I am looking for a good durable year-round car cover for a Crossfire coupe. Any suggestions for a good brand and size fit?
Thanks,
John

 

I had the original Crossfire car cover from Chrysler, but it did not last very long as it was just a canvas material and meant more for use inside your garage. I subsequently purchased one by Covercraft and I love it. It fits like a glove, is highly water resistant and blocks all UV rays: Covercraft Direct Custom Covers. They do have separate covers for the coupe vs. roadster so be sure to check the product description. You may find them elsewhere at Summit Racing, but I believe the price is the same. I'm sure there are other brands available and if it is garage kept you would not need water repellency or UV protection.

 

I second the covercraft cover. I have one for the Crossfire and one for my 2000 Ford F250 truck. They fit well and protect well.

 

I believe I got mine at carcovers.com, it's a 5 layer cover, fleeced lined that seemed to be designed for my Crossfire, fits beautifully and I honestly love it. I believe I paid $149 or so for it.

However, BIG WARNING, due most Crossfires with original paint being very old already, the clear coat has many tiny cracks on the surface and are prone to cloudy white staining on the clear coat if any waters gets stuck between the cover and paint for a length of time.

All car covers will allow a certain amount of water to get past the material in rain. Whatever you do, never leave the car cover on after it rains, make sure to remove it so the water is allowed to evaporate away.

If not, you will get some white cloudy spots into the clear coat. If light enough, they can be buffed out, but deeper ones cannot. You will need to respray that panel if that is the case. I highly recommend you only use your car cover during the summer if out in the open, of under a carport in raining weather.

 

Stored in a garage over winter months, with a cover on, there can still be moisture accumulating between the vehicle and the cover. Good to take off the cover periodically to allow fresh air to circulate around / through the vehicle.

I found this out with my motorcycle, covered in the garage most of the wet winter months. Can start to cause corrosion if not checked. Dependant on your climate.