Suggestions for a car cover? - Toyota Yaris Forums

SilverBack · 03-13-2009, 12:20 AM

My deal is that mine's been getting pretty dirty pretty quickly. Most of it has to do with the frequently-changing weather, but some of it also has to do with birds in my area with big appetites and lightning-fast metabolisms. I get the car washed, and only 2 or 3 days later it goes back to looking like the day before the wash. Anyways long story short, I decided today I need a car cover to protect it from the elements. I just want something that's durable and easy to clean. Anyone here had good experiences with theirs?

signs · 03-13-2009, 05:50 AM

can't waterproof covers do the job?

Brian · 03-13-2009, 05:52 AM

I thought about buying the one from trdsparks

SilverBack · 03-13-2009, 12:46 PM

Thanks Brian, I'll PM TRD today

SailDesign · 03-13-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

My deal is that mine's been getting pretty dirty pretty quickly. Most of it has to do with the frequently-changing weather, but some of it also has to do with birds in my area with big appetites and lightning-fast metabolisms. I get the car washed, and only 2 or 3 days later it goes back to looking like the day before the wash. Anyways long story short, I decided today I need a car cover to protect it from the elements. I just want something that's durable and easy to clean. Anyone here had good experiences with theirs?

I like the hard covers - you know, the ones with walls and a roof.

Sadly, I don't have one ...

SilverBack · 03-13-2009, 02:41 PM

Yeah I wish I had a garage to park mine too...

MadMax · 03-13-2009, 02:55 PM

Good thread, as we had a hail storm a few weeks ago and unfortunately, the topless Jeep and motorcycles fill up the garage so poor Sprocket has to sit in the driveway.

There are some cheapo car covers at WalMart for $23 here; but I worry about them scratching the paint. I would also like something with a little more padding to protect the bodywork from any more hail we get (it's a rare phenomenon, but when it happens it is pretty bad). It would only be for occasional use, so I don't need anything elaborate.

So, any suggestions?

Cheers! M2

*tomato* · 03-13-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Good thread, as we had a hail storm a few weeks ago and unfortunately, the topless Jeep and motorcycles fill up the garage so poor Sprocket has to sit in the driveway.

There are some cheapo car covers at WalMart for $23 here; but I worry about them scratching the paint. I would also like something with a little more padding to protect the bodywork from any more hail we get (it's a rare phenomenon, but when it happens it is pretty bad). It would only be for occasional use, so I don't need anything elaborate.

So, any suggestions?

Cheers! M2

Why don't you put some furniture padding blankets like they have at U-Haul, underneath the WalMart cover? Just a thought.

SilverBack · 03-13-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

Good thread, as we had a hail storm a few weeks ago and unfortunately, the topless Jeep and motorcycles fill up the garage so poor Sprocket has to sit in the driveway.

There are some cheapo car covers at WalMart for $23 here; but I worry about them scratching the paint. I would also like something with a little more padding to protect the bodywork from any more hail we get (it's a rare phenomenon, but when it happens it is pretty bad). It would only be for occasional use, so I don't need anything elaborate.

So, any suggestions?

Cheers! M2

How badly does yours get dinged-up by hail?

I was looking at the cheap $30 ones at AutoZone today and thinking that same thing. My paint and glass already scratch easily as it is, so that was a no sale. I wouldn't mind paying a little extra if I'm getting better quality...

MadMax · 03-13-2009, 05:41 PM

It was only a brief storm with dime and nickel-sized hail, and I threw some old wool Army blankets I had over the car but by the time I had done that the storm has pretty much passed. It made a mess and for some reason the water really spotted badly on the car (wasn't sure if that was due to the blankets or for some other reason), but luckily Sprocket had no damage.

But the last time we lived here (1999-2002), we had a couple of much heavier hail storms and I fear one of those happening one day. And I don't think a simple, thin rain cover will do much good. I need something with a little padding in it, even the most minor of which would probably help.

Cheers! M2

rningonfumes · 06-19-2009, 11:51 PM

To all those who contributed, especially the OP, did you guys find a suitable cover?

I apparently have found a need for a cover. The car getting dirty doesn't bug me, but the goat that wanders around and likes to climb onto things like...CARS.... has apparently justified the need for a cover. I was wondering what those little marks were that appeared out off no where when I'm washing the car.

Looks like a blanket then the cover? Unless the cover has enough padding.

rningonfumes · 06-20-2009, 12:59 AM

Sexy, I'll have to look into that. Thank you.

SilverBack · 06-20-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by echo_hrs

I know covercraft makes an outdoor one, I've got the indoor it's a custom fit...See this thread:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ight=car+cover

Cheers

That just might be the best solution for my environment. Thank you sir

*tomato* · 06-20-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by echo_hrs

I know covercraft makes an outdoor one, I've got the indoor it's a custom fit...See this thread:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ight=car+cover

Cheers

That is one GREAT looking car cover.

There is no price on the website, though. how much does it cost?

SilverBack · 06-20-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tomato

That is one GREAT looking car cover.

There is no price on the website, though. how much does it cost?

Depends on the material you pick out: http://www.carcoversdirect.com/produ...007/YARIS//18/

rningonfumes · 06-20-2009, 11:20 PM

185 seems reasonable for a quality cover.

Shroomster · 06-20-2009, 11:29 PM

I'm still debating if I'll have enough time to make one out of duct tape lol.....

CtrlAltDefeat · 06-21-2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Shroomster

I'm still debating if I'll have enough time to make one out of duct tape lol.....

Don't forget the 5 gallon bucket of Goo Gone for when the sun heats it of and all the glue in the tape ooozes onto your car... That and some tissues, because I'm sure you'll cry when you see your car when you finally get it off

03-13-2009, 12:20 AM	#1
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Suggestions for a car cover? My deal is that mine's been getting pretty dirty pretty quickly. Most of it has to do with the frequently-changing weather, but some of it also has to do with birds in my area with big appetites and lightning-fast metabolisms. I get the car washed, and only 2 or 3 days later it goes back to looking like the day before the wash. Anyways long story short, I decided today I need a car cover to protect it from the elements. I just want something that's durable and easy to clean. Anyone here had good experiences with theirs? __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

03-13-2009, 05:52 AM	#3
Brian Drives: '07 Yaris turbo, '11 Juke Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 849	I thought about buying the one from trdsparks __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3875996

03-13-2009, 12:46 PM	#4
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Thanks Brian, I'll PM TRD today __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

03-13-2009, 02:41 PM	#6
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Yeah I wish I had a garage to park mine too... __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

06-19-2009, 11:51 PM	#11
rningonfumes Drives: Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 865	To all those who contributed, especially the OP, did you guys find a suitable cover? I apparently have found a need for a cover. The car getting dirty doesn't bug me, but the goat that wanders around and likes to climb onto things like...CARS.... has apparently justified the need for a cover. I was wondering what those little marks were that appeared out off no where when I'm washing the car. Looks like a blanket then the cover? Unless the cover has enough padding. __________________

03-13-2009, 05:50 AM	#2
signs Drives: toyota yaris Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: australia Posts: 11	can't waterproof covers do the job?

03-13-2009, 02:55 PM	#7
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Good thread, as we had a hail storm a few weeks ago and unfortunately, the topless Jeep and motorcycles fill up the garage so poor Sprocket has to sit in the driveway. There are some cheapo car covers at WalMart for $23 here; but I worry about them scratching the paint. I would also like something with a little more padding to protect the bodywork from any more hail we get (it's a rare phenomenon, but when it happens it is pretty bad). It would only be for occasional use, so I don't need anything elaborate. So, any suggestions? Cheers! M2

03-13-2009, 05:41 PM	#10
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	It was only a brief storm with dime and nickel-sized hail, and I threw some old wool Army blankets I had over the car but by the time I had done that the storm has pretty much passed. It made a mess and for some reason the water really spotted badly on the car (wasn't sure if that was due to the blankets or for some other reason), but luckily Sprocket had no damage. But the last time we lived here (1999-2002), we had a couple of much heavier hail storms and I fear one of those happening one day. And I don't think a simple, thin rain cover will do much good. I need something with a little padding in it, even the most minor of which would probably help. Cheers! M2

06-20-2009, 12:59 AM	#12
rningonfumes Drives: Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 865	Sexy, I'll have to look into that. Thank you. __________________

06-20-2009, 11:20 PM	#16
rningonfumes Drives: Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 865	185 seems reasonable for a quality cover. __________________

06-20-2009, 11:29 PM	#17
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	I'm still debating if I'll have enough time to make one out of duct tape lol.....

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