TGRichards

First Porsche. First Post. Could use your help!

No garage, unfortunately, out in the FL sun and rain for my 2009 997.2. I want to purchase a good cover for it, and would appreciate anyone's experience and recommendation?

Thanks!

tomc_mets

http://www.covercraft.com/

Info overload to make your decision.

My Porsche lives outside as well. I got a Block It Evolution.

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MaximumA

I just got the OEM one as I was in a rush, and it is pretty nice. I'm sure that I could have done better... but needs must.

Ben Z

I have a garage, but the car sits out in the FL sun all day at my office, and the clearcoat on the roof is shot. The reason I never got a cover is if it rains, I can't put a wet cover in my office when I go home. If you don't have a garage what will you do about that?

tomc_mets

^ When it gets wet, I drape the cover over a few of the chairs on our front porch. Dries pretty quickly under normal conditions...T

TGRichards

Ok, thanks, all. I ordered a cover from carcoversusa.com, and had to cancel when they couldn't give me either a delivery or production commitment. Instead now I've ordered a "Noah" Block It cover, and I'm waiting for delivery.

FZP

I would rather protect the car with regular cleaning and waxing/hydrophobic sealant. The reason being is that a car cover is great in a static environment. When you add wind to the equation, dust will get onto the paint and the cover will grind those into the paint as the wind blows, where the cover touches resultis in micro scratches.
If you search car cover scratches, there are loads of pics and description

gpjli2

Used Noah covers from Car Covers Direct on my 997 for 10 1/2 years of outdoor parking. Paint is pristine. Keep car clean and waxed, roll cover on and off. Car is silver which helps no doubt but then black will be hard no matter what you do. Cost under 200$, I get a few years of 24/7 outdoor parking in NY out of a cover. Noah is the best material for outdoor multi seasonal weather. No affiliation but they are good to deal with and fast to your door free delivery.

TGRichards

So, say more about "hydrophobic sealant?" (That's a sealant that's afraid of water?)

Is there a brand you like/have used successfully?

Thanks!

TGRichards

Thanks for the Noah Block It endorsement. And, now for the rest of the story: I've been using the cover from my 2010 GTI while waiting for the the 911 cover to arrive. And guess what I discovered? That GTI cover I've used and been quite happy with is a Noah Block It cover! Duh?! And, I've had the same experience you describe; great cover at a reasonable price.

FZP

The product that was recommended to me by my detailer was Sonax Langzeit Lackschutz. I wash, claybar (if neccessary), polish paint and glass. Then apply rainx to the windows(excluding front window) and sonax to paint. Net result is super slippery surface that water struggles to rest on. I used to get upset when my car got wet after washing, but now I get a sick sense of satisfaction watching the water bead off