WHO uses a CAR COVER for their* Z?

LMBmikeZ · 08-01-2012, 11:19 PM

I have also been looking into getting a car cover (other then the 40th one we all got with our 40th's) I want an outdoor cover.

Up here at crappy tire (for TheGreatOne & myself or other Canadians) they are offering a outdoor cover that looked decent for around $130-150 by autoglym. I think I might be getting it soon. Like you said I have been finding my car has been sitting with a few day stretch in between lately, I wouldn't mind covering it up to keep clean. Nothing worse then cleaning the car having it sit and coming back to use it days later and it's dirty again! WTF

ICENINE · 08-02-2012, 02:37 PM

Hey guys, I bought the Silverguard Plus cover and I definitely recommend. I've yet to test it when it rains since it hasn't really rained much here in L.A. I keep my car clean and use a California Duster properly to remove light dust before I put on the cover. I also use waterless wash from Adam's. Here is the link to my post... 40th Anniversary Silverguard Plus Car Cover

Mick_12Nismo · 08-02-2012, 02:37 PM

I use a Cover King Satin Stretch indoor cover that I bought through jwmotoring.com (one of this site's sponsoring vendors). Love it. Super soft and fits my Nismo like a glove.

1st · 08-02-2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ICENINE

Hey guys, I bought the Silverguard Plus cover and I definitely recommend. I've yet to test it when it rains since it hasn't really rained much here in L.A. I keep my car clean and use a California Duster properly to remove light dust before I put on the cover. I also use waterless wash from Adam's. Here is the link to my post... 40th Anniversary Silverguard Plus Car Cover

This is what I wanted to hear and see thanks. I’m going to look into it I was seeking something all season and this is what the dealer was offering but the price was steep. Per your link I saw that Nissan Motorsports has at a lower price.

Dwight Frye · 08-02-2012, 06:21 PM

I have used a custom fit Covercraft pretty much every weekday for the last 3 years while my Z is parked outside at work. I use a California duster every couple of days and touch up bug splats or other grime with quick detailer and a microfiber cloth as needed. It's garaged at night. No problems with scratching the finish. Don't buy a cheap cover, it's not worth it. Go to the Covercraft website and read up on the different type materials and their applications. They all have different design parameters.

JWMotoring · 08-02-2012, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick_12Nismo

I use a Cover King Satin Stretch indoor cover that I bought through jwmotoring.com (one of this site's sponsoring vendors). Love it. Super soft and fits my Nismo like a glove.

Thanks for the business!

The OEM covers are made by Coverking which we can get. We just can't offer the Z logos.

TheGreatOne · 04-03-2014, 12:21 AM

didn't want to create a new thread

Anyone clean their indoor satin car cover yet? After storage for 2 winters, I'd say I've gotten some dirt and loose leaf crap on the inside.

I searched online, I've seen that some other satin car covers say you can put it in the washing machine (some sites have said use a commercial one) I have a front loader, so no crap in the middle which another site I found said was fine

Just wanted to see if anyone else has cleaned theirs...and how?

Kenwoodturbo · 04-04-2014, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWMotoring

Thanks for the business!

The OEM covers are made by Coverking which we can get. We just can't offer the Z logos.

I will second that. I have the oem satin stretch nismo logo one as mine is stored inside. When I ordered it from nissan it was drop shipped from Coverking. Fantastic indoor cover. Amazing fit and finish.

I have yet to wash mine but basically it said to hand wash without detergent. I was thinking of same thing since I have HE front load washer without agitator. I've just been afraid to wash the cover yet.

gr8-wrx · 04-05-2014, 09:46 AM

I use an indoor cover only.

kenchan · 04-05-2014, 09:51 AM

i use car covers inside the garage only during hibernation. mostly to keep dust and spiders away.

Mandingo · 04-05-2014, 03:07 PM

^Spiders seem to be attracted to my Z too! Thought I was the only one.

I bought an OEM cover off a forum member and it has been great. Leaf pieces do tend to stick to the satin pretty well so be extra careful to not let the cover touch the floor of the garage at all. I pick off the leaves as best as I can then wash by hand

Solomatrix · 04-05-2014, 03:14 PM

ya

cigarclifford · 04-05-2014, 03:46 PM

The fit and finish of a factory OEM Nismo car cover is beyond a perfect fit.
A Nismo car cover was designed for a 370Z Nismo including the bi-plane
in your face rear wing assembly. Price 180.00 and your local Nissan dealership
It even has the NISMO logo on it ! Cheers

Nissan OEM 370Z Safeguard Car Cover Nismo Z34 - performance parts

TheGreatOne · 04-07-2014, 10:21 AM

I ended up washing on delicate and it came out just perfect. Minimal detergent.

