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Car cover cleaning ?

Posted: 10/26/10 9:48am Message 11 of 20
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York, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 daytona conv. all original 350 350 380 4 sp w/air..and hard top
Well I have had a complete car cover fail! I put the cover on several weeks ago and haven't touched it..I know I haven't driven it for over a month now! I took the cover off Sunday only to find all kinds a grey and other crap coming off the cover..so off to the burn pile it goes and on with something new..I was looking at one of those soft deals that are indoors only..MAM has them on sale now with one of those email specials..they don't make them in Yellow but I think a black one will work fine..can't say I didn't try and save it ..must be just falling apart.
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Car cover cleaning ?

Posted: 10/26/10 4:03pm Message 12 of 20
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Holland Patent, NY - USA
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
Rich, sorry to hear that. I have a flannel lined cover (Tan) from Mid America (old MAM?) I have had it for 28 years or so and it's still perfect. It is indoors only. I have a cheap universal one on the Red car but once that gets new paint I'll buy another Flannel one for it also.
The White car likes the Flannel, it gets all giddy an snuggly when I cover it up Big smile
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Car cover cleaning ?

Posted: 10/26/10 7:15pm Message 13 of 20
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Red Lion, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 White 350 Corvette, TH400 Automatic 1972 Tangerine /Go Mango Convertible 383 Stroker, 2004r Automatic
Hey Rich,
I have one that was with the Yellow 72 that Im not using  that you are welcome too if you need one.Just let me know. We can meet up if you want. I am not leaving till Thursday.
Rodney




Car cover cleaning ?

Posted: 12/16/10 6:17pm Message 14 of 20
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Charlottesville, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 Previously: 1965 300hp Coupe in 1967. 1967 435hp Coupe in 1968-70. 1969 350hp T-top w/ac and all power options.
My kingdom for a GARAGE:
 
 
This is the reason my house is for sale!  Happy Holidays,
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Car cover cleaning ?

Posted: 12/16/10 6:28pm Message 15 of 20
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York, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 daytona conv. all original 350 350 380 4 sp w/air..and hard top
I guess I got nothing to complain about..I got a real nice garage soon to have heat..I can't imagine not having a garage..I see the for sale sign in the yard..hope that goes well for you..and the next home has a nice garage too! Are you moving far from where you are now..or staying Va.
Rich



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Car cover cleaning ?

Posted: 12/16/10 6:44pm Message 16 of 20
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Charlottesville, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 Previously: 1965 300hp Coupe in 1967. 1967 435hp Coupe in 1968-70. 1969 350hp T-top w/ac and all power options.
Hi Rich,  The plan is to move to the beach! We've been looking at Nags Head or Elizabeth City, NC. This place has a large workshop in back but no vehicle access. First $250K takes it!  Thanks.



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Car cover cleaning ?

Posted: 12/16/10 7:30pm Message 17 of 20
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Burke, VT - USA
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Vette(s): SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
Sold - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am
"BLUBYU" - '04 Coupe
If you haven't sprung for a new cover yet check out California Car Cover Company's line.  Bought the indoor flannel lined cover for "BIGBRRD" and am very happy with it.


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Car cover cleaning ?

Posted: 12/19/10 7:33pm Message 18 of 20
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York, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 daytona conv. all original 350 350 380 4 sp w/air..and hard top
I have looked at many car covers over the last few months..haven't had anything on the car since April..it's in the garage and gets washed for no apparent reason all the time..I may go with a big bed sheet and be done with it.
Rich
 




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Car cover cleaning ?

Posted: 12/19/10 7:54pm Message 19 of 20
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Bladenboro, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
[QUOTE=yostusota]I have looked at many car covers over the last few months..haven't had anything on the car since April..it's in the garage and gets washed for no apparent reason all the time..I may go with a big bed sheet and be done with it.
Rich
 
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We think alike. I have never used a car cover on any of my toys.  Just never seen the reasoning behind it if it's garaged. Now garage means a place for your car, not bikes, lawnmowers, unused furniture, etc.



Car cover cleaning ?

Posted: 12/19/10 8:32pm Message 20 of 20
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York, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 daytona conv. all original 350 350 380 4 sp w/air..and hard top
Well I got two kids bikes in there and a 46 inch Cub Cadet in the that gets washed like the car and a old wood boat next to the car..I got some stuff in there but not all that much..a storage shed type structure on the side yard will remove the boat and tractor..kids stuff will be there for another 12 years at least..they live by the two foot rule and haven't got fingerprints all over it..just don't think I need a high dollar cover for a car that is in the garage.
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