Indoor car cover recommendations?

[djb25]

I’m not sure if this is the right forum, but I’m not sure where else to ask this question.

Anyway... I need an indoor cover for my old Porsche.

I currently have a cheap “budge” single layer cover, but it’s in rough shape and doesn’t provide much protection from dust and dings.

The car lives in a garage that I also work in, and I’m trying to find something decent that can provide some protection during the winter (when I can’t pull the car outside).

For example, I’m about to start building a hydraulic shop press, which means cutting, grinding, etc. I’m obviously going to be careful around the car, but I’d like some increased protection. I’d also rather not buy an overly expensive cover. There are some fancy $400 Porsche-specific covers out there, but that’s not what I’m interested in. I want something robust, not necessarily pretty.

Also, the garage is insulated and heated.

Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? There must be people on here that do garage stuff while they have a car in the garage...

 

[NitroShark]

This is what you want...


COVERCRAFT
Custom Dustop Car Cover
Starting at $212

 

[mattinhg]

I have 3 ‘Ford Escorts’ jammed into a 2 car garage.
I use 2-3 large collapsed stacked & taped boxes covered in monitor shipping sleeves, standing on end under the car cover to protect the sides of the car. Then a layer of the blue HF packing blankets, then a layer of thick plastic painter’s sheeting. Parted & chopped a ‘Ford ******’ this way, worked great.

 

[buzzworth]

https://www.carcovers.com/

 

[mikegt4]

Since the OP is in PA I would suggest that he stop by an "Ollie's Bargain Outlet" if you have one nearby. Sometimes they have good car covers for cheap. A few years ago I found a top tier Covercraft for $30, the CC web site listed it for over $200 retail.
Covercraft also has a overstock/outlet page where you might find something at a reduced price.
https://www.covercraftoutlet.com/

 

[MikeinNorthWales]

Covercraft is the way to go. They have several different fabrics to choose from, based on your needs. The one mentioned earlier, Dustop, is probably what you want. They made a custom cover for me for our 1929 American LaFrance fire truck for just over $500. They probably have a patern for your Porsche, so it should be much cheaper.

You may want to consider separating the space with the car from the work space as well. Can you hang something, or build a temporary wall that would keep the dust away from the car and not burst into flames if you send grinding sparks against it? The more dust you keep away from the cover, the better your chances of not dragging said grinding dust across the car as you remove the now dirty cover.

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[Fuelboat]

I have a Dustop cover for over a year now, no issues with it

 

[tinmanwpk]

I have a Dustop on my CTS-V wagon. Good protection, reasonable price.

 

[jeffyhog]

This is what you want...


COVERCRAFT
Custom Dustop Car Cover
Starting at $212

Covercraft makes nice stuff. I've bought them for my Z28 and Corvette.

 

[chrismenke]

I have 3 ‘Ford Escorts’ jammed into a 2 car garage.
I use 2-3 large collapsed stacked & taped boxes covered in monitor shipping sleeves, standing on end under the car cover to protect the sides of the car. Then a layer of the blue HF packing blankets, then a layer of thick plastic painter’s sheeting. Parted & chopped a ‘Ford ******’ this way, worked great.

The quotes make it seem like you're dismembering hookers and storing them in the garage.

 

[HMCFab9]

California car cover

 

[djb25]

the quotes make it seem like you're dismembering hookers and storing them in the garage.

hahaha!

 

[djb25]

Since the OP is in PA I would suggest that he stop by an "Ollie's Bargain Outlet" if you have one nearby. Sometimes they have good car covers for cheap. A few years ago I found a top tier Covercraft for $30, the CC web site listed it for over $200 retail.
Covercraft also has a overstock/outlet page where you might find something at a reduced price.
https://www.covercraftoutlet.com/

Ollie’s is a good idea. There is one near here.

The covercraft outlet looks like it might be the ticket, though. Thanks for the link!

 

[Stuart in MN]

For example, I’m about to start building a hydraulic shop press, which means cutting, grinding, etc. I’m obviously going to be careful around the car, but I’d like some increased protection.

I'd recommend temporarily tossing a welding blanket over the top of the car cover if there's any chance of sparks when you're doing this work. You can get a cheap one at Harbor Freight.

 

[UpstateNY]

Toss 3 non-dismembered hookers on the car and call it done.

 

[tff]

I have a Dustop on my CTS-V wagon. Good protection, reasonable price.

What is the weight of the fabric on the Dustop? I too am looking for a cover (for a Porsche) but don't want anything bulky or heavy (for indoor use).
Also, how tight is the fit... don't want it too tight as I think it'd be easier to take off and on. Thanks.

 

[kabinenroller]

California car cover

They are just a dealer for Cover Craft, I would go directly to the manufacturer and not pad Jim de’Franks wallet.

 

[Steve_P]

I have a covercraft as well. As said, they make the covers for California Car Cover - compare the material choices; they're not coincidentally the same

 

[Jeepster04]

I've had a covercraft evolution for awhile and it seems to be a good cover. Since owning the vehicle its not been rained on so idk how the cover performs in such conditions, but it gets good ratings in everything. Cat has been sleeping on it for years and there is no damage to the vehicle.

