outdoor car cover

edub370 · 08-18-2011, 04:27 PM

i recently moved into an apartment complex with a car port. it is closed in the back, but open in the front. I would like to get a car cover that is for outdoor use, just to completely protect my baby. Now i kno many people say that outdoor covers will scratch your paint. however i believe my car is enough out of the wind that storms shouldnt be a huge issue. also, i believe a nice, well made, snug fitting cover can also prevent this.

I basically jsut want to see what a lot of z people are going with for an outdoor cover. any pics or tips are greatly appreciated!

kenchan · 08-18-2011, 04:31 PM

it's actually the grit that's on your car that causes the scuffs. even the nicest covers will scuff your paint via the grit unless your paint is 100% clean....which is hard to do if dd and outdoors.

cossie1600 · 08-18-2011, 05:04 PM

Plus a cover at an apartment is just asking for attention

TreeSemdyZee · 08-18-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Plus a cover at an apartment is just asking for attention

^ This.

Terrace · 08-18-2011, 06:48 PM

I'm very happy with my Covercraft model# C17117PG for my 370Z
Sports Coupe.

11Thumper · 08-18-2011, 06:59 PM

Just keep it washed and waxed. No need to worry so much it's not a Lambo or anything.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-19-2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Just keep it washed and waxed. No need to worry so much it's not a Lambo or anything.

So LAMBOS are the only car worth taking care of??

mantella87 · 08-19-2011, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Just keep it washed and waxed. No need to worry so much it's not a Lambo or anything.

Horrible mentality towards vehicle care. It's a "Lambo" to me.

gurneyeagle · 08-19-2011, 07:10 AM

I'll dodge the "Lambo" debate and focus on root cause here.

Ask yourself, "What is the risk?".

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong (it won't be the first time), but aren't the real risks for a car when parked at home exposure to the elements; i.e. wind, hail, rain, snow, and sun. If you are parked under carport, you pretty much have that risk mitigated.

By using a cover, is the incremental protection worth the probable scratches, and possible retribution by some loser - vandalism or stolen cover?

Obviously, we are all passionate about our cars and want to do everything we can to protect them. In this case, I think you are asking for more trouble than it's worth.

edub370 · 08-19-2011, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Just keep it washed and waxed. No need to worry so much it's not a Lambo or anything.

NickBaragona · 08-18-2011, 08:03 PM

I just put my car cover on for the first time yesterday. I did not clean it before hand..am I asking for trouble? I figure either way, it's better than it being exposed to the elements all day long.

edub370 · 08-18-2011, 09:33 PM

this is not my dd and stays VERY clean. i have heard good things about covercraft. as for attention, there are a couple cars around here with covers on them and i dont think they have been messed with.

gr8-wrx · 08-18-2011, 09:42 PM

I had a nice cover before years ago when I lived in a very small complex (4 units). Was kind of the same situation where the carport was closed in the front, but open in the back. The cover lasted about 3 weeks until it was stolen.

Cable locks don't do much...

happytheman · 08-18-2011, 09:56 PM

Personally.. I would NEVER put a cover on my car...not even if I just washed it. I'm just sayin. Sorry..I know I'm not being helpful...just lookin' out for ya!

TypeOne · 08-18-2011, 10:24 PM

My car sits outside without a cover or being a garaged.

08-18-2011, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	outdoor car cover i recently moved into an apartment complex with a car port. it is closed in the back, but open in the front. I would like to get a car cover that is for outdoor use, just to completely protect my baby. Now i kno many people say that outdoor covers will scratch your paint. however i believe my car is enough out of the wind that storms shouldnt be a huge issue. also, i believe a nice, well made, snug fitting cover can also prevent this. I basically jsut want to see what a lot of z people are going with for an outdoor cover. any pics or tips are greatly appreciated! __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

08-19-2011, 07:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	I'll dodge the "Lambo" debate and focus on root cause here. Ask yourself, "What is the risk?". Someone please correct me if I'm wrong (it won't be the first time), but aren't the real risks for a car when parked at home exposure to the elements; i.e. wind, hail, rain, snow, and sun. If you are parked under carport, you pretty much have that risk mitigated. By using a cover, is the incremental protection worth the probable scratches, and possible retribution by some loser - vandalism or stolen cover? Obviously, we are all passionate about our cars and want to do everything we can to protect them. In this case, I think you are asking for more trouble than it's worth. Last edited by gurneyeagle; 08-19-2011 at 08:28 AM.

08-18-2011, 09:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	this is not my dd and stays VERY clean. i have heard good things about covercraft. as for attention, there are a couple cars around here with covers on them and i dont think they have been messed with. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

08-18-2011, 09:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 16	I had a nice cover before years ago when I lived in a very small complex (4 units). Was kind of the same situation where the carport was closed in the front, but open in the back. The cover lasted about 3 weeks until it was stolen. Cable locks don't do much... __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

08-18-2011, 09:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Personally.. I would NEVER put a cover on my car...not even if I just washed it. I'm just sayin. Sorry..I know I'm not being helpful...just lookin' out for ya! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

08-18-2011, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	it's actually the grit that's on your car that causes the scuffs. even the nicest covers will scuff your paint via the grit unless your paint is 100% clean....which is hard to do if dd and outdoors.

08-18-2011, 05:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Plus a cover at an apartment is just asking for attention

08-18-2011, 06:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Terrace Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 16 Drives: Nissan 370Z BR AT Rep Power: 14	I'm very happy with my Covercraft model# C17117PG for my 370Z Sports Coupe.

08-18-2011, 06:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 18	Just keep it washed and waxed. No need to worry so much it's not a Lambo or anything.

08-18-2011, 08:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	I just put my car cover on for the first time yesterday. I did not clean it before hand..am I asking for trouble? I figure either way, it's better than it being exposed to the elements all day long.

08-18-2011, 10:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	My car sits outside without a cover or being a garaged.

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