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Looking for recommendations for a car cover for my 991.2 C2S. Obvious choice is the one available from Porsche for around $300 which I may go with. But before I do...
- Besides better protection from elements like rain and sun, does the outdoor cover have a thicker inner layer or is the inner fabric layer the same for the indoor and outdoor versions (which cost about the same)?
- Any downside for using an outdoor cover indoors? Seems like a dumb question as I can't see any reason why you couldn't or shouldn't use an outdoor cover indoors. I would think that if only getting one cover, then an outdoor might be better in case I were to decide to temporarily park the car outside the garage for some reason
- Any recommendations for a quality indoor/outdoor cover that fits as good as OEM, offers AT LEAST the same degree of protection, but at a better price?
Thanks in advance!
Indoor cover
Outdoor Cover
Last edited by Tier1Terrier; 07-20-2022 at 03:09 PM.
Not familiar with these particular covers but know that covers are prone to swirling paint, a light cover that has a soft inner layer used only indoors on a just washed car is the only way to prevent that.
A heavy cover placed on a car with a bit of dust on a windy day will have you getting a paint correction in no time.
I've only viewed covers as dust prevention so I don't need to wash the car when I take it out of storage. On that note I go for the cheapest thing I can find -- a couple old bed sheets, a "medium" sized car cover from your local auto parts store, whatever. As above, wash the car prior to putting the cover on and you're set.
Not familiar with these particular covers but know that covers are prone to swirling paint, a light cover that has a soft inner layer used only indoors on a just washed car is the only way to prevent that.
A heavy cover placed on a car with a bit of dust on a windy day will have you getting a paint correction in no time.
Thanks, and good info. My car has full PPF so it's mainly to keep it protected from dust and possibly the elements should I occasionally decide to pull my car out of the garage so that I can do some work in it. I'm not too worried about the swirling or anything like that.
For me, car cover during winter only and that's only to prevent it from getting scratched if someone walks past it.
I've used the Porsche outdoor cover on an older Porsche. It's a more durable material, not as soft, at least back then on a 986. It probably will cause more scratching than the indoor cover.
I'm a big fan of Covercraft . I had them make a cover for my 991.2 in Weathershield HP for outside use. Be sure to say no advertising if you buy one. You can get a better price from autogeek.net.
I use the OEM indoor cover. Keeps the dust off. Plus the logo on the cover reminds me of what's underneath during the winter months when I don't drive it.
I cover the car inside after it is washed. Once a year i wash the cover. This keeps all the dust off the vehicle and prolongs it being clean. Like $40 and machine washable.
I had to keep a car outside once and this isthe best way. Visqueen covered by a thick blanket covered by a car cover. The 3 layers kept the new paint perfect.
Not familiar with these particular covers but know that covers are prone to swirling paint, a light cover that has a soft inner layer used only indoors on a just washed car is the only way to prevent that.
A heavy cover placed on a car with a bit of dust on a windy day will have you getting a paint correction in no time.
used a car cover for a few months in the early 80's on my black 280Z (100% outside). spot on regarding swirl marks. maybe things have changed in 40 years and they're better now??... but i was definitely turned off to the entire concept and haven't used one since. have plenty of garage space now so i use a couple soft cotton bed sheets during winter when she sits around a bit more. easy on/off and dirt cheap while still getting the job done (dust on my black 991.1S)
07-20-2022, 03:08 PM
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