Hi guys,
Looking to buy a good quality car cover for the LC. Was hoping to find one that is super soft. Doesn't need to be waterproof as the car only lives in the shed.
Any idea where to get one? All the auto shops have those plastic waterproof crappy ones.
Cheers,
Phil
Car Covers
Started by
MODNIZD
, Dec 02 2011 12:45 PM
20 replies to this topic
#1
MODNIZD
-
- Members
-
- 460 posts
Forum Fan
- Name:Phil
- Location:Perth WA
- Car:4 Door LC RB25DET
- Joined: 12-November 05
Posted 02 December 2011 - 12:45 PM
#2
Stinga
-
- Members
-
- 2,114 posts
.
- Name:Stinga
- Location:Wollongong, NSW
- Car:HD Holden ute, and sedan, UC torana
- Joined: 05-December 05
Posted 02 December 2011 - 02:01 PM
so you just want it to keep the dust off? there are very thin ones, im not sure what the material is called but they are just for dust/dirt. or you can use some old bedsheets! works for me
#3
dattoman
-
- Administrators
-
- 16,487 posts
Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?
- Name:Neil
- Location:Perth Western Australia
- Car:LX SS , 76 Cadillac , 3 x dattos
- Joined: 04-February 07
Posted 02 December 2011 - 02:31 PM
Chief car covers
Cost the bills... but worth it
Cost the bills... but worth it
#4
_gtrtorana_
_gtrtorana_
-
- Guests
Posted 02 December 2011 - 02:50 PM
I just use some old bed sheets and a thin, non waterproof cover on my car. I just got mine form supercheap. It wont scratch the car because the sheets dont allow it to ever touch the car but all the dust sticks to cover. Every now and again, just stick the cover in the washing machine and she is all good to go again.
#5
_CHOPPER_
_CHOPPER_
-
- Guests
Posted 02 December 2011 - 03:28 PM
I got a nice soft one about 4 years ago. I think it was from Super Cheap. it didn't like being outside, it fell apart within 18 months. But it did breathe and keep the dust and crap off when I just had it in the garage.
#6
71xu1
-
- Members
-
- 1,275 posts
Dave
- Location:Western Australia
- Car:LC GTR XU1
- Joined: 24-August 06
Posted 02 December 2011 - 05:43 PM
+1 chief car covers had a cheap 1 good for nothing. Got the Chief 1 no problems. My car is Acrylic so pretty soft.
Cheers Dave
Cheers Dave
#7
hanra
-
- Members
-
- 10,986 posts
Oh My, Don't you post alot
- Name:Brad
- Location:Farrrrrr North Qld
- Car:1975 LH SL/R 5000, 1967 Morris Cooper S, E36 BMW, Toyota Corolla, Isuzu DMax
- Joined: 24-March 11
Posted 02 December 2011 - 06:31 PM
Carcoon!
#8
Tiny
-
- Administrators
-
- 10,018 posts
Oh My, Don't you post alot
- Name:Tiny
- Location:Sydney
- Joined: 04-February 07
Posted 07 December 2011 - 08:08 PM
I have a covercraft
http://www.covercraf...ine/default.asp
Absolutely love it, but i wont put it on a dirty car (which it is right now!!)
They were great to deal with, and it was exactly as described.
Cheers!
http://www.covercraf...ine/default.asp
Absolutely love it, but i wont put it on a dirty car (which it is right now!!)
They were great to deal with, and it was exactly as described.
Cheers!
#9
StephenSLR
-
- Members
-
- 6,714 posts
Oh My, Don't you post alot
- Name:Stephen
- Location:Sydney
- Car:1976 LX SL/R
- Joined: 12-November 05
#10
_CHOPPER_
_CHOPPER_
-
- Guests
Posted 08 December 2011 - 12:51 PM
Need some Aussie flag (or Vegemite flag) for our Torries.
#11
_gtrtorana_
_gtrtorana_
-
- Guests
Posted 08 December 2011 - 06:55 PM
Here is a pic of my baby under the car cover. I have used this non water proof cover and bed sheets for the last 5 years and had no issues with moisture build up, dust on paint or unwanted scratches. I never put the cover on when the car is hot or wet. I also dust the Torana before putting the cover on so the next chance I get to take her out, she is spotless and ready to go.
Edited by gtrtorana, 08 December 2011 - 07:06 PM.
#12
_Viper_
_Viper_
-
- Guests
Posted 08 December 2011 - 07:40 PM
Ive got a Cheif car cover for both the Gemini and Torana... when I first got it there was alot of orange lint left on the car from the cover, but after using it a few times it all "linted out" There custom made so fit perfectly and it seems to keep all the dust out.
#13
StephenSLR
-
- Members
-
- 6,714 posts
Oh My, Don't you post alot
- Name:Stephen
- Location:Sydney
- Car:1976 LX SL/R
- Joined: 12-November 05
Posted 24 January 2012 - 02:19 PM
+1 chief car covers
What do they cost?
Roughly.
s
#14
_Big T_
_Big T_
-
- Guests
Posted 24 January 2012 - 03:56 PM
I was thinking about using a heap of old t-shirts I have and making a cover for the car. Shirts have some sentimental attachment so I dont really want to chuck them or rag them plus it would make for something different. A chick at work is happy to sew them up for me (for nothing as she owes me a favour or two).
Car is stored under cover so it is really just to keep the dust and gecko shit off.
Car is stored under cover so it is really just to keep the dust and gecko shit off.
#15
_GTR_069_
_GTR_069_
-
- Guests
Posted 29 January 2012 - 06:07 AM
i know covewrs are good but to be honest i love walking in and seeing the cars all fresh and looking the goods, nice when when folk are around they can see pride and joys, covers only go on if i need some to go ino shed to do work but then i tend to move the ones i dont wont them to see
I have cheap and exe ones light ones from supercrap are the way to go i think cause a quick wash there back on again, heavy ones are a nigth mare, BUT i do love that last torrie that covers nice,
Also is that just a flag sown onto the cover above???
I have cheap and exe ones light ones from supercrap are the way to go i think cause a quick wash there back on again, heavy ones are a nigth mare, BUT i do love that last torrie that covers nice,
Also is that just a flag sown onto the cover above???
#16
_Viper_
_Viper_
-
- Guests
Posted 29 January 2012 - 09:13 AM
If they still looked good without a cover it'd be great. But if I leave my car parked for just 1 day it's already covered in a layer of dust :(
#17
LJGTR6
View Garage
-
- Members
-
- 309 posts
Forum Fan
- Name:Steve
- Location:NSW
- Car:1977 LX SL 4 Door and 1973 LJ 2 Door
- Joined: 06-April 10
View Garage
Posted 29 January 2012 - 09:37 AM
I use one of these. indoor only. very soft inner.
Autotecnia
The only fear i have with a car cover is it picking up a small rock or something
while it is off. i keep it always off the ground hanging on a hook when not on use
can't remember the price though.
Autotecnia
The only fear i have with a car cover is it picking up a small rock or something
while it is off. i keep it always off the ground hanging on a hook when not on use
can't remember the price though.
Attached Files
-
Screen Shot 2012-01-29 at 10.30.28 AM.png 85.72K
3 downloads
#18
hanra
-
- Members
-
- 10,986 posts
Oh My, Don't you post alot
- Name:Brad
- Location:Farrrrrr North Qld
- Car:1975 LH SL/R 5000, 1967 Morris Cooper S, E36 BMW, Toyota Corolla, Isuzu DMax
- Joined: 24-March 11
Posted 29 January 2012 - 09:43 AM
Best thing I ever bought for this car.
#19
Indy Orange
-
- Members
-
- 2,948 posts
Lotsa Posts!
- Name:Paul
- Location:Australia
- Joined: 03-July 09
Posted 29 January 2012 - 02:24 PM
I have one of these as well ,they are good ,nice and soft around $120 ,inside use only ,washable .I would buy one again.I use one of these. indoor only. very soft inner.
Autotecnia
The only fear i have with a car cover is it picking up a small rock or something
while it is off. i keep it always off the ground hanging on a hook when not on use
can't remember the price though.
#20
StephenSLR
-
- Members
-
- 6,714 posts
Oh My, Don't you post alot
- Name:Stephen
- Location:Sydney
- Car:1976 LX SL/R
- Joined: 12-November 05
Posted 18 June 2012 - 11:39 AM
I picked one up from Supacheap during their last sale ~ $70.
http://www.superchea...058#Description
Have yet to use it though.
s
http://www.superchea...058#Description
Have yet to use it though.
s
#21
_moot_
_moot_
-
- Guests
Posted 18 June 2012 - 04:35 PM
I picked one up from Supacheap during their last sale ~ $70.
http://www.superchea...058#Description
Have yet to use it though.
s
i have 3 of these.they are great!
1 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users
