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.

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.

Alchemy · 08-19-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

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

Mine too

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-19-2011, 12:25 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.

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

happytheman · 08-19-2011, 06:16 AM

This!

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.

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: 19	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

08-18-2011, 09:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 19	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	#9 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	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, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

08-18-2011, 09:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	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

08-19-2011, 06:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	This! __________________ --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: 141520	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: 29	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: 13	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: 17	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	#7 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 353 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 13	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	#11 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	My car sits outside without a cover or being a garaged.

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