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Old 08-09-2021, 10:25 AM
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Which cover can you recommend for Florida outside climate ?

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Inside or outside? I've had a Covercraft NOAH fabric custom fitted cover for two cars I parked outside. They breathe well and are thick enough to provide light hail damage as well.
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How many layer are these? Where is the best place to buy from? Cheers
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I got mine on Amazon, but Covercraft has their own site as well. The NOAH is a thick weave and not sure whether there are separate layers, but the company site has lots of information about the different fabrics and how they each perform. Mine have gone through heavy rains plus tropical storm and even hurricane winds with no issues. You can remove it from the car while wet and hang dry, but never try to put it back on while wet or you may pull and tear it.

Buy the cable lock as well. It wont stop thieves but does keep the cover secure. The lock gets worn quickly but, like a Timex, it keeps on ticking.
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For outside in Florida I recommend a good wash and wax. A cover will trap dirt under it and then the dirt will act like sandpaper.

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Originally Posted by Valpo A7
For outside in Florida I recommend a good wash and wax. A cover will trap dirt under it and then the dirt will act like sandpaper.
Certainly a possibility although I never had any issues with my other cars. I did always make sure the car was clean before putting on the cover though.
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