Did a short dry cycle on super delicate, no shrinkage. I've onyl used my OEM satin cover during winter storage but I may use after a wash when I know I may not use it for a couple days.

onzedge · 04-07-2014, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

I ended up washing on delicate and it came out just perfect. Minimal detergent.

Did a short dry cycle on super delicate, no shrinkage. I've onyl used my OEM satin cover during winter storage but I may use after a wash when I know I may not use it for a couple days.

Thanks for testing the washing process. Now I know what to do.

Have a great day.

08-01-2012, 11:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	I have also been looking into getting a car cover (other then the 40th one we all got with our 40th's) I want an outdoor cover. Up here at crappy tire (for TheGreatOne & myself or other Canadians) they are offering a outdoor cover that looked decent for around $130-150 by autoglym. I think I might be getting it soon. Like you said I have been finding my car has been sitting with a few day stretch in between lately, I wouldn't mind covering it up to keep clean. Nothing worse then cleaning the car having it sit and coming back to use it days later and it's dirty again! WTF __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

08-02-2012, 02:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mick_12Nismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Western New York Posts: 104 Drives: 2019 C7 Grand Sport Rep Power: 13	I use a Cover King Satin Stretch indoor cover that I bought through jwmotoring.com (one of this site's sponsoring vendors). Love it. Super soft and fits my Nismo like a glove. __________________ [SOLD] 2012 Metallic Black NISMO 370z #499

04-03-2014, 12:21 AM	#22 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	didn't want to create a new thread Anyone clean their indoor satin car cover yet? After storage for 2 winters, I'd say I've gotten some dirt and loose leaf crap on the inside. I searched online, I've seen that some other satin car covers say you can put it in the washing machine (some sites have said use a commercial one) I have a front loader, so no crap in the middle which another site I found said was fine Just wanted to see if anyone else has cleaned theirs...and how? __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

04-05-2014, 09:46 AM	#24 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	I use an indoor cover only. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

04-05-2014, 09:51 AM	#25 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i use car covers inside the garage only during hibernation. mostly to keep dust and spiders away. onzedge likes this.

08-02-2012, 02:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
ICENINE Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 44 Drives: 2013 PW Nismo Rep Power: 13	Hey guys, I bought the Silverguard Plus cover and I definitely recommend. I've yet to test it when it rains since it hasn't really rained much here in L.A. I keep my car clean and use a California Duster properly to remove light dust before I put on the cover. I also use waterless wash from Adam's. Here is the link to my post... 40th Anniversary Silverguard Plus Car Cover

08-02-2012, 06:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	I have used a custom fit Covercraft pretty much every weekday for the last 3 years while my Z is parked outside at work. I use a California duster every couple of days and touch up bug splats or other grime with quick detailer and a microfiber cloth as needed. It's garaged at night. No problems with scratching the finish. Don't buy a cheap cover, it's not worth it. Go to the Covercraft website and read up on the different type materials and their applications. They all have different design parameters.

04-05-2014, 03:07 PM	#26 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	^Spiders seem to be attracted to my Z too! Thought I was the only one. I bought an OEM cover off a forum member and it has been great. Leaf pieces do tend to stick to the satin pretty well so be extra careful to not let the cover touch the floor of the garage at all. I pick off the leaves as best as I can then wash by hand __________________ some mods

04-05-2014, 03:46 PM	#28 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	OEM 370Z Nismo Car Cover The fit and finish of a factory OEM Nismo car cover is beyond a perfect fit. A Nismo car cover was designed for a 370Z Nismo including the bi-plane in your face rear wing assembly. Price 180.00 and your local Nissan dealership It even has the NISMO logo on it ! Cheers Nissan OEM 370Z Safeguard Car Cover Nismo Z34 - performance parts onzedge likes this.

04-07-2014, 10:21 AM	#29 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I ended up washing on delicate and it came out just perfect. Minimal detergent. Did a short dry cycle on super delicate, no shrinkage. I've onyl used my OEM satin cover during winter storage but I may use after a wash when I know I may not use it for a couple days. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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