car cover recommendations?

**lgbalfa** · #1 (**permalink**) 10-06-2007, 07:39 PM

i am looking at purchasing a custom car cover for my 92 spider veloce.

i do not want one of those "one size fits all" covers - looking for a custom fit.

i will not be using the cover outside - cover would be used primarily inside a garage so i would just need something dust repellant.

international auto has one for $165.

any other recommendations?

how about the ones on ebay for about $50?

thanks.

**Gubi** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-06-2007, 07:53 PM

I've got the Dustsop one from IAP. Works very well for keeping dust/pollen off the car, and it's nice and lightweight. Indoor only, though...you don't want it getting wet.

BSN05 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-06-2007, 11:46 PM

A Noah cover from www.bigskycarcovers.com, if you need something for outdoors. Each of my cars has it's own. Been using them (the covers and the vendor) for at least 10 years now.

**Favali** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-07-2007, 06:13 AM

I have an Evolution 4 cover. The car is also parked in a garage. I have had the cover for about 8 years and it has served me well.

I wash it every year but I think I will replace it this year. I will go with the same cover....maybe in blue.

It is a custom cover with mirror pockets. I also like the thickness of it to prevent a mark if something hits against the car (though it does not fold up too neatly).

-Rob

**lowmileage** · #5 (**permalink**) 10-08-2007, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgbalfa

i do not want one of those "one size fits all" covers - looking for a custom fit.

**Dolce86** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-08-2007, 08:05 AM

I'm with Gubi -

Dustop is wonderful. My car is garaged so I only needed a really high quality indoor cover. Dustop is lighweight and very soft. I purchased mine from another on-line (non-Alfa) supplier for about $20 less than IAP including the storage bag.

**Zunige** · #7 (**permalink**) 10-08-2007, 08:53 AM

Over the years I have used various of the well known brands. They all make a custom fit for the different Spider versions. The best I've had (and still have) is a Noah cover (this one is made by Wolf). It is very versatile, and extremely durable. I like the fact that the material is lighter than the Evolution yet it breathes and works well both indoors and outdoors. I take mine on overnight trips. You can buy these on ebay for less than $150 (much cheaper than anywhere else), including shipping. The only thing I would caution against is paying the extra $$ to get the cover bag. I find that these bags are always too small, and you get a much better bag by buying a stuff sac from a camping store.

Best regards,

swirler · #8 (**permalink**) 10-08-2007, 08:59 AM

I also have a Wolf "Noah" (ebay). My '91 lives outside here in SoCal, and it protects it quite nicely. It's a good fit, and keeps most weather and dust out.

Alfacliff · #9 (**permalink**) 10-08-2007, 09:12 AM

I used a weather stop for several years, it wasnt really water proof and finally gotone from wal mart for $31 to replace it. not much difference other than over a hundred dollars.
cliff

**lgbalfa** · #10 (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSN05

A Noah cover from www.bigskycarcovers.com, if you need something for outdoors. Each of my cars has it's own. Been using them (the covers and the vendor) for at least 10 years now.

**lgbalfa** · #11 (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 04:07 PM

how would something like this work just to repel dust inside a garage?

i am thinking of getting the IAP one but that is about $160.

should i just go with the cheap ebay one?

its just a cover right?

thanks

eBay Motors: ALFA ROMEO SPIDER VELOCE CAR COVER 1990 91 92 93 94 (item 200153790381 end time Nov-16-07 12:40:18 PST)

**lowmileage** · #12 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 06:10 AM

They describe it as : MADE FROM A NON SCRATCH MATERIAL

. I can't image what your gunna get for 25 bucks. I'd sooner cover it with a couple of old (cleaned and washed) bedsheets than use WETF that non-descript material is

**block** · #13 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 11:40 AM

I have a noah that has kept the rain off my car just fine when outside. Decent padding and fit plus IAP has 'em ready to ship out

**Zunige** · #14 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgbalfa

how would something like this work just to repel dust inside a garage?

i am thinking of getting the IAP one but that is about $160.

should i just go with the cheap ebay one?

its just a cover right?

thanks

eBay Motors: ALFA ROMEO SPIDER VELOCE CAR COVER 1990 91 92 93 94 (item 200153790381 end time Nov-16-07 12:40:18 PST)

**Favali** · #15 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 01:23 PM

Enrique,

Does the cover on your Spider offer dent resistance (understood within reason of course!)? That is why I like the Evolution but it is time to replace it and I am tempted by the Wolf cover.

Thanks,
Rob