car cover

[enzo1]

Did a search, consensus seems to be Covercraft Evolution 4, need one for indoors and out for if I get caught in bad weather( TARGA), anyone disagree or have input would be appreciated, thanks

[80-911SC]

this is just my opinion but ,

if you park in a garage like i do , i enjoy even just walking to the door ,opening it and turning the light on and on some days to be honest thats enough. If it was covered i wouldn't see it as much but also the P-envy from the neighbors if i open the garage would be for not .........

It is nice being Steve, you know the guy with the 911 , it would be a shame in my opinion to cover it up...

Kinda like having a smokin hot blonde wife and force her to wear a burka
(no offense to any ones wife that wears a burka but I am talking as a fashion statement no for religious reasons)

[enzo1]

I agree, but Oklahoma weather is very unpredictable, really just want when if , get caught out in rain to protect it

[Bamberg96]

Covercraft makes quality covers. I worked for the company that made the OE covers for Porsche in the 80's. I used to leave the cover off in the garage and enjoy the view but after lizards left gifts on the paint of my last 911, I now leave the cover on in the garage.

[911s55]

Not sure what you mean by getting caught in bad weather? Do you intend to take the car cover with you on road trips?

David

[80-911SC]

Originally Posted by 911s55

Not sure what you mean by getting caught in bad weather? Do you intend to take the car cover with you on road trips?

David

you have a good point there also , bad weather hits jump out of car , get soaked, open hood, get inside of hood wet, take dry /wet cover drag on wet ground, get cover inside dirty , then drag dirt grit and rocks acoss painted car, scatch the lleh out of the car (meanwhile you are soaked), get car "covered then stand out side due to the fact you can now not get in your car, get soaked further to the bone .weather passes reverse but now shove cover into car back seat area return to driver seat get entire inside wet and dirty, go home and find out later that you caught a bad cold and got yourself sick and now while off for two days take wife car to Kragen get scathx and go back home and clean car and buff paint out ..........

THAT WAS FUN

Enzo check you in box you have a PM , David have a good night

[Hugh R]

I covered my Targa a few years ago when I went on a trip for a month and had to leave the car outside. Moisture gets under it and the car gets really humid after the rains. I parked an old Aston Martin I used to own for a few years with a car cover out of state. The rain and humidity really effed up the car, corrosion, mold, rot. I'd have done better giving it a few coats of wax and leaving it in the open.

If you're just worried about rain, try blue 3M painters tape on the front and rear of the Targa Top and the windows for good measure. Doesn't look pretty, but peels right off and doesn't leave a mark. Don't leave it on for days or weeks to dry out.

[enzo1]

that's a good idea Hugh R , cheap thanks for the replies, I was wondering about that porsche cover, too

[UrQuattro]

I have one of the silver Porsche branded car covers. I bought it from someone on the board here. It was brand new and had never been used or even unrolled before.

My 81 targa has issues with leaking pretty badly when there is a really bad/heavy rain.

I've used the cover three times now. Each time I left the car covered for several days in a row (I park in the driveway). The cover is pretty water resistent, but it does breathe.

So far, I haven't ended up with any extra moisture ending up inside of the car afterward.

I will agree with the post above regarding how easy it is to let the inside part of the cover touch the ground and start collecting gravel and fine dirt as well.

As long as Im careful with how I take the cover off, I can let the elastic pull the cover inside out and have it end up on top of the car. Then I just collect it and put it carefully in my garage, preventing the paint facing side from getting dirty.

Anyway, that's my story.

Michael

[french911]

Most quality covers are made from breathable material which minimizes moisture retention and prevents mould growth. For targa leaks what about a half cover which does not touch the ground? See my previous posts for picture.

Barry

[vwbobd]

I used to put a tupperware bowl filled with baking soda in my old convertible rabbit when I would leave it parked and covered for long periods of time. Seemed to take care of the moisture issue and kept it smelling nice and fresh too.

[Greek55]

Covercraft Evo 4 is a good cover and fits perfect, as long as you do not have a tail. If you do, they probably have a cover that fits that too. It keeps the weather off the paint and air can get through so it doesnt get too humid.