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Where To Buy A Tailored Or Custom Car Cover In Sydney

Beer Baron

By Beer Baron,
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Beer Baron Grand Master

Beer Baron

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Hi guys,

I need to get a tailored or custom car cover for the GTR. I want one preferably cotton or with a flannel inner to protect the new paint from dust and shit whilst it's garaged. Doesn't have to be water proof but it may as well be.

Anyone know of a place in sydney? and any experience with them, or prices?

thanks.

N1GTR Grand Master

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use some of that spray on latex you have in your bedroom

Hahahaha

Richard, i saw one at Supercheap for $25 or so that fits my GTR well, but its not water proof

I know its not ideal, but ive got a heap of fabric ready to stich onto it so the underside is very good for the paint - may look like shit but it will work

I had a look for a cover exactly like you suggested but couldnt get anything that i liked

Hope that helps

gtr fan Experienced

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I'm using an Autotechnica one from K MART (think it usually goes for about $130). I just use it in the garage but it would be great outside also as it is very thick plastic / pvc and is then lined with some type of material similar to flanellette. Covers the whole car to the ground.

Beer Baron Grand Master

Beer Baron

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use some of that spray on latex you have in your bedroom

you used it all on your right hand last time you were over here you sick puppy.

steve, that could be promising.

2rismo, any contact details for them?

N1GTR Grand Master

N1GTR

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you used it all on your right hand last time you were over here you sick puppy.

steve, that could be promising.

2rismo, any contact details for them?

Hahaha

You guys crack me up

Yeah, its not the most glamourous but works - and thats what is most important

Best part, the price!

Beer Baron Grand Master

Beer Baron

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it's ok. i googled that shit.

Peny Australia Pty Ltd, Peny International Ltd, Covercraft Pacific

Unit 6, 45 Powers Rd, Seven Hills NSW 2147 Australia

PO BOX 519, Winston Hills NSW 2153

Ph: (61) 02 9686 1800 Fax: (61) 02 96205833

[email protected]

I will give them a call.

GoldZilla Grand Master

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Years age we were looking for a place to buy a cover for the old man's Audi, which only gets used around once or twice a fortnight, we ended up using a few old flanelette fitted bedsheets sewn together, which works a treat. The car is always indoors, so we don't have to worry about wet weather protection anyway.

And now I find out that this place is LITERALLY around the corner from us... Might have to go and check it out.

N1GTR Grand Master

N1GTR

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Years age we were looking for a place to buy a cover for the old man's Audi, which only gets used around once or twice a fortnight, we ended up using a few old flanelette fitted bedsheets sewn together, which works a treat. The car is always indoors, so we don't have to worry about wet weather protection anyway.

And now I find out that this place is LITERALLY around the corner from us... Might have to go and check it out.

The same place Richard is talking about? Small world!

wilch Grand Master

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I'm using an Autotechnica one from K MART (think it usually goes for about $130). I just use it in the garage but it would be great outside also as it is very thick plastic / pvc and is then lined with some type of material similar to flanellette. Covers the whole car to the ground.

I have one of these and I think it's great. Anyone that knows me knows how anal I am about paint and scratches too.

I bought it when I had an integra (so it's the small version, doesn't fit the 'line.. doh!).

It has a soft lining on the inside, is waterproof, and has breather holes with "flaps" to stop the rain from getting in, and stop condensation underneath the cover.

Car covers are a pain though. Do not EVER put a car cover on a car that has a warm engine... anyway, I'm sure bb knows that.

The Autotechnica covers are also available at Repco.

Beer Baron Grand Master

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thanks wil, i will check those out. I am pretty set on a tailored one though, I just want it to fit perfectly. but i'll have a look anyway.

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