Car Covers

**Corbin Johnson** · 2003-05-20, 20:34

Hi all,
I need to get a car cover because the cat keeps walking all over the car, and leaving muddy prints everywhere. It is driving me nuts, and I can't get rid of the cat, so a car cover it is. I have seen the ones on ebay, and was wondering if anyone had gotten one, and how they are. I don't need a really good one, so I am hoping some of you have some info the ones on ebay. Are they worth it? Thanks.
-Corbin

**DAB** · 2003-05-20, 20:55

I've been using Budge brand from Wal-Mart. They come in 3 different grades/quality. They fit pretty good for $40 or less.

I also have a Coverlite brand that came with my Comet GT. It fits real well and I haven't been able to find another one. Does anyone know where to get this brand cover?

[I'm not trying to hide my cars under these covers...I've got a cat, too. If I had my way the cat would go]!

RudyD · 2003-05-20, 20:58

Just buy some boots instead, just because you cant get rid of the cat doesn't mean you cant leave some footprints of your own!

**Corbin Johnson** · 2003-05-20, 21:10

Good one Rudy!

Thanks for the info, Doug. I haven't seen any Coverlite covers so I can't be of help there, maybe someone else knows something.
-Corbin

Wes · 2003-05-20, 22:15

I got a cover at Auto Zone for about $100 and it doesn't scratch at all. I cannot remember the exact name but it breathes and doesn't trap moisture inside. It'll keep the paw prints off for sure. Personally, I'd get rid of the cat, myself.

**Mavaholic** · 2003-05-21, 04:27

Sometimes cats just dissapear.

**DAB** · 2003-05-21, 04:38

That thought has occurred to me to. The only thing is that in my household I would be a prime suspect!

Maverick Guy · 2003-05-21, 06:01

Just make sure you have a good alibi.

j/k

Maverick Man · 2003-05-21, 18:04

i would invest in a better car cover. trust me its worth it. my new car sites outside (well a 98 is new to me) and i have had 3 cheap covers for it and they are not worth it! the dew will go right tought them and the you'll have to clean the car off anyways. Also remember cheap covers don't keep out the ultraviolet light that kills your paint! Not to meantion that they rip easy!

i just bought a Covercraft with the NOAH cloth and all i have to say... it the best damn car cover i have had! Get a covercraft. If you love your car you should love it back!

tom mulloy · 2003-05-22, 07:32

I bought a cover from AutoKrafters, it works great.

After pulling the engine, scraping undercoating from the eng. compartment, and cleaning about 5,000 parts, there's a lot of dirt on the cover. I guess I can spread it out on the driveway and hose it off, but I'm wondering if someone has a better idea??

Thanks.

2003-05-20, 20:34	#1
Corbin Johnson Senior Member Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Sonoma County, California Posts: 3,495 Vehicle(s): 73 LDO, 72 Sprint, 72 Sprint, 70 Grabber. NORCAL MCCI STATE REP. iTrader: 25 (100%) Images: 6	Car Covers Hi all, I need to get a car cover because the cat keeps walking all over the car, and leaving muddy prints everywhere. It is driving me nuts, and I can't get rid of the cat, so a car cover it is. I have seen the ones on ebay, and was wondering if anyone had gotten one, and how they are. I don't need a really good one, so I am hoping some of you have some info the ones on ebay. Are they worth it? Thanks. -Corbin __________________ 70 Grabber - 351W/C4. Grabber Green, Black Stripes, Green/White Houndstooth Top. 72 Sprint - Factory 302/C4, PS. 72 Sprint - Factory 302/C4, PS, AC 73 LDO - Factory 302/C4, AC, PS. Converted to small bumper, grabber look-a-like. Tan LDO Bucket interior, British Racing Green.

2003-05-20, 20:55	#2
DAB MAVERICK/COMET ENTHUSIAST Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,304 Vehicle(s): '71 Comet GT V8, 1972 Maverick Grabber V8, 1972 Maverick Sprint V8, 1974 Maverick Drag-N-Fly V8, 1972 Maverick 4-door V8, 1977 Comet 4-door, Darryl's 1977 Maverick 2-door, & 4-Maverick parts cars. Also a 1969 T-Bird 429-V8 iTrader: 8 (100%) Images: 78	I've been using Budge brand from Wal-Mart. They come in 3 different grades/quality. They fit pretty good for $40 or less. I also have a Coverlite brand that came with my Comet GT. It fits real well and I haven't been able to find another one. Does anyone know where to get this brand cover? [I'm not trying to hide my cars under these covers...I've got a cat, too. If I had my way the cat would go]! __________________ . Doug Bauer TexasGrabber.com Texas State MCCI Representative Austin, TX Last edited by DAB; 2003-05-20 at 20:58.

