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Old 11-25-2007, 10:01 AM
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This has been a long process... I'm glad you've found one that meets your needs. Do please let us know how well it keeps the dust out, when you go to uncover the car. I'd really like to hear.

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This has been a long process... I'm glad you've found one that meets your needs. Do please let us know how well it keeps the dust out, when you go to uncover the car. I'd really like to hear.

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had the car cover for about a month now. just wanted to report back - it seems to work great. perfect for keeping the car dust free in a garage. i like the material, very light weight but thick eneough for indoor protection.

the one thing i dont like about the cover is the plastic "rings" on the side of the car where you would attach a lock to. they are pretty big and im afraid when installing and removing the car cover - it might scratch the finish since they stick out. i wished it wasnt there because i will never need to lock it.

not that big of a deal - just need to be careful.
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Old 12-26-2007, 12:14 AM
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Thanks for the update. These aren't inexpensive, and it's always nice to hear impressions before making decisions...

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just put a alfa romeo logo patch on the back of the car cover today.
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What and cover up that great wax job you just did?!

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What and cover up that great wax job you just did?!

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need to keep the dust off
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Beware of cheap car covers. I had bought one ($25), put it on my 82 Spider. First few gusts of wind (same day) and all the paint on the left side (where the wind was coming from) was scratched and I mean really scratched to the point I had to re polish withfine polishing coupound, the entire left dide of the car ! Not exactly a good deal at $25.00 !
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Beware of cheap car covers. I had bought one ($25), put it on my 82 Spider. First few gusts of wind (same day) and all the paint on the left side (where the wind was coming from) was scratched and I mean really scratched to the point I had to re polish withfine polishing coupound, the entire left dide of the car ! Not exactly a good deal at $25.00 !
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i am very satisfied with the IAP dustop car cover.

it works great.
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I got the Evolution 4 cover from IAP (Item# 97272000). i think it is a custom fit for the spider and a great fit (mirror pockets too), works well both outside and inside. Highly recommended.
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I got the Evolution 4 cover from IAP (Item# 97272000). i think it is a custom fit for the spider and a great fit (mirror pockets too), works well both outside and inside. Highly recommended.
your cover works well outside in the rain?
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your cover works well outside in the rain?
Yes, the Evolution 4 fabric dries extremely fast, breathes very well and stays on the car, even in winds (corners have elastic to keep the cover tucked under the bumpers...a really good fit in my opinion.
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