Superweave California Car Cover Available for a SONG + shipping

Guns-n-hoses · 07-06-2008, 07:01 PM

It’s a frustrating story, but not too long. Soon after getting my Sky I drove it to work. On this particular day I was working at a fire station other than my own. This station has a shop associated with it. I parked in the lot and covered my Sky with my new California Car Cover.

Moments later a VERY LARGE flatbed tractor trailer arrived to haul one of our large ladder trucks. While carefully backing the trailer, the operator misjudged his front bumper that surgically slid down the driver’s side quarter panel of my covered Sky. The panel was slightly marred and the cover was neatly sliced. With a mere 1,700 miles on the car it was already headed to the body shop.

After apologizing profusely, the trucking company took care of everything without a hassle, including purchasing a new cover.

I have the damaged cover and it seems a shame to just throw it away.

To repair the cover you can:
• Send it to California Car Cover and have one panel replaced
• Sew up the slice with a zig-zag stitch using soft cotton thread
• Patch the slice with iron-on fabric tape on the outside of the cover

I believe the cover will fit in one of the new USPS Priority Mail flat-rate boxes. Shipping would be $12.95. If the cover will work for you, I request that you rip an .mp3 CD of some of your favorite songs that I can play on the radio in my Sky (thanks JohnD for the idea) and cover the shipping cost.

Here are a few pictures of the cover, including the damage. You can learn more about the cover on the California Car Cover web site, Cal Cover, Inc.. This cover is made from their Superweave fabric. Retail for a new cover is over $300.00.

Mirage · 07-06-2008, 07:32 PM

I would love to take the car cover off your hands! Send me info on how to pay you.

Thanks!
Mirage

**EndiSky** · 07-07-2008, 12:04 AM

These are GREAT car covers, now if only I would put mine on more often!

p.s. I'm surprised that front plate of yours doesnt cut through the car cover with how sharp it looks!

Guns-n-hoses · 07-07-2008, 01:34 AM

Good eye. The front plate is usually tucked under the vehicle. I am using a Dave's Corvettes front plate mount. The edges are kind of protected by the carrier, but again, the mount allowes the front plate to be slid below the front valance.

Mirage, I'll PM you about details.

Mirage · 07-20-2008, 06:12 PM

She's all mended up and lookin' good! Thanks so much, GunsNHoses! This is awesome!

BSRL · 07-20-2008, 08:29 PM

Great deal on the car cover and great sew job. Looks like everyone is happy!

07-06-2008, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Guns-n-hoses Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Gatos, California Posts: 23 My Photos: (0)	Superweave California Car Cover Available for a SONG + shipping It’s a frustrating story, but not too long. Soon after getting my Sky I drove it to work. On this particular day I was working at a fire station other than my own. This station has a shop associated with it. I parked in the lot and covered my Sky with my new California Car Cover. Moments later a VERY LARGE flatbed tractor trailer arrived to haul one of our large ladder trucks. While carefully backing the trailer, the operator misjudged his front bumper that surgically slid down the driver’s side quarter panel of my covered Sky. The panel was slightly marred and the cover was neatly sliced. With a mere 1,700 miles on the car it was already headed to the body shop. After apologizing profusely, the trucking company took care of everything without a hassle, including purchasing a new cover. I have the damaged cover and it seems a shame to just throw it away. To repair the cover you can: • Send it to California Car Cover and have one panel replaced • Sew up the slice with a zig-zag stitch using soft cotton thread • Patch the slice with iron-on fabric tape on the outside of the cover I believe the cover will fit in one of the new USPS Priority Mail flat-rate boxes. Shipping would be $12.95. If the cover will work for you, I request that you rip an .mp3 CD of some of your favorite songs that I can play on the radio in my Sky (thanks JohnD for the idea) and cover the shipping cost. Here are a few pictures of the cover, including the damage. You can learn more about the cover on the California Car Cover web site, Cal Cover, Inc.. This cover is made from their Superweave fabric. Retail for a new cover is over $300.00. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Delivered 6/29/07 Produced 5/30/07 Vin # 140806 Deposit 2/26/07 Other rides: 1998 GMC Suburban K2500 1967 Chevelle 4 door hardtop, LT4 6 speed 2006 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 2007 KME Rescue Pumper

07-07-2008, 01:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Guns-n-hoses Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Gatos, California Posts: 23 My Photos: (0)	To: Mirage, PM 4 Dtails. To: EndiSky, front plate Good eye. The front plate is usually tucked under the vehicle. I am using a Dave's Corvettes front plate mount. The edges are kind of protected by the carrier, but again, the mount allowes the front plate to be slid below the front valance. Mirage, I'll PM you about details. __________________ Delivered 6/29/07 Produced 5/30/07 Vin # 140806 Deposit 2/26/07 Other rides: 1998 GMC Suburban K2500 1967 Chevelle 4 door hardtop, LT4 6 speed 2006 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 2007 KME Rescue Pumper

07-20-2008, 06:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mirage Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4 My Photos: (0)	She's all mended up and lookin' good! Thanks so much, GunsNHoses! This is awesome! Attached Thumbnails

07-20-2008, 08:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
BSRL Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 755 My Photos: (2)	Great deal on the car cover and great sew job. Looks like everyone is happy! __________________ My Car Domain Page: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3051777

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07-06-2008, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mirage Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4 My Photos: (0)	I would love to take the car cover off your hands! Send me info on how to pay you. Thanks! Mirage

07-07-2008, 12:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
EndiSky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 513 My Photos: (0)	These are GREAT car covers, now if only I would put mine on more often! p.s. I'm surprised that front plate of yours doesnt cut through the car cover with how sharp it looks!

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