What's the Best Car Cover for Your Z?

NoLaKrewe · 12-10-2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

for dd's, unless you're going to park for extended periods, you're better off with a nice coat of sealant and just keep reinforcing it using spray sealants when you wipe down your car after a wash.

folding dirty car covers is a royal pita.

Copy. Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it. I am trying to learn as this is my first sports car. I really care for it and want to protect it and I've only driven rock crawlers thus far. So the idea of car covers and protecting the paint are new to me. In going to have to Google what a spary sealent even is. I am trying to learn.

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

The only time that you are going to use a cover is when the paint is SPOTLESS. That means, right after you wash it. If you plan to drive it and then cover it up, you may as well just not cover it because covering a dirty or dusty car is worse than having a bird crap on it. That dust under the cover is like 4000 grit sand paper.

Thank you for the clarification.

kenchan · 12-10-2014, 11:26 AM

but if you cover it right after you wash it, your car will rust.

i speak from experience using 'breathable' reputable covers.

the only cover i use is for covering dust during hibernation... in a covered garage.

kenchan · 12-10-2014, 11:30 AM

oh, and to protect from my occasional clumsiness bumping my arse into my cars while i move something in the garage...

Junkman2008 · 12-10-2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

but if you cover it right after you wash it, your car will rust.

i speak from experience using 'breathable' reputable covers.

the only cover i use is for covering dust during hibernation... in a covered garage.

Well those of us in the know will DRY our cars thoroughly BEFORE we cover them. That's why the Air Force Master Blaster is such a sweet tool. Add to that, most cars are now made of materials that DON'T rust. These are not 64 Fords...

kenchan · 12-10-2014, 11:42 AM

im not trying to judge you junkman, you know your stuff.

im just saying car covers are a pita in general and i personally would NOT use it on a dd or any daily used hobby car.

kenchan · 12-10-2014, 11:44 AM

and i like to see someone stick their heads into the wheel wells each time to dry off their suspension bits completely.

arms do rust. my car's arms are not rusted at all... cause i dont get her dirty from the start.

kenchan · 12-10-2014, 11:47 AM

and i hate rusted rotors too.

Junkman2008 · 12-10-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

and i like to see someone stick their heads into the wheel wells each time to dry off their suspension bits completely.

arms do rust. my car's arms are not rusted at all... cause i dont get her dirty from the start.

You don't have to stick your head OR hands in there to get them fry, just BLOW on them.

jshare1 · 12-13-2014, 09:47 PM

Does anyone have a suggestion on a good super soft lined car cover. I will be deploying and will be storing my car in my dads steel garage while I am gone. Wouldn't be thinking cover but the car will be sitting 10+ months. I've seen a few covers but the lining doesn't look that soft. Water proof/ sun proof isn't really a worry since that side of the garage will be minimally opened.

Junkman2008 · 12-13-2014, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jshare1

Does anyone have a suggestion on a good super soft lined car cover. I will be deploying and will be storing my car in my dads steel garage while I am gone. Wouldn't be thinking cover but the car will be sitting 10+ months. I've seen a few covers but the lining doesn't look that soft. Water proof/ sun proof isn't really a worry since that side of the garage will be minimally opened.

Did you read the first post of this thread?

blackcherry20 · 12-14-2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I never thought to use the duster on the outside of the car cover. Excellent tip!

duh.

Junkman-full of common sense.
The rest of us are too excited about our cars to remember we have any I guess.

Junkman2008 · 12-14-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

duh.

Junkman-full of common sense.
The rest of us are too excited about our cars to remember we have any I guess.

I'm too poor to not think before I act. That's why I won't visit strip clubs and casinos. You walk in and they stamp a big "S" on your forehead by just looking at you.

blackcherry20 · 12-14-2014, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

I'm too poor to not think before I act. That's why I won't visit strip clubs and casinos. You walk in and they stamp a big "S" on your forehead by just looking at you.

my (poor) sense took leave of me ...when it comes to this car. Lol.

Your main message: use your noggin bro!!!!

jshare1 · 12-14-2014, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Did you read the first post of this thread?

I did but I guess I was looking for some feedback on members experiences with specific covers they have encountered
I personally when I shop for motherboards look for only boards with the appropriate socket that I need but I still will read the reviews from other customers just to get things from there point of view. Sorry for asking for another person's insight

cigarclifford · 12-14-2014, 10:56 AM

My OEM Nismo car cover works perfect.......

My paint is 5 Years Old and looks like day ONE............

When its not in motion its under cover...........

Ho Ho Ho....Clifford

12-13-2014, 09:47 PM	#24 (permalink)
jshare1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hanover, MD Posts: 283 Drives: 14' 370Z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 15	Does anyone have a suggestion on a good super soft lined car cover. I will be deploying and will be storing my car in my dads steel garage while I am gone. Wouldn't be thinking cover but the car will be sitting 10+ months. I've seen a few covers but the lining doesn't look that soft. Water proof/ sun proof isn't really a worry since that side of the garage will be minimally opened. __________________ "only acceptable trades are turtles or beer"

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cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	My OEM Nismo car cover works perfect....... My paint is 5 Years Old and looks like day ONE............ When its not in motion its under cover........... Ho Ho Ho....Clifford axmea? likes this. __________________ -Clifford

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	but if you cover it right after you wash it, your car will rust. i speak from experience using 'breathable' reputable covers. the only cover i use is for covering dust during hibernation... in a covered garage.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	oh, and to protect from my occasional clumsiness bumping my arse into my cars while i move something in the garage...

12-10-2014, 11:42 AM	#20 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	im not trying to judge you junkman, you know your stuff. im just saying car covers are a pita in general and i personally would NOT use it on a dd or any daily used hobby car.

12-10-2014, 11:44 AM	#21 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	and i like to see someone stick their heads into the wheel wells each time to dry off their suspension bits completely. arms do rust. my car's arms are not rusted at all... cause i dont get her dirty from the start.

12-10-2014, 11:47 AM	#22 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	and i hate rusted rotors too.