Car Cover?
05-04-2017, 11:44 AM
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Three Wheelin'
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Opened my new cover from Carnewal and it's not up to snuff. Ill fitting and too large.
Where can I find that Porsche-branded cover I've seen in member pics that fits like a skin-tight glove? Is it safe on paint? And equally importantly, can I get it without the line art for a quieter presence? TIA.
Where can I find that Porsche-branded cover I've seen in member pics that fits like a skin-tight glove? Is it safe on paint? And equally importantly, can I get it without the line art for a quieter presence? TIA.
05-04-2017, 11:56 AM
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I recommend you consider this company: https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/
They make the cover to your specific model type.
I've bought from them, twice, and I'm very satisfied with the fit and protection.
They make the cover to your specific model type.
I've bought from them, twice, and I'm very satisfied with the fit and protection.
05-04-2017, 11:58 AM
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Surprised about the Carnewal cover. Did you contact Gert? His covers fit like a glove.
I use the Porsche indoor cover for winter hibernation. Very paint safe. Tip- never cover a dirty car.
I use the Porsche indoor cover for winter hibernation. Very paint safe. Tip- never cover a dirty car.
05-04-2017, 02:11 PM
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^great customer service, Gert!
05-04-2017, 04:02 PM
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When I bought my 991 a couple years ago, at the same time, I also bought a new car cover specific to my car (from the Porsche dealer that sold me my car). The "factory" "outside" cover is made of a material like Tyvek. There were some small areas that had an extra layer of support, a zipper over the left rear corner of the car, two cable straps that are supposed to snap onto your front valve stem covers to keep the cover from blowing away (worthless) and a permanently sewn on bag to zip it all into. The fact that it was a single layer of Tyvek-like material concerned me immediately. But I chose to believe "Porsche knows best."
The cover may be best for keeping bird and tree droppings from hitting the paint. One of the cable straps immediately fell off and I wasn't even using it. The bungee seam at the bottom died in about 6 months, so the cover flaps in the breeze, and blows off in the wind. Did I mention there are no tie down straps or eyelets anywhere around the bottom of the cover?
Never again.
I found a 993 coupe car cover in my garage. Got it new with my 993 in 1996. Still works like a champ, soft ventilated fabric all around the car, tight bungee seam, fits like a glove. Eyelets on each side to tie the cover down to the car. Skin tight, no problems. The fabric is called Block It.
California Cover Co. www.calcarcover.com
1 800 423 5525.
Their cover is what I will want when the current one finally gets old. They have a new outdoor fabric called NOAH. Sounds like the right one for me. LOL!
I know that outside car covers don't last forever, but the Porsche one died way too early. And, as usual, they (attempted to) over-engineer with those goofy cables and no eyelets (although I find that zipper kind of sexy - like on the side of a skirt. But I digress).
The cover may be best for keeping bird and tree droppings from hitting the paint. One of the cable straps immediately fell off and I wasn't even using it. The bungee seam at the bottom died in about 6 months, so the cover flaps in the breeze, and blows off in the wind. Did I mention there are no tie down straps or eyelets anywhere around the bottom of the cover?
Never again.
I found a 993 coupe car cover in my garage. Got it new with my 993 in 1996. Still works like a champ, soft ventilated fabric all around the car, tight bungee seam, fits like a glove. Eyelets on each side to tie the cover down to the car. Skin tight, no problems. The fabric is called Block It.
California Cover Co. www.calcarcover.com
1 800 423 5525.
Their cover is what I will want when the current one finally gets old. They have a new outdoor fabric called NOAH. Sounds like the right one for me. LOL!
I know that outside car covers don't last forever, but the Porsche one died way too early. And, as usual, they (attempted to) over-engineer with those goofy cables and no eyelets (although I find that zipper kind of sexy - like on the side of a skirt. But I digress).
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05-04-2017, 04:32 PM
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I bought this covercraft and am very happy with quality, fit etc. Of course it will never see outside elements so may not be for your circumstance. Only downside is lint transferring from underside of cover to cab top. I fixed that with a $28 piece of fabric.
05-04-2017, 05:47 PM
#9
Three Wheelin'
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To everyone else, thanks for your plethora of recommendations.
PSA (per LexVan): Friends don't let friends put covers on dirty cars.
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05-04-2017, 06:49 PM
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Originally I bought the indoor Porsche cover for my GTS and wasn't thrilled with it, so I bought a Satin Stretch indoor cover from Van Chau at Coverking. I couldn't be happier with the Satin Stretch.
05-04-2017, 08:29 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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05-05-2017, 06:33 AM
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05-05-2017, 08:04 PM
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I like the material better on the Coverking Satin Stretch. I think the material that contacts the paint feels softer. I also think the Coverking fits better. I have the Aerokit Cup option and the Coverking fits so much better than the the Porsche cover. Throw in the fact that you have color options for the Coverking and it was an easy decision for me.
05-05-2017, 10:08 PM
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That's a really nice garage!
05-06-2017, 02:09 PM
#15
Three Wheelin'
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I like the material better on the Coverking Satin Stretch. I think the material that contacts the paint feels softer. I also think the Coverking fits better. I have the Aerokit Cup option and the Coverking fits so much better than the the Porsche cover. Throw in the fact that you have color options for the Coverking and it was an easy decision for me.