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Hi guys, I’m going to start doing a new post-grad course for work so will have less time to drive my cars so will have to give them a good service/clean then store away in the garage for a while. I have never owned a car cover but thought I’d take this opportunity to get nice custom GTR ones like the below photos but it seems only R35 GTR ones are available?

Does anyone know where to order them from, prices and do they last?

Cheers!

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Edited by Robocop2310
5 hours ago, Leroy Peterson said:

People do custom covers... But you gotta measure it yourself. Havent seen any 33GTR specific covers.

Do you have any reputable custom cover makers in mind? 

Cheers

On 10/24/2018 at 9:46 PM, Robocop2310 said:

Do you have any reputable custom cover makers in mind? 

Cheers

Thats where i got mine from, decent quality

https://www.coverworld.com.au/car-covers/custom-car-cover.html

i dont always use it because detailers tell people not to use covers at all... for indoor storage with no wind i got recommended covercraft

https://www.covercraft-pacificshop.com/

3 hours ago, Leroy Peterson said:

Thats where i got mine from, decent quality

https://www.coverworld.com.au/car-covers/custom-car-cover.html

i dont always use it because detailers tell people not to use covers at all... for indoor storage with no wind i got recommended covercraft

https://www.covercraft-pacificshop.com/

Thanks mate.

Why don’t detailers suggeset covers?

Because they claim it leaves scratches, no matter the quality or material. Mainly because dirt and debris often cling to the inside and scratches paint when removing/applying. My paint is far from perfect so I don't really notice it or put on the cover too often anyway.

Sheets could do, if you can bothered to sow and cut them to shape, otherwise: edges would touch the ground and get dirty, need to remove/apply multiple sheets, get blown off with wind.

2 hours ago, Leroy Peterson said:

Because they claim it leaves scratches, no matter the quality or material. Mainly because dirt and debris often cling to the inside and scratches paint when removing/applying. My paint is far from perfect so I don't really notice it or put on the cover too often anyway.

Sheets could do, if you can bothered to sow and cut them to shape, otherwise: edges would touch the ground and get dirty, need to remove/apply multiple sheets, get blown off with wind.

Thanks mate.

Interesting concept. I guess if the cover itself is dirty or has dirt and rock particles stuck to it, this could in turn attach the car.

Appreciate tre info.

4 hours ago, GTSBoy said:

For indoor storage some old sheets are all that's required.  As if spending money on custom car covers.  Set fire to a pile of $20 notes.

Fair enough. Thanks mate. 

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