Best All Around Car Cover..... Advice Needed

Spartan 1771 · 11-27-2009, 09:44 PM

Unfortunately I’m not one of the lucky owners who has a garage. It’s sad to say, but my Z will have to endure the elements all year around. On a good note, she isn’t my everyday driver, so I plan to keep her under a cover when she isn’t being used, which will be much of the winter. I’ve never used a car cover before, so this is all new to me. There seems to be a wide variety of them on the market. Does anyone have any suggestions on which one I should purchase?

I live in Maryland, just outside of Annapolis. Our winters aren’t terrible, but the temperature does go below freezing and we do get snow from time to time.

Any and all help will be most appreciated.

Modshack · 11-27-2009, 11:47 PM

Most covers are similar in construction and cut off the same computer programs (if you get a custom cover). I;m a fan of the Noah fabric which is available from several manufacturers like: California Car Cover Company - Find a Cover

kenchan · 11-28-2009, 12:29 PM

if your car is stored outside make sure you get one that's labeled for outside use.

if you get an indoor cover they will leak water as it allows the car to breathe while in
the garage to prevent mold and rust.

Spartan 1771 · 11-28-2009, 04:58 PM

Modshack: Thanks for the direction.

kenchan · 11-28-2009, 06:52 PM

Most of the places sell the same ones but if you can't find what you want also check out:

But remember, get the outdoor one, not the indoor covers. You'll thank me later.

autosportcatalog.com
Car Care, Detail Supplies, Garage Organization, Car Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789

Spartan 1771 · 12-03-2009, 04:46 PM

Just ordered the Technalon Car Cover by Covercraft. Hopefully it will suit my needs.

kenchan · 12-03-2009, 05:10 PM

yah, i need to order up a dustcover for my z too...

LETSGOEERS06 · 12-04-2009, 01:47 PM

I had one for my 03 eclipse from Covercraft 360 or something it worked well rain snow everthing.

Apache_Driver · 12-05-2009, 12:32 PM

I just ordered the Superweave car cover from California Car Cover Company. While I expect my car to spend most of it's life in a garage, having a good car cover is key in many situations. The Superweave is apparenly one of the better outdoor covers out there, repelling water, contaminants, acid rain, etc, while being safe on your paint considering you keep it clean before putting the cover on. I recommend using at least a duster after every drive before putting your cover on. I also use Speed Shine (Griots Garage) after dusting to make sure everything is off the paint before putting the cover on. Speed Shine is a heck of a product if you keep your paint waxed. Couldn't recommend it enough to use under a good car cover.

Cheers

kenchan · 12-05-2009, 12:59 PM

i use SpeedShine for my hobby cars but for cars that are daily driven, Prima Slick is imho much slicker and easier to get the contaminants off. it also dries to this teflon kinda slick finish. it's polymer based.

i use it mostly on my hobby car's wheels.

i buy by the gallon.

www.detailersparadise.com

Apache_Driver · 12-05-2009, 02:00 PM

Never heard of Prima Slick... will check it out. Thanks for the input once again.

Cheers

Modshack · 12-05-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apache_Driver

Never heard of Prima Slick... will check it out. Thanks for the input once again.

Cheers

Proprietary stuff developed by Detailers Paradise. I buy it by the Gallon!. Nick and Heather are nice folks, and well respected on many of the enthusiast forums...

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370Zsteve · 12-05-2009, 05:44 PM

Wow, what a great site. TYVM Modshack

http://stores.detailersparadise.com/StoreFront.bok

kenchan · 12-05-2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Proprietary stuff developed by Detailers Paradise. I buy it by the Gallon!. Nick and Heather are nice folks, and well respected on many of the enthusiast forums...

Detailers Paradise Home Page

Hey do I know you from NAM??

PapoZalsa · 12-05-2009, 08:28 PM

Yeap, I need to get me a good car cover. Sounds like a XMas gift from the old lady.

11-27-2009, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	Best All Around Car Cover..... Advice Needed Unfortunately I’m not one of the lucky owners who has a garage. It’s sad to say, but my Z will have to endure the elements all year around. On a good note, she isn’t my everyday driver, so I plan to keep her under a cover when she isn’t being used, which will be much of the winter. I’ve never used a car cover before, so this is all new to me. There seems to be a wide variety of them on the market. Does anyone have any suggestions on which one I should purchase? I live in Maryland, just outside of Annapolis. Our winters aren’t terrible, but the temperature does go below freezing and we do get snow from time to time. Any and all help will be most appreciated. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

11-27-2009, 11:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Most covers are similar in construction and cut off the same computer programs (if you get a custom cover). I;m a fan of the Noah fabric which is available from several manufacturers like: California Car Cover Company - Find a Cover __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 11-27-2009 at 11:50 PM.

11-28-2009, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	Modshack: Thanks for the direction. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

11-28-2009, 06:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Most of the places sell the same ones but if you can't find what you want also check out: But remember, get the outdoor one, not the indoor covers. You'll thank me later. autosportcatalog.com Car Care, Detail Supplies, Garage Organization, Car Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789 Last edited by kenchan; 11-28-2009 at 06:57 PM. Reason: Fixed the link

12-03-2009, 04:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	Just ordered the Technalon Car Cover by Covercraft. Hopefully it will suit my needs. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

11-28-2009, 12:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	if your car is stored outside make sure you get one that's labeled for outside use. if you get an indoor cover they will leak water as it allows the car to breathe while in the garage to prevent mold and rust.

12-03-2009, 05:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, i need to order up a dustcover for my z too...

12-04-2009, 01:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
LETSGOEERS06 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Morgantown,WV Age: 40 Posts: 116 Drives: 06 Jeep GC Overland Rep Power: 16	I had one for my 03 eclipse from Covercraft 360 or something it worked well rain snow everthing. __________________ 2006 Grand Cherokee Overland Whats the worst thing about loosing to a 5000lb SUV Having to tell your friends what just handed you your a$$ - SRT8

12-05-2009, 12:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
Apache_Driver Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DC Posts: 15 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	I just ordered the Superweave car cover from California Car Cover Company. While I expect my car to spend most of it's life in a garage, having a good car cover is key in many situations. The Superweave is apparenly one of the better outdoor covers out there, repelling water, contaminants, acid rain, etc, while being safe on your paint considering you keep it clean before putting the cover on. I recommend using at least a duster after every drive before putting your cover on. I also use Speed Shine (Griots Garage) after dusting to make sure everything is off the paint before putting the cover on. Speed Shine is a heck of a product if you keep your paint waxed. Couldn't recommend it enough to use under a good car cover. Cheers

12-05-2009, 12:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i use SpeedShine for my hobby cars but for cars that are daily driven, Prima Slick is imho much slicker and easier to get the contaminants off. it also dries to this teflon kinda slick finish. it's polymer based. i use it mostly on my hobby car's wheels. i buy by the gallon. www.detailersparadise.com

12-05-2009, 02:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Apache_Driver Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DC Posts: 15 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Never heard of Prima Slick... will check it out. Thanks for the input once again. Cheers

12-05-2009, 05:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Wow, what a great site. TYVM Modshack http://stores.detailersparadise.com/StoreFront.bok __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS. Last edited by 370Zsteve; 12-05-2009 at 05:51 PM.

12-05-2009, 08:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Yeap, I need to get me a good car cover. Sounds like a XMas gift from the old lady. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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