Elliotmf

Car will be outside
rain , snow etc

do I need the Porsche cover or can I save some money and get something from Amazon?

LexVan

Skip the cover, and apply a high quality nano/ceramic coating to your car.

workhurts

Car cover outside sounds very annoying. I had one on a bike once and all it did was scratch the bike up. A car is even more weatherproof than a bike so I say skip it.

GoldenGorilla

This is the best option. Covers are great ways to scratch the paint, though they do help the rubber and plastic trim. They can also trap moisture under themselves. If your garage was dusty and you weren't going to drive the car for a while, I think a cover can be OK if placed immediately after washing and drying the car. Outside there is just too much opportunity for dust to get under the cover and the wind to ruffle the cover.

groovzilla

Be careful with car covers outside - They can screw up paint if tarp gets wet and resting on cars paint surface for long periods of time.

Steph1

Car shelter is the best way.

Car covers damage paint due to vibration and flapping in the wind with dust finding its way far enough to scratch the paint. and paint protection doesn't help with freezing rain damage.

sbbarnett

I tried the Porsche outdoor car cover for a couple weeks during some home renovations. I spent the third week polishing all the scratches out of the paint. Never again

Bruce In Philly

Condensation will get under the cover. Dust and dirt will get under the cover. Wind will whip it against the paint. Bad.

Peace
Bruce in Philly

rwdds

I cover mine during any significant bad weather, blizzard conditions or high winds. Off when it calms down or warms enough. It is very snug and I have never noticed any scratches or damage. For me, I feel much better that it's protected from harsh elements blowing twigs, acorns etc..

Elliotmf

Thanks everyone
good I asked

Petza914

Outdoor car capsule is the way to go. Google it.

Tsilnner

Just looked it up. Interesting. You will need to run out an extension cord.

No offense, but it is a bit of an eyesore-I would rather look out my windows at the lines of my 911.

Petza914

I didn't say it was pretty. I'd rather look at the lines of my 911 in the garage, but if not possible, would take the eyesore that keeps rodents out, a cover from sticking to it, and protects it from the elements.

mjposner

So if you have to leave outside, is it better to get wet or to be covered. Its a Cabriolet too and driven at least 4 days a week.

Petza914

Better to leave it uncovered. Covers trap moisture - even waterproof ones L, and wind will make the cover scratch the paint.