High quality outdoor car cover recommendation? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

qqzj · 10-28-2013, 06:53 PM

There is only one space left in my garage and I must decide whether it is for BRZ or my beloved MDX. The X is 7 years old, but it is our family car. Even though I love BRZ, it is hard to see all the family get out of MDX in the rain and run for the door. It is just not right.

So I think the solution is to buy a good car cover for BRZ and let MDX occupy the garage. After extensive research, the two brands that show up are California Car Cover and Covercraft. It seems that they often use the same material for the car cover. So the question is which material is better and whose craftsmanship is better? Each would cost about $200 and I am wondering what costs are after some kind of deal?

Any recommendation would be highly appreciated.

ntron1 · 10-28-2013, 07:07 PM

Great Question. My R8 has one spot and the Wife's Mini has the other so the BRZ is stuck in the cold during the bad winter days. He needs a cover to keep the ice and snow off.

Turbowned · 10-28-2013, 09:36 PM

The one in the accessory catalog is pretty nice. I don't usually cover my cars and this one will be used primarily indoors, however.

spitfire481 · 10-28-2013, 10:45 PM

California in storm weave material. Have had one on my gti for 3 years and it's been nothing but great

OICU812 · 10-29-2013, 05:12 AM

Covercraft Evolution, fasntastic covers for the price. Take a look at their webby, tons of options.

qqzj · 10-29-2013, 01:22 PM

Do you have to wash your gti thoroughly and dry each time before you put the cover on? I am concerned about little sand etc trapped underneath the cover. So three years it has been great? I like it a lot. Any tips or comments would be greatly appreciated as well.

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Originally Posted by spitfire481

California in storm weave material. Have had one on my gti for 3 years and it's been nothing but great

qqzj · 10-29-2013, 01:23 PM

Thanks a lot. May I ask how long have you been using it? And what kind of accessories are the most desirable ones?

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Originally Posted by OICU812

Covercraft Evolution, fasntastic covers for the price. Take a look at their webby, tons of options.

spitfire481 · 10-29-2013, 01:48 PM

I've been lazy and put the cover on the car with it far from spotless plenty of times. And it was a fully re painted, wetsanded flat and buffed show car. It never left any swirls or marks that bothered me and I'm pretty picky when it comes to paint since that's what I do for a living.

OICU812 · 10-29-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by qqzj

Thanks a lot. May I ask how long have you been using it? And what kind of accessories are the most desirable ones?

I've used them for 12 years now on more then a few vehicles, zero issues and in horrible weather on a few vehicles to. IMO their best value cover overall.

tiz22 · 10-30-2013, 04:01 PM

Do you guys use these covers as a daily cover? Like uncover in the morning and cover back up at night? Or are these usually only used for parking your BRZ/FRS outside for long stretches of time?

OICU812 · 10-31-2013, 01:55 AM

Here are a few pics of my covercraft evolution cover, fits like a glove

BareZ · 10-31-2013, 11:16 AM

http://www.coverking.com/custom-car-...tormproof.html

I use one for my vw . it is great!

teamturbo · 10-31-2013, 07:26 PM

I purchased this exact cover from this site. I also googled a coupon, I think I got 10% off. I'm very satisfied with this cover, its very high quality, soft, breathable. I leave me car parked at an airport for 20 day intervals.

http://www.buyautocovers.com/covercr...cover-1516475/

amjadh · 11-12-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ntron1

Great Question. My R8 has one spot and the Wife's Mini has the other so the BRZ is stuck in the cold during the bad winter days. He needs a cover to keep the ice and snow off.

did you say R8?

10-28-2013, 06:53 PM	#1
qqzj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: MDX, Camry Location: SF, CA Posts: 399 Thanks: 54 Thanked 69 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	High quality outdoor car cover recommendation? There is only one space left in my garage and I must decide whether it is for BRZ or my beloved MDX. The X is 7 years old, but it is our family car. Even though I love BRZ, it is hard to see all the family get out of MDX in the rain and run for the door. It is just not right. So I think the solution is to buy a good car cover for BRZ and let MDX occupy the garage. After extensive research, the two brands that show up are California Car Cover and Covercraft. It seems that they often use the same material for the car cover. So the question is which material is better and whose craftsmanship is better? Each would cost about $200 and I am wondering what costs are after some kind of deal? Any recommendation would be highly appreciated.

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spitfire481 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2JZ FRS Location: Pure Automotive Performance Posts: 1,378 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,354 Times in 621 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	California in storm weave material. Have had one on my gti for 3 years and it's been nothing but great

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spitfire481 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2JZ FRS Location: Pure Automotive Performance Posts: 1,378 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,354 Times in 621 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I've been lazy and put the cover on the car with it far from spotless plenty of times. And it was a fully re painted, wetsanded flat and buffed show car. It never left any swirls or marks that bothered me and I'm pretty picky when it comes to paint since that's what I do for a living.

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teamturbo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: Missouri Posts: 218 Thanks: 137 Thanked 110 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I purchased this exact cover from this site. I also googled a coupon, I think I got 10% off. I'm very satisfied with this cover, its very high quality, soft, breathable. I leave me car parked at an airport for 20 day intervals. http://www.buyautocovers.com/covercr...cover-1516475/

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