Purchased the cheapest outdoor covercraft cover for another vehicle and it was NOT water proof at all. Left the vehicle outside overnight and it rained. It was as if the cover wasn't on the vehicle at all. Emailed covercraft stating that the cover was not water proof at all and they said they have discovered the cover should breath so it doesnt trap water under the cover..... How about it never gets wet to begin with so there is no trapped water under the cover... IDK...

 

[Killer95Stang]

How about a Cover King custom fit silver guard through Costco. $149.00 ordered through Costco or $212 for the same cover directly from coverking.com

 

[Colin Len]

Since the OP is in PA I would suggest that he stop by an "Ollie's Bargain Outlet" if you have one nearby. Sometimes they have good car covers for cheap. A few years ago I found a top tier Covercraft for $30, the CC web site listed it for over $200 retail.
Covercraft also has a overstock/outlet page where you might find something at a reduced price.
https://www.covercraftoutlet.com/

Has anyone here bought from them? They have a regularly $200+ cover for $80 for one of my cars and it seems like a no brainer or possibly too good to be true.

 

[tinmanwpk]

What is the weight of the fabric on the Dustop? I too am looking for a cover (for a Porsche) but don't want anything bulky or heavy (for indoor use).
Also, how tight is the fit... don't want it too tight as I think it'd be easier to take off and on. Thanks.

Using the term "Heavy" can be subjective. I like it because it is a little heavy and can absorb some little rubs and pokes, so to speak. It is a protective cover as well as a high quality dust cover.

It also is a custom fit, not a loose sloppy fit. It has elastic around the front and rear to keep it from flapping and it is a neat and tidy look/fit. That being said, it is easy on/off, but it has a front and rear so it is not a universal fit. More than once I have had to "reverse" it after I started to put it on because I didn't pay attention to whether I had the proper end I was starting with for installation.

 

[Falcon67]

I've never had an issue - indoors - with the Budge covers, but correct - they do not have a lot of padding. I'm cheap, if it was a finish issue I'd throw cheap blankets over the car and then the cover.

I will say I just lost a Budge cover on the Mustang. It's outside and two days of 35~45 MPH wind pretty much shredded the thing. Not unexpected.

 

[Robert Haas]

I really like the soft covers I have from California Car Covers.

 

[racerex]

Back when I stored my Camaro for the winter in my sister in-laws garage, I used a my Covercraft flannel custom car cover and I also bagged the car (can remember the make of the bag) with desiccant packets in the car and under the car.....also a tray of mothballs under the car.

 

[mattinhg]

The quotes make it seem like you're dismembering hookers and storing them in the garage.

...Sigh... Just a regular average guy; maybe, just maybe, lucky enough build a small one man business is this grand experiment we call America.
Everyone has chopped up an ****** or two in their time.
Am I right fellas??

 

[mattinhg]

Toss 3 non-dismembered hookers on the car and call it done.

Note to self:
Rethink business plan lol

 

[Klammer]

I've got a couple cars I store for the winter in a dusty environment. One has a fitted covercraft cover, the other has a factory cover that is very nice. I use those and put a $20 Walmart cover over each to keep the "good" covers from getting too dusty.

 

[Spencer Was Here]

I was watching a YouTube video of someone making a jib crane for a pickup truck and in the background of his shop he had a car inside an inflated plastic bubble.

If you intend to store the car for a while that type of protection may work for you. I don't know the details or brand etc., but I bet it wouldn't be too hard to find on Google.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

I was watching a YouTube video of someone making a jib crane for a pickup truck and in the background of his shop he had a car inside an inflated plastic bubble.

If you intend to store the car for a while that type of protection may work for you. I don't know the details or brand etc., but I bet it wouldn't be too hard to find on Google.

http://carcapsule.com/

I've thought about it, but things are kind of tight in my garage and I'd probably end up puncturing it...

Tommy

 

[67carl]

Maybe I'll catch flack for this but I have a few old King size microfiber sheets we were going to throw out. I use a California dust mop on the car then cover with the sheets. Works well. Free.

 

[CJDave]

California Car Cover Company used to have a chart on there website that took into consideration inside/outside and several other factors to recommend the cover that suited your intended use. I have one and love it. CJDave.

 

[Killer95Stang]

http://carcapsule.com/

I've thought about it, but things are kind of tight in my garage and I'd probably end up puncturing it...

Tommy

Buddy of mine had a pristine 2000 Mustang Cobra R in one... was kinda cool, but what a hassle it was to take the car in and out of.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Buddy of mine had a pristine 2000 Mustang Cobra R in one... was kinda cool, but what a hassle it was to take the car in and out of.

I've only seen one car actually removed from the bubble, but it didn't seem to big of a deal to me. They unplugged the blower, unzipped the bubble, carefully lifted it over the car off to the passenger side and drove the car out of ht garage.

Tommy