2003-05-20, 21:10	#4
Corbin Johnson Senior Member Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Sonoma County, California Posts: 3,495 Vehicle(s): 73 LDO, 72 Sprint, 72 Sprint, 70 Grabber. NORCAL MCCI STATE REP. iTrader: 25 (100%) Images: 6	Good one Rudy! Thanks for the info, Doug. I haven't seen any Coverlite covers so I can't be of help there, maybe someone else knows something. -Corbin __________________ 70 Grabber - 351W/C4. Grabber Green, Black Stripes, Green/White Houndstooth Top. 72 Sprint - Factory 302/C4, PS. 72 Sprint - Factory 302/C4, PS, AC 73 LDO - Factory 302/C4, AC, PS. Converted to small bumper, grabber look-a-like. Tan LDO Bucket interior, British Racing Green.

2003-05-20, 22:15	#5
Wes Maverick Police Dept. Join Date: 2002-03-14 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 1,041 Vehicle(s): '76 Maverick Stallion '76 Maverick Metro Police K-9 iTrader: 0 (0%) Images: 1	I got a cover at Auto Zone for about $100 and it doesn't scratch at all. I cannot remember the exact name but it breathes and doesn't trap moisture inside. It'll keep the paw prints off for sure. Personally, I'd get rid of the cat, myself. __________________ '76 Maverick Stallion (for sale) '76 Maverick 4 door (police K9) '91 F-150 4x4 '97 Jeep Cherokee x2, '87 Gran Fury police fordexchange@aol.com www.fordexchange.net

2003-05-21, 04:27	#6
Mavaholic Growing older but not up! Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Crownsville, MD Posts: 14,628 Vehicle(s): Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 69.5 Mav convertible project, 57 Ranchwagon iTrader: 38 (100%) Images: 20	Sometimes cats just dissapear. __________________ "Todays racing technology has diminished the role of the driver way too much. Back in the days of 4 speeds, the driver had a lot more to do with the outcome of the race, and I can't imagine anything being more fun than that." Ronnie Sox

2003-05-20, 20:58	#3
RudyD Pretend Mechanic. Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Ft. Collins, Colorado Posts: 359 Vehicle(s): 1970 Maverick grabber clone. iTrader: 0 (0%)	Just buy some boots instead, just because you cant get rid of the cat doesn't mean you cant leave some footprints of your own!

2003-05-21, 04:38	#7
DAB MAVERICK/COMET ENTHUSIAST Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,304 Vehicle(s): '71 Comet GT V8, 1972 Maverick Grabber V8, 1972 Maverick Sprint V8, 1974 Maverick Drag-N-Fly V8, 1972 Maverick 4-door V8, 1977 Comet 4-door, Darryl's 1977 Maverick 2-door, & 4-Maverick parts cars. Also a 1969 T-Bird 429-V8 iTrader: 8 (100%) Images: 78	That thought has occurred to me to. The only thing is that in my household I would be a prime suspect! __________________ . Doug Bauer TexasGrabber.com Texas State MCCI Representative Austin, TX

2003-05-21, 06:01	#8
Maverick Guy Maverick Enthusiast Join Date: 2002-11-14 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,059 iTrader: 3 (100%)	Just make sure you have a good alibi. j/k __________________ 70 Maverick Grabber "The Turned On Twin"

2003-05-21, 18:04	#9
Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man Join Date: 2002-03-12 Location: California Posts: 3,461 Vehicle(s): Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P iTrader: 24 (100%) Images: 19	i would invest in a better car cover. trust me its worth it. my new car sites outside (well a 98 is new to me) and i have had 3 cheap covers for it and they are not worth it! the dew will go right tought them and the you'll have to clean the car off anyways. Also remember cheap covers don't keep out the ultraviolet light that kills your paint! Not to meantion that they rip easy! i just bought a Covercraft with the NOAH cloth and all i have to say... it the best damn car cover i have had! Get a covercraft. If you love your car you should love it back! __________________ home of the original Carbon Fiber cowl hood & Carbon Fiber Grabber Type Hoods! Sorry Cowls are local pick up only for now and Spoilers are Out Of Stock

2003-05-22, 07:32	#10
tom mulloy Senior Vice President Join Date: 2002-03-10 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 115 Vehicle(s): 1970 Grabber iTrader: 1 (100%)	how do you wash a car cover I bought a cover from AutoKrafters, it works great. After pulling the engine, scraping undercoating from the eng. compartment, and cleaning about 5,000 parts, there's a lot of dirt on the cover. I guess I can spread it out on the driveway and hose it off, but I'm wondering if someone has a better idea?? Thanks.

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