I have a generic car cover and it fits the Fiero and covers it just fine, but it is a bit sagging and the ends drags on the ground. That isn't such a bad thing.
But I've seen other car covers that are stretched and fitted. It looks really good. Is there one that anyone has found that fits the Fiero well?
Cover craft makes a great cover in a number of various fabrics to meet your needs and budget.
I had the East coast regional manager from them in at Work and showed him a photo of my car and old cover. I asked if they could make one tat would fit my Indy scoop and after market air dam as it stuck out from the cover.
He had me speak to one of their designers and we exchanged photos and measurements. Three weeks later in the mail I got the cover and it fits like a wet suit.
They did not charge me more for the additions.
But if you have a stock body the off the shelf fits perfect.
I have purchased 4 of the Cover Craft HD Covers. They are used for cars that live outside. I purchased one for my 88 GT and it fits perfectly, and comes with a 4 year warranty. The HD can be washed at home if you have a front load machine. One of my covers had the thread coming apart, I shipped it back to them and in a week or so, thy sent me a new cover. Also get the Wind Guard (ties) if you are going to keep the car outdoors.
My 18 car collection are all covered with $20.00 - $25.00 Budge car covers from WalMart. If your car is in a garage the only reason for a car cover is to keep dust off. Don't over-think the simple things. It's not rocket science, it's just a dust cover.
hyperv6 -- Agree. The Evolution 4 is a superb car cover. My wife worked for Kimberly-Clark and though I don't have one, I have seen and felt them and they just have a superior feel to them. They were just too expensive for our pocketbook.
I went with a weathershield by cover craft. It is very light weight and easy to store. It is very form fitting too.
The key is to read through the covers and buy the one that meets your needs. Is it for out fours or indoors or even a mix of both.
Do you pile stuff on the car if so a Noah or one of the other pleated covers would fit your needs fetter.
You can buy a cheap generic cover but not all protect the paint well as they fit lose and can damage paint outside or even trap moisture. If you find one that works great but buyer beware.
I recommend at least get one with mirror pockets as it helps the fit and it Helps with putting it on if the car is waxed and you are alone. The Fiero is notorious for the covers sliding off the nose. I hook the mirrors and them spread the cover out.
I am very careful with my covers. I am on my third one in 35 years. I want dirt protection and one that will not mar the paint as I have a black Fiero with the paint being spotless and half of it is still original paint. I won a best paint award last year at a Pontiac show vs a lot of cars with some very expensive paint. So I am particular.
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Like your form-fitting cover, when I looked at the Evolution 4, it was custom fit for the Fiero. A different cover for the Notchback or Fastback. Could be ordered for wing or wing delete on either body.
Something that is a problem with many covers is that when used outdoors, find dust particles will get through or underneath. In wind, the cover can chafe the paint. I like the Tyvek covers, for economy and because the underside has a soft finish. They aren't form-fitting even though they are sized for the Fiero and dirt and dust can get undrneath. I've had 3 or 4 over the years and with each, I found that upon repeated removal and folding, they do begin to get cracks where they're folded. They do a pretty good job of keeping out the water until that time.
With any car cover you will need to remove the antenna and leave it off or mark the location of the mount with the cover installed. Then you can make a hole and install a rubber grommet to fit around the antenna mast. I used a soldering iron and burned a hole in one of my early Tyvek covers. The Tyvek melts, therefore sealing the edges of the hole so it doesn't rip. Tyvek is highly tear-resistant, but not tear-proof.
I have a California car cover on my 88 coupe. It's custom fit with mirror pockets and spoiler design. Came with tote bag, small rope to tie underneath , security cable and lock. Car sits under a car port and rarely gets wet.
Most custom fits all fit the same if ordered correctly.
Though my last cover while it fits normal on yer nose and tail does go all the way to the floor on the side. It covers the tires and let’s no air under the sides. It does not touch but it is all the way down. It is perfect for in the garage.
Note too some of the new materials are much lighter and thinner than the Evolution fabric. It is as strong and durable but folds much smaller and you can more easily was the, at home if needed. Just something to consider.
Evolution fabric is still good stuff just the new stuff is easier to work with.
My 18 car collection are all covered with $20.00 - $25.00 Budge car covers from WalMart. If your car is in a garage the only reason for a car cover is to keep dust off. Don't over-think the simple things. It's not rocket science, it's just a dust cover.
Is there a size cover you would recommend that you found to be a nice fit? Thanks in advance.
