OK, I give up...live with the salt/air/moisture/sand blowing, wash urcar everyday,,God forgive u get scratches from the car cover..good luck..

 

+1 Welcome to the 6 Zuma! Did you end up finalizing the deal yet?

 

Not yet. Both me & the seller have been out of town but it should be soon. The deal is there, just need to complete it!

 

I would take drastic actions to seal your carport if your intent on parking a car that close to the ocean. Up here in Daytona, exposed cars beachside only last 2-3 years before components start showing signs of rust. If you can't seal the carport, I would take any risk associated with a car cover and use it like a crackpipe habit. It's not the paint you should worry about, it's the salt/sand getting into all the cracks and crevices. Is there a nearby garage you can rent? Good luck ! John.

 

After watching a recent TV Documentary, I would be more worried about a sink hole opening under your car than the salt/wind/sand etc in Florida (the sink hole capital of the world).. And I am not joking.