opinions on car covers (Page 1/1)
LT188GT MAY 04, 12:37 PM
Looking for another car cover. I have used covers costing from $100 to $350 over the years and they all have the same thing in common.
They do not last.
So getting to the point.
I would like opinions on covers that you have owned for at least 3 or more years.
Would you buy the same cover again?
I would want a cover for the GT (88) compared to a universal cover.

Seeing that I live in Miami, I don't need to worry about snow (you know the white stuff).
My concern would be RAIN and HEAT.

Thanks in advance.
sleek fiero MAY 04, 03:46 PM
Simonize builds 2 grades of covers. the less expensive one I would not buy but the better one is what i have. They don't build exact fit for fiero but i bought the same one I have for my corvette and had my local upholstery shop fit it to my 85 GT. Just a thought. sleek
fierofool MAY 04, 04:16 PM
Take a look at Seal Skin Covers. It's not a full custom fit but it does fit the fastback and notchback very well. Almost to the ground on the side. Comes with a cable and a cheap lock. They have a 10 year warranty even when used outdoors. I've not managed to keep one for 3 years. The first one was stolen. The second one was damaged by a falling tree. I'm on the third one that I've had outdoors for about 2 years.
hyperv6 MAY 04, 08:04 PM
I changed to the Covercraft Weathershield HP.

It is a new material that is very light. It breathes well and is very water resistant.

The Fiero cover is a year old and is still great and I just bought one for the C5.

Not cheap but by far the best on the market and good for indoor and outdoor.

This is not like any past covers.
theogre MAY 05, 03:41 PM
I and others have to keep a car covered to avoid Code/HOA violation even parked in a driveway.
My area likely has different rules for parking rarely driven to no tag vehicles then others so not getting into that.

Tarps and Car Covers die from mainly 2 issues on Fiero...
1. UV and polluted air and water "eats" them 24/7.
2. Back of Fiero doesn't support a big area of the cover and wind etc breaks the fibers/fabric where the cover bends over "sharp" places.
"Sharp" edges to a tarp/cover is almost anything bends the fabric over 90° creating stress points/zones. Doesn't mean edge to cut outright.

Keep a cover snug to fight wind damage even if car has no "sharp" edges. If needed, add more tie downs like https://www.amazon.com/Grab...eeting/dp/B08GFDKQD3 Note: may need to trim the "tongue" to fit heavy covers etc.
That and some others will add tie downs w/o major damaging the cover and maybe void the warranty if Co's want to see the dead cover.

If have a good cover, keep the receipt and/or register w/ maker at time of purchase. Then keep track of the warranty period and get new cover when current one fails.

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Notorio MAY 06, 12:34 AM

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Originally posted by theogre:

I and others have to keep a car covered to avoid Code/HOA violation even parked in a driveway ...




I WISH I could use a cover! Our HOA won't allow covers in the street OR the driveway.
johnyrottin MAY 06, 04:20 PM
Verbiage...put it on the car!!! don't put it on the street or on the driveway.
Mickey_Moose MAY 11, 12:59 PM
I have used many cover covers over the last 20 years and what I found:

There is no such thing as an outdoor cover - they do not repel water, water that soaks through will carry dirt with it and the dirt gets trapped underneath - this will eventually scratch the paint. You need to remove every once in a while and even wash the cover. how much depends on your area.

I generally go with a generic cover that is multiple layers for the extra padding - and as cheap as I can find since I know it will most likely need to be replace in a few years (more expensive doesn't make it last any longer).

If outdoors make sure it is tied down tight - myself when I was leaving the vehicle covered outside for a long time (aka winter), car cover and then a water proof tarp on top.

I generally will not spend over a $100 for a cover (usually wait until they are on sale and grab one for $50 and keep it on the shelf until my current one needs replacing).