Car Cover

khtso · 06-27-2009, 11:37 PM

I'm looking to buy a car cover as I park my car outside my apartment building and I'm sick of seeing how dirty it can get overnight.

Do you guys suggest buying one from Nissan or is there even a Nissan branded car cover for the 370? I know there are other companies that make them, but I've seen pics of some with the "Z" logo on it. Can you buy these from the dealer?

GreenJalapeno · 06-28-2009, 12:04 AM

you can always get this! hahahahahhaha
Touchless Car Cover - compare to Griots, Noah, Wolf, California Car Covers

StLRedrider · 06-28-2009, 12:42 AM

Yes, you can buy them from the dealer. I ordered a indoor/outdoor for $200.00 from the dealer.z_acc_lg_vehicle_cover.jpg
Maybe it was $225.00, either way it was $25.00 above their cost. I have a garage, but with two slobbering a#% bloodhounds and lawncare equipment going in and out everyday i'm trying to minimize the dust and the chance of some other type of damage.

kenchan · 10-17-2009, 02:23 PM

you're going to swirl your finish each time the cover is on it if your car is not completely clean.

i'd say if your apartment has garages available to its tenants get one or just leave it be.

vipor · 11-10-2009, 03:03 PM

The problem with a cover is that it will actually trap particles under it and when the wind blows you stand a good chance to get scratches rather than the dirt just blowing off

vipor · 11-13-2009, 04:10 PM

there will still be wind and thereby debris flowing through the cover. typically car covers are designed for garaged cars. no wind or elements, just protection from dust and direct contact.

Green had the right idea with the "touchless" car cover. that would be the best of both worlds. protection from the sun and other direct contact, but not trapping the dust and other particles against the paint.

kenchan · 11-30-2009, 03:18 PM

when you say touchless are you referring to the bubble? if so you put moisture eaters inside the bubble to rid moisture.

the main purpose people use outdoor covers is protection from UV, dead leaves/sap, bird crap. not so much light scratches/swirls.

i use a dust cover on my G when hibernating inside my garage. main purpose is to prevent spiders and bugs from residing in the side mirrors and other nooks/crannies.

hahahaha. and not being exposed to salt dust/oily residue when the garage is open.

Ztoon · 11-30-2009, 03:59 PM

Nissans' cover seems the best fit, cut outs for mirrors, etc., even though it's actually designed for the 350, as evidenced by the antenna sleeve.
Waterproof, and stays on in the wind. Costs a bit more than the rest, though.

kenchan · 11-30-2009, 04:06 PM

yah, courtesynissan has dust covers specifically for the 370Z, i thinks. i might get one.

ChrisSlicks · 11-30-2009, 05:32 PM

Covercraft has custom fit covers for the Z as well, even get to specify if you have the sports package so you get a cutout for the wing.

I'm getting the indoor one C17117TF but they have good outdoor ones as well, but they cost a little more.

PapoZalsa · 07-02-2010, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexmadison

I would say that you car is more vulnerable without a cover than with one

It will call more attention too!

NickBaragona · 07-08-2011, 07:06 AM

I am about to buy a 40th, and have no garage. Should I buy a car cover?

NickBaragona · 07-08-2011, 09:03 PM

I would think the positives far outweigh the negatives right?

docaam · 07-09-2011, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenJalapeno

you can always get this! hahahahahhaha
Touchless Car Cover - compare to Griots, Noah, Wolf, California Car Covers

any idea about the pricing?

370zproject · 02-13-2014, 08:47 AM

Nissan 370Z Car Covers - Best 370Z Car Cover Reviews - Custom Covers for Nissan 370Z Cars - 2009 - 2014

Anyone used this I know I might get swirls but it beats hail damage and that what paint correction is for .... plus I keep a good wax coat on mine .... I have been hit by hail 3 times ... first time quarter... 500$ to fix .. second was pea size a few chips no dents .. 3rd time nickel .... no damage im about to move no garage

06-27-2009, 11:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
khtso Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 59 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	Car Cover I'm looking to buy a car cover as I park my car outside my apartment building and I'm sick of seeing how dirty it can get overnight. Do you guys suggest buying one from Nissan or is there even a Nissan branded car cover for the 370? I know there are other companies that make them, but I've seen pics of some with the "Z" logo on it. Can you buy these from the dealer?

06-28-2009, 12:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	Yes, you can buy them from the dealer. I ordered a indoor/outdoor for $200.00 from the dealer.z_acc_lg_vehicle_cover.jpg Maybe it was $225.00, either way it was $25.00 above their cost. I have a garage, but with two slobbering a#% bloodhounds and lawncare equipment going in and out everyday i'm trying to minimize the dust and the chance of some other type of damage. __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean Last edited by StLRedrider; 06-28-2009 at 01:10 AM.

11-10-2009, 03:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	The problem with a cover is that it will actually trap particles under it and when the wind blows you stand a good chance to get scratches rather than the dirt just blowing off __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

11-13-2009, 04:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	there will still be wind and thereby debris flowing through the cover. typically car covers are designed for garaged cars. no wind or elements, just protection from dust and direct contact. Green had the right idea with the "touchless" car cover. that would be the best of both worlds. protection from the sun and other direct contact, but not trapping the dust and other particles against the paint. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

07-08-2011, 09:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	I would think the positives far outweigh the negatives right? Last edited by NickBaragona; 07-08-2011 at 09:06 PM.

06-28-2009, 12:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
GreenJalapeno Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Canada Flintridge Posts: 355 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 291	you can always get this! hahahahahhaha Touchless Car Cover - compare to Griots, Noah, Wolf, California Car Covers

10-17-2009, 02:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you're going to swirl your finish each time the cover is on it if your car is not completely clean. i'd say if your apartment has garages available to its tenants get one or just leave it be.

11-30-2009, 03:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	when you say touchless are you referring to the bubble? if so you put moisture eaters inside the bubble to rid moisture. the main purpose people use outdoor covers is protection from UV, dead leaves/sap, bird crap. not so much light scratches/swirls. i use a dust cover on my G when hibernating inside my garage. main purpose is to prevent spiders and bugs from residing in the side mirrors and other nooks/crannies. hahahaha. and not being exposed to salt dust/oily residue when the garage is open.

11-30-2009, 03:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	Nissans' cover seems the best fit, cut outs for mirrors, etc., even though it's actually designed for the 350, as evidenced by the antenna sleeve. Waterproof, and stays on in the wind. Costs a bit more than the rest, though.

11-30-2009, 04:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, courtesynissan has dust covers specifically for the 370Z, i thinks. i might get one.

11-30-2009, 05:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Covercraft has custom fit covers for the Z as well, even get to specify if you have the sports package so you get a cutout for the wing. I'm getting the indoor one C17117TF but they have good outdoor ones as well, but they cost a little more.

07-08-2011, 07:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	I am about to buy a 40th, and have no garage. Should I buy a car cover?

02-13-2014, 08:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	Nissan 370Z Car Covers - Best 370Z Car Cover Reviews - Custom Covers for Nissan 370Z Cars - 2009 - 2014 Anyone used this I know I might get swirls but it beats hail damage and that what paint correction is for .... plus I keep a good wax coat on mine .... I have been hit by hail 3 times ... first time quarter... 500$ to fix .. second was pea size a few chips no dents .. 3rd time nickel .... no damage im about to move no garage __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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