Does anyone have any suggestions for a good thick car cover? I live in an apartment and don't have a garage. I'm less concerned with keeping the car clean, but very concerned about protecting from hail and other inclement weather conditions.

So, anyone have experience with a nice thick car cover that will still be breathable and not trap in water?

Thanks!

 

Do a search and you will find that many of us have the Noah material type covers. They do offer some protection for small impacts such as hail and doors.

 

have been very happy with this cover

http://216.60.144.111/ecatcust/getx....&vid=902912890

pick a color. i got grey evolution. took about 2 weeks to get but worth it.

beers

 

I have the Evolution also which does offer some dent protection but is not as soft as the Noah. The only thing I don't like is that it is a very tight fit. I know this is probably done so it does not blow off the car when it is windy but I think this could cause some swirls or scratches if any grit which is common on the car cover areas near the wheels rubs against the paint when pulling the cover down. Because mine is stored in the garage and the cover is just for ding protection I would prefer a looser fit.

 

As noted, covers made from Noah or Evolution fabrics are your best bet. A very good source for covers and information is:

www.bigskycarcover.com

 

dwntreader -- I've been thinking about this myself. I have a Weathershield cover now, which is brilliantly weatherproof (not a drop of water gets through) and can be cleaned in my home washer and dryer. Unfortunately, it is also very thin and light, with no dent protection whatsoever. I've been leaning toward an Evolution IV cover for the summer months -- the fabric is thick, but they're hard to clean.

flatso -- Is your Evolution IV cover elasticized around the bottom? I park my car outside, so a tight fit is something I'm looking for. I had an Evolution cover years ago, and it had elastic only around the front and rear bumpers -- the sides flopped around a lot in the wind. Maybe they've re-engineered them since.

 

just around the front and rear bumper

by the way here is the best prices I have found for covers and includes free shipping.

 

flatso -- Thanks. I got my Weathershield from AJ-USA. I shopped around and can confirm that their prices were the lowest I could find.

 

The car cover by Budge (Budge Light size B-3) is a perfect light weight cover for INSIDE storage, only $19.95 at Walmart. It fits loosely enough not to cause scratches, elasticized front and rear and reaches just a few inches above the floor. I bought it to keep our cat from messing up the finish. It also helps protect from minor nicks in the garage and keeps the dust off.

 

I am going to suggest the car cover i own...its from Wolf and it fits custom to the RX8, retails at $180. Very thick, easy to put on.

 

I appreciate the helpful responses. Sounds like the Wolf is what I'm looking for. This place is a great resource!

 

My advice is a little different - I'd consider skipping the cover altogether - personally I regard covers as appropriate for long term enclosed storage only to keep the dust down - outside they can be a hassle. In my experience most people get tired of the on/off drill sooner or later. It gets worse when it's wet or windy and dusty can get trapped underneath and be abrasive between the finish and cover depending on the environment. My $0.02

 

I would agree with you until the day I saw Mr Cat jumping all over my warm hood with his nice sharp claws. That is why I would use a cover if my car was outside.

 

I would tend to agree with you, but I would like to have something to protect the car in inclement weather, specifically hail which we see all to often in GA. I really don't intend to use the cover every evening or every time I park the car. My apartment complex is relatively safe and in the 15 months I've lived here, there has been no evidence of any cats jumping on my cars.

Again, thanks for the advice and input!