Car Covers

I'm sure someone could sell you a super-duper expensive car cover, especially if you say "Pantera" or "Italian Sports Car," but it's not necessary.

2001 Honda S2000 cover fits a Pantera

Pep Boys "C" car cover for Pintos is a good fit on a Pantera - approx. $20

Fiero covers from Kragens are known to fit Panteras well ('87 Fiero is one inch wider, one inch higher, and one inch longer than
the L model Pantera)

The Fiero covers are readily available and can be had as inexpensively (or expensive) as you want.

Here are a few more ideas...
Pantera East has a cover of Evolution III material

www.calcarcover.com - car covers and accessories 800-432-5525
"Superweave" from California Car Covers is waterproof, breathable, light, and highly regarded by a fellow Pantera owner. However, it's a two person job to put it on if there is the slightest wind.

www.carcovercountry.com - car covers 1-800-221-4875

Cheers!
Garth

Garth,

Thanks, that's some great info and leads, which sounds like it comes from experience.

Love the Avatar by the way!

Julian

Just as an FYI, a friend of mine who is in the auto detailing and paint business actually talked me OUT of buying a car cover. Why? The elastic bands and to a certain extent the fabric itself produce fine scratches in the paint during the application and removal of the cover itself.

Your opinions may vary.

Julian,

I dont think you need a car cover. Buy a California duster instead. If you do decide to buy a cover, you still need to remove the dust before you cover it. As Parapantera says, they will scratch, but It's not the cover that scratches (unless it's a cheap one) but the dust that you rub across the surface of the paint when fitting the cover.

Johnny

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Buy a California duster instead.

These are even more effective when you use an anti-static synthetic car polish/wax. Regular wax attracts dust and holds the dust.

I always use the duster to wipe the car down before using the California Car Cover with the flannel lining...

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Originally posted by jeff6559:

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Buy a California duster instead.

These are even more effective when you use an anti-static synthetic car polish/wax. Regular wax attracts dust and holds the dust.

I have yet to try it, but have been advised to to try SWIFTER hardwood floor dusters as well.

Mark 6808

I went with california car covers. http://www.calcarcover.com/default.aspx

The already have a mask for a pantera so there is a custom fit cover for that car. Both with wing and without. The material is a soft cotton like product of good thickness. Smooth on the outside and fluffy on the inside. (plushweave). Fits great on my car about $125 if I remember correctly.

I, too, have a California Car Cover. They don't have generic sizes - they are made for the particular model. Mine fits like a glove. I like it...

Yeah I'm ANAL! Use the California Duster B4 you cover it. For indoor use, I have a Dustop cover from California Covers (I actually searched the net and bought from Big Sky Car Covers in Montana..custom fit for the Pantera for around $120)

Swens

A friend of mine who has Packards and is quite frugal just uses large, thin sheets of plastic (about 1 mil thick) to cover his cars inside the garage. The plastic is waterproof and dustproof. When he wants to uncover one car he just slides the plastic onto another car, upside down, so the dusty sides are together. When a piece of plastic gets too dirty he throws it away and gets out a new one. His cars are always dustless when he uncovers them.