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Old 30-10-2018, 08:38 PM   #1
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Hi everyone
I unfortunately park my GT out in the open, and will not get it under cover any time soon.

I want to try and protect it some how, and was thinking a lot external car cover could be used.

Does any one recommend a good external cover

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Old 30-10-2018, 10:18 PM   #2
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I bought a 6m x 3m free standing gazebo like thing that worked really well for 6 months until a big wind grabbed hold of it and tore the canvas roof in two...

If your car is in a relatively protected are, this would be my suggestion.

Mine was only $160 odd on eBay, and honestly it was very good until I got careless and moved something that was giving the protecting the structure from high winds.
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Old 31-10-2018, 07:12 AM   #3
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My GT lives outside as well. You need a totally waterproof fitted cover that has breathing vents. Needs to be storm guard material, Autotechnica brand.

I run this one and the car is always immaculate. Never needs washing. I just roll it up a bit on weekends to allow any excess condensation to evaporate.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F180618469926
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Old 31-10-2018, 10:40 AM   #4
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I have a covercraft indoor one I picked up a little cheaper online. I havent seen a better quality cover yet. I cant comment on outdoor ones.
https://www.covercraft-pacificshop.com/
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Old 31-10-2018, 11:36 AM   #5
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if you have the room, ie not on the street, go gumtree, buy second hand garage/shed erect this without the side walls, yeah too elaborate I know
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Old 31-10-2018, 01:23 PM   #6
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Best one on the market it the Covercraft Weathershield HD outdoor cover.

https://www.covercraft-pacificshop.c...rshieldhd.html
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Old 31-10-2018, 03:49 PM   #7
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They do come up every now and then on fleabay. Missed out this one which was a bargain. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/car-cove...p2047675.l2557
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Old 31-10-2018, 04:58 PM   #8
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i got a covercraft evolution, its the weathershield one
fits like a glove, doesn't move about at all
was about $380 delivered and i got the cream one to match my garage door
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Best one on the market it the Covercraft Weathershield HD outdoor cover.

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Hmm,works for me as well now, perhaps I should bash the side of my 'puter more often
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has anybody used the autotechnica show car covers.only after stopping dust on cars in the shed http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SHOW-CAR-...E/332553056997
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if you have the room, ie not on the street, go gumtree, buy second hand garage/shed erect this without the side walls, yeah too elaborate I know
Or an old insulated truck pantec, 2.5 X 6m perfect portable off street garage.
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My cousin has a 2 auto technica indoor ones for his E55 Charger and Dodge charger R/T. They are good covers for the money. I wouldnt use it outdoors though. Covercraft kills the auto tech one in every way though. (Alot more $$ too).
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Old 01-11-2018, 09:55 PM   #15
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Thanks every one, I had not heard of covercraft, I have emailed them for a price

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Old 02-11-2018, 10:29 AM   #16
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I think they around 595 for the indoor ones, i picked mine up from them online years ago for around 395. Mine has one FPR logo on the front also.

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