When to Use Car Cover

[HandnPantz]

When would/do you use your car cover? I currently do not have a garage, but instead a private parking spot, and am wondering should I put the cover on every night? Would it stop dirt/dust from settling on the car? Thanks for responding

[ZCarMan]

When I lived in a condo I had no garage. I used the car cover always when it was parked and combined with a California duster worked well. Dust and pollen abound, so that was a good combo.

[Rooster89]

I was in a similiar situation, and I found that I had to make sure that the cover and car were both meticulously clean otherwise it would scratch the car. Granted this was on a Fierro GT at the time, and the paint sucked. YMMV

[ImportConvert]

I am not a fan. The car cover will probably end up scratching the car more than preventing it. I doubt an SLP one for my WS6 back in the day and used it all of twice.

[happytheman]

Not a fan of car covers. I think it would take steely determination to ensure that the vehicle is dirt-free prior to covering it. I can just see the cover now...happily rubbing dirt gently against your paint.

[Rooster89]

Originally Posted by happytheman

Not a fan of car covers. I think it would take steely determination to ensure that the vehicle is dirt-free prior to covering it. I can just see the cover now...happily rubbing dirt gently against your paint.

Exactly the problem i had with Fiona, my old fierro.

[christian370z]

Agree with all the above, I would not use a cover outdoors. The only time I would use one is when my car is parked in my garage using a silk indoor car cover if I had to park it for an extended period of time.

[kenchan]

i only use the car cover inside my garage during winter hibernation. it's mainly to prevent dust and blowing snow to get on the car while i pull out my dd out of the garage. i try not to make any contact with the paint without lube (QD or shampo, wax, etc) during the warmer months.

if it's on a dailydriver check with Waizzz for his advise. he knowz his car covers and how to handle it.

[ImportConvert]

Originally Posted by christian370z

Agree with all the above, I would not use a cover outdoors. The only time I would use one is when my car is parked in my garage using a silk indoor car cover if I had to park it for an extended period of time.

Or just spray the dust off the car when you're ready to take it out of storage.

[annasu]

A car cover can help keep your vehicle cool, even in the sun. ... When you park outside and cover up every day, you may want to choose a .... Many outdoor car cover fabrics will not allow bird droppings to permeate the material and make its way ... For those who often park their vehicle in crowded lots at night, on busy street ...

[Waiz]

Originally Posted by kenchan

i only use the car cover inside my garage during winter hibernation. it's mainly to prevent dust and blowing snow to get on the car while i pull out my dd out of the garage. i try not to make any contact with the paint without lube (QD or shampo, wax, etc) during the warmer months.

if it's on a dailydriver check with Waizzz for his advise. he knowz his car covers and how to handle it.

Thanks Kenchan I will take it from here!

I have had 4 different covers, none of them have damaged my paint but if the car is really dirty I won't cover it until I had a chance to wash it first.
I know others might say it is bad for the paint but I trust my own experience

1- OEM - Completely terrible for outdoors, it ripped from the exposure of being outside. It was only $75 but I'm sure it would have been great for using indoors only. It was from a really thin material but it was easy to remove/install.



2- Covercraft cover (used and given to me from a friend),very good quality but it had poor wet weather protection. It ended failing on me after 3 months - no pic of it.

3- Generic cover (given to me as a gift) It wasn't made for a Z specifically so I ended up reselling it. It would have been fine for someone with a garage but I would have ruined it or it would have blown off



4- Technalon cover (from the Z store) best cover I have ever had, superior water protection and is really soft in the inside. $175 shipped but is worth it to me.

[Waiz]

Btw, the Z store sells the same Technalon cover that I have for 370Z's with and without spoilers:

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: SALE! Technalon Car Cover, 09-12 370Z, No Rear Spoiler

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: SALE! Technalon Car Cover, 09-12 370Z, Factory Rear Spoiler

[EazyD]

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Btw, the Z store sells the same Technalon cover that I have for 370Z's with and without spoilers:

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: SALE! Technalon Car Cover, 09-12 370Z, No Rear Spoiler

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: SALE! Technalon Car Cover, 09-12 370Z, Factory Rear Spoiler

I have this, bought by the generous previous owner of my Z. It's really nice, fits like a glove, and is all-weather. The grommet holes on the side are used to slip something through like bungee hooks or twine for super windy days. (tied underneath the car)

[Waiz]

Originally Posted by EazyD

I have this, bought by the generous previous owner of my Z. It's really nice, fits like a glove, and is all-weather. The grommet holes on the side are used to slip something through like bungee hooks or twine for super windy days. (tied underneath the car)

Did he possibly provide you with a receipt?

This is my second cover from them, the first one I had actually ended up falling apart but the company sent me a new one (under warranty) without charging me because I had a receipt.

[EazyD]

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Did he possibly provide you with a receipt?

This is my second cover from them, the first one I