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2015/03/02 22:06:04
Escortpower

Car covers - any recommendations?

I am looking to get a cover for my Mk2 Escort but not too sure what's good and what's not. It is in the garage so it won't be getting wet. I just get sick of the dust that blows in over the top of the roller door covering my car between drives.
 
Does anyone have any tips on what to look for or what to what not to buy?
 
Cheers, Craig.
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martymexico
Keep away from those silver 1 layer covers seen at super thief auto..
I bought a decent 6 layer from USA that repels dirt rain snow etc etc it also came with a steel cable and lock .... cause in usa they steel car covers rather than the car!
Mine cost $75 Inc shipping and will fit a Falcon size car easily. It has a soft felt fluffy layer so not to scratch paint ..
2015/03/02 22:41:42
NQRS
Hi Craig,
I bought a 4 layer one from Repco, cost $52 on special - part no RCC7-1. Dust and waterproof nice soft lining, made sure of that as my car has a clearcoat. Think I got a medium, covers the Escort easily with a little to spare, has buckle and clips to hold together.
 
Len
2015/03/03 15:08:54
RS 2000
I have Been using a nylon single layer type to keep dust of my cars in the garage. Been using it for about 5 years on my RS and for about 7 years on my other car, no issues whatsoever.

Cheers
2015/03/03 17:24:52
Escortpower
Thanks for the feedback. It's good to know that even the budget ones are ok for indoor use. Thanks for the detailed info Len, I might have to look into that Repco one as for $54 it sounds good.
 
I found these but apparently Escorts aren't big enough to be classified as 'Show cars'  They come in medium, large and extra large. (Medium being 4.5m long)
 

Made by Autotechnica and around $100.
 
Cheers, Craig.
 
2015/03/03 21:07:08
Escortpower
NQRS
Hi Craig,
I bought a 4 layer one from Repco, cost $52 on special - part no RCC7-1. Dust and waterproof nice soft lining, made sure of that as my car has a clearcoat. Think I got a medium, covers the Escort easily with a little to spare, has buckle and clips to hold together.
 
Len




Len, I took your advice and purchased the same cover as yours. Cost me $70 but it fits very well and looks to be very well made. Thanks for the tip. Best part is, no more dusty Escort.
 
Cheers, Craig.
2015/04/19 19:48:25
NQRS
Hi Craig,
Glad you like the cover, pity it wasn't on special like mine was, one of the main reasons I grabbed it once I opened it up as it seemed really good quality for the money compared to some that I had checked out previously.
Cheers,
Len
2015/04/19 21:20:20
Flighter
Looking for a car cover myself, and was surprised to see the price of the RCC7-1 has jumped to $133. That's some serious inflation at work these past 3.5 years!
2018/11/10 15:22:25
NQRS
Hi Flighter,
Don't know if you will see this in time but Repco are offering 30% off if you are a member of RACV or other motoring organisation this weekend only. Just have to show your membership card.  Might take a bit of the sting on the price of the cover if you still want one.
Cheers, Len
2018/11/17 09:51:02
Matt75
Anyone used one of the Carcoons?
2018/11/20 21:15:46
NQRS
Hi Matt,
My brother uses one to keep his BF Cobra in his man cave, don't know what brand it is but I can find out and give his opinion on it if you're looking for a recommendation. Len
2018/11/21 20:34:38
NQRS
Hi Matt,
Sorry, got my facts wrong. My brothers mancave is insulated so he doesn't use a cover anymore. It turns out his previous cover was a gazebo, with drop down sides and a floor which he had set up inside his shed to eliminate dust  and possum crap getting on his Falcon!  Len
2018/11/21 21:06:47
surfingfoodie
Covercraft. Ordered mine online. 
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