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 Car Covers, Which is better... CoverCraft/StormForce

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 Posted: May 22, 2017 02:24PM
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I had a CoverCraft and I blasted through it in just under 2yrs.  Actually at 2yrs I finally threw it away as the top of it had disintegrating in the Southern California heat/sun, it started shedding/deteriorating at about the 8-month mark.  It disintegrated and every time I took it off I had to fully wipe down my car if not wash it because dust and dirt would go through it. I now have a California Car Cover Company cover and it's REALLY nice and SUPER durable. 

//www.calcarcover.com/car-covers/car/4/1966/Austin/Cooper/All/Superweave%20Premium%20Car%20Cover/1/

I forget if I got the Superweave or Superweave premium. I did spend some extra money and have my Plate #'s embroidered on it though and if you're not a logo kind of person you can opt to have their logo NOT put on, I wish I had opted for that because it's stamped on the front just under the custom embroidering and looks tacky. 

I have one on my Mini and one on my VW Westfalia and at almost a year of ownership I'm VERY happy with them.  

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This one. I've had the Storm Force it lasted 2 seasons outside (May-October) I've had the Apocalypse going on 3 seasons and still looks perfect. I use the old one for indoor storage now.
//shop.aseriesspares.co.uk/shop/car-covers/4-layer-car-cover-classic-mini/

 

 

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I have not used either of those particular items.  However, I will offer the following general advice.

Consider what you are buying the car cover for and where it will be used.  (Indoor for dust only, outdoor for general protection, outdoor where things may drop on the car, outdoor where there is a lot of direct sunlight).  

Most bonded (non-woven) car cover materials will last about 2 to 3 seasons outside in direct sunlight and exposure to rain.  The good woven weatherproof covers can last longer but they will cost more.  Sometimes it is more economical to buy a non-woven car cover and replace it every few years than to buy a more expensive one of woven weatherproof material which offers less protection from things falling on the car.  That said, the non-woven covers will start looking nasty after the first year when used outside.  They require a large washing machine for cleaning.  The woven covers can typically be laundered at home.

Doug L.
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I'm looking to buy a new car cover, after my current one was torn up by my brothers dogs... I had a Storm Force, but I'm looking at Cover Craft. So, My question is....

Which is better, is Cover Craft better then Storm Force?...

Cover Craft
//www.minimania.com/part/C31GK/Austin-Mini-Car-Cover-Classic-In-Grey-1959-2000


Storm Force
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