bagwell

I like the custom fit....they stay on the car MUCH better than universal ones.

Tammy

I've used a California Car Cover for years. Very satisified with the product and service before and after the sale. Their web site is www.calcarcover.com Catalogs are free.
The cover fits around the mirrors and under the front and rear bumpers with elastic, so it lays nice without excessive wrinkles..
I have a custom fit "NOAH" material cover for my RX300. I live in the sunbelt with intermittant rain. The material is an outdoor/indoor with a soft underlayer and it's lightweight to work with. Great UV protection along with rain repellant. The cost was $199.
The material failed and split at the peak of the windshield after a couple of years. As the cover is warrantied for four years, I received a replacement cover in a few days. They're assembled in Oklahoma and shipped from there. Instructions are provided for removing and installing the cover, without it dragging on the ground. You may option for locking cable and pad eyes installed to run the cable without damaging the paint. Works good when in a public garage.
Lastly, I don't need to wash the RX nearly as often, just dust it from time ot time. Consequently, the wax lasts much longer and the interior looks and feels new.

bagwell

I'm worried about these Noah and Evolution materials deteriorating and leaving their dust on the car...(had this happen to an Evolution cover after 2 years). You said yours failed and finally ripped....was it leaving a lot of dust on the car? I mean....my experience was...back when they didn't offer warranties....I washed my Evo cover thoroughly thinking it was dusty/dirty...I let it dry out and then put it on a clean car and it would leave a fine powder/dust on the "clean" car.....it was the material actually breaking down into a fine power or dust NOT dirt fromt he outside....I called Kimberly Clark (the maker), and they said Yes, its breaking down because of the heat/humidity...sorry your outta luck.

I wonder if the new covers still break down like this? I'm thinking of going with a TYVEK cover but scared about it being TOO lightweight and blowing off the vehicle (even if its custom fit). The white color is great to reflect the heat/rays, etc.

mtnduc

One thing to remember when using a car cover outdoors is that any dust/dirt particles etc... caught under the cover will be trapped between the cover and your car. When the wind blows this acts just like sandpaper and will wear your paint off at the main contact points -- bumpers, hood & trunk edges, roof edges, etc... Don't ask how I know.
I used to have a nice Beverly Hills Motoring Accesories, BHMA, indoor cover on my Black Jag show car with a flannel lining. I'd wash the car put on the cover and it looked great whenever I wanted to go for a drive. Then after the drive I'd use a California Car Duster and cover it back up for the next drive. Worked great for years. I still sorta miss that car.

Try these guys:
http://www.beverlyhillsmotorsport.com/
Looks like BHMA is now doing business as the link above. I think the retail location is the same.

bagwell

Thanks for the help Dave.

what do you guys think of TYVEK for an outdoor cover? yeh yeh I know, the envelope material....but its super soft after its been crumpled up and is very liteweight...and of course as I said above...its white, so it reflects most of the heat/rays.

diablo1

I've heard good things about the Evolution 4 cover and that's what I ordered. Extreme heat/humidity is not as much of a problem up here, so hopefully I won't have that problem. I park indoors, and really I just need something to protect the car from drips from the roof, accidental scratching from other cars, etc.

I ordered from www.autoanything.com. Was about to order the OEM cover, but I got this one for half the price, now that third parties finally have the pattern for the new IS.

Lem144

This is a great thread. Im going to buy a car cover when my IS arrives and I just assumed the Lexus one was best. Now I'm not so sure.

bagwell

ask if they can throw in the Lexus car cover for you when you take delivery!

I had a great salesman...I just forgot to ask him about a car cover

Lem144

I would but I'm already getting for 3% over invoice. I dont think I'll get much more. =)

poin1

We are about to receive our IS 250. We do not have a garage and live in St. Louis. I am worried about hail, inclement weather, and crazy neighbors. I would appreciate suggestions on a car cover. I have noticed a lot of them say the car must be pristine, clean to prevent scratches. Realistically, I need a cover that I can pull on if a hail storm is coming even if there is some dirt on it. Any suggestions? Things I am thinking about include: no scratching, ease of putting it on, and that is all I can think of. Thanks to anyone who has a suggestion in advance. Nini

RshaoKh

Iono how people are over there but at UCI, cars with car covers are usually targeted first... That is college students tend to pull off the car covers and play around or whatever. You could always try putting towels over your car and then putting the car cover on if you're worried about scratches.

mtnduc

Any car cover used outdoors will eventually scratch/wear the paint. It isn't asmuch as the cover laying on the car but when the wind blows it rubs on all of the edges and sands down your paint.

DaveGS4

iTrader: (2)

Couple of prior threads on this exact topic that may be helpful to you
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=200393
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=195750

bagwell

autoanything.com

evolution 4 $163....nice thick cover...the beige color is very light which reflects the sun's rays.

I had it on today in Houston where it was about 82 degrees and very windy....no flapping around, stayed on perfect.

Lem144

I will need one too. May even need to park it on the street. UGH.