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FReSh 10-04-2013 12:59 PM

Best cheap car cover for indoor storage?
 
Hey guys. Title says it all basically. I've searched around a bit for car covers to use for keeping the dust off the car this winter while I store it in my dad's garage on his lift, but it seems the conversation is always about outdoor covers. I don't need some expensive weather/wind resistant cover. I'm just looking for something basic that will keep dust away and not hurt the paint at all. Something made out of the stretchy material that they used to use for "book socks" back in grade school would be perfect. My other option is getting some old blankets and just laying them over the car...

Suggestions?

ubersoph 10-04-2013 01:58 PM

Childhood blankets on car!

I imagine you could just get one of the walmart specials and that would do the job.

I'm looking at ordering some stuff from http://www.autochic.com/covers.html, I'll post once I get some samples

Gaiseric 10-04-2013 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ubersoph (Post 1250886)
Childhood blankets on car!

I imagine you could just get one of the walmart specials and that would do the job.

I'm looking at ordering some stuff from http://www.autochic.com/covers.html, I'll post once I get some samples

King size matress sheets should work lol. Most households have those handy.

FReSh 10-05-2013 04:51 PM

Yeah, looks like I'll just be tucking her in for the winter lol

whaap 10-05-2013 05:01 PM

For inside, dust only protection I'd buy the cheapest cover I could find.

FReSh 10-05-2013 05:34 PM

Yeah, I think a giant walmart sheet/blanket will suffice. The only reason I'm looking is because my dad does a lot of "TLC" stuff in the garage, so there is always dust flying around.

ubersoph 10-10-2013 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubersoph (Post 1250886)
Childhood blankets on car!

I imagine you could just get one of the walmart specials and that would do the job.

I'm looking at ordering some stuff from http://www.autochic.com/covers.html, I'll post once I get some samples

So the checking the samples I'd just look at the cotton or cotton poly. The others are kinda rough.

Unfortunately they are kinda expensive, 160 for cotton poly :(. More than the OE cover which is around 105 or so.

m.wood0213 10-10-2013 02:37 PM

A cheap cover from autozone I think I paid $30-$50 for mine

hanabie 10-10-2013 03:05 PM

lol I use drop cloth from walmart $3. Who can beat me?

Miniata 10-10-2013 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hanabie (Post 1262541)
lol I use drop cloth from walmart $3. Who can beat me?

I use those all the time. For drop cloths under tents when camping. I would never put plastic sheeting or a vinyl tarp on top of any car.

gily25 11-01-2013 10:57 PM

I have the "extreme" one from eBay. Fits good, no scratches.

DAN_BRZ 11-08-2013 02:30 PM

subaru has a accessory cover that isnt too expensive and was designed to fit the car properly

White64Goat 11-08-2013 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubersoph (Post 1250886)
Childhood blankets on car!

I imagine you could just get one of the walmart specials and that would do the job.

I'm looking at ordering some stuff from http://www.autochic.com/covers.html, I'll post once I get some samples

Saw one of their covers on a Porsche Carrera R in Florida and it fits like a glove. Outdoor BRZ cover was around $300 when I contacted Michael earlier this year.


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