker?

I see some on ebay for like $50. How are those?

Thanks

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Gaiseric 09-26-2013 01:51 AM

I personally dont use car covers because they end up causing swirls on the paint so I cant recommend what to get.

If you absolutely have to get a car cover get one that is the right size for it, something thats going to fit tightly around the car so it doesn't move and slide around on the paint.

:happy0180:

tacoss23 09-26-2013 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaiseric (Post 1234621)
I personally dont use car covers because they end up causing swirls on the paint so I cant recommend what to get.

If you absolutely have to get a car cover get one that is the right size for it, something thats going to fit tightly around the car so it doesn't move and slide around on the paint.

:happy0180:

They create swirls? Damn I didn't know. The whole reason I got a car cover is to add extra protection and prevent dust to accumulate (since my BRZ will be parked 4-5 days of the week in my garage).

I personally got the BRZ car cover (haven't taken delivery of my BRZ yet).

However I was disappointed with the material of the Subaru OEM BRZ car cover, it seems very cheap and the inside it's definitely not soft.

Gaiseric 09-26-2013 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacoss23 (Post 1234671)
They create swirls? Damn I didn't know. The whole reason I got a car cover is to add extra protection and prevent dust to accumulate (since my BRZ will be parked 4-5 days of the week in my garage).

I personally got the BRZ car cover (haven't taken delivery of my BRZ yet).

However I was disappointed with the material of the Subaru OEM BRZ car cover, it seems very cheap and the inside it's definitely not soft.

Basically what happens is when you put your car cover on a vehicle thats is already dirty or dusty and the car cover moves around on top of that dust and dirt, it ends up slowly scratching the paint and creating light scratches in the paint.

The best way to avoid this if you had to get a cover is get something of good quality, and make sure its very tight so there wont be any movement in wind.

juliog 09-26-2013 02:55 AM

I have this one:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003DNJ732/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Classic Accessories 10-011-241001-00 OverDrive Polypro 1 Biodiesel Compact Sedan Car Cover for Sedans : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]


You want the model 241001 (compact sedans). It fits the FR-S like a glove.

fitcious 09-26-2013 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juliog (Post 1234715)
I have this one:

Classic Accessories 10-011-241001-00 OverDrive Polypro 1 Biodiesel Compact Sedan Car Cover for Sedans : Amazon.com : Automotive


You want the model 241001 (compact sedans). It fits the FR-S like a glove.

Is it extremely snug to they point where it will take some time to put on? Also i have the normal antenna, will that cause an issue with this?

Thanks

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mav1178 09-26-2013 03:29 AM

I have this one:
http://www.covercraft.com/carcovers/ultratect.html
Mine is specifically for the FRS/BRZ, and I bought it off another forum member.

Works pretty good when I park the car for extended periods of time in the garage.
I'll see if I can get some pics later, been driving the car often in the last few days and haven't really used it yet.

-alex

juliog 09-26-2013 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitcious (Post 1234750)
Is it extremely snug to they point where it will take some time to put on? Also i have the normal antenna, will that cause an issue with this?

Not quite that, it just takes a couple minutes, less if you have help.

Mikem53 09-26-2013 08:46 AM

Car covers can damage the paint.. They are generally used to protect clean cars, as in garage queens. If you put them on a dirty car, you can rub the dirt into the paint.. Etc..


Quote:

Originally Posted by fitcious (Post 1234611)
Hi guys,

Anyone can recommend to me a fairly priced car cover for the FRS?

I am just using it to cover at work or when I am traveling for work. I also will probably put it on when I park outside where I live.

I see some ranging from $60-$230..with the latter being thicker. Can anyone explain why the higher priced ones are better beside from being thicker?

I see some on ebay for like $50. How are those?

Thanks

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2000GT 09-26-2013 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikem53 (Post 1234880)
Car covers can damage the paint.. They are generally used to protect clean cars, as in garage queens. If you put them on a dirty car, you can rub the dirt into the paint.. Etc..


I prefer the term GARAGE KING.

Mikem53 09-26-2013 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 2000GT (Post 1234897)
I prefer the term GARAGE KING.

Garage King is for built cars that see track time and race on weekends..
Garage Queen is for cars that are stock and afraid to get down and dirty...

whaap 09-26-2013 10:19 AM

Think of rubbing down your dry car with a dry towel. It wouldn't be long before your paint was shot. That's what a car cover and wind can do to your car over time. I've had dust covers on cars that were in my garage but never a car cover outside.

gily25 09-26-2013 12:47 PM

If it's just for dust you'd be better off getting a microfiber duster/california duster to use on the days the car is mostly clean. I have the Xtreme Cover Pro listed on ebay for storing mine in the garage for winter; has a nice fit and keeps the dust off.

Tt3Sheppard 09-26-2013 01:44 PM

Curious. What about for outside storage in the winter time. No garage access. Safe to use after a cleaning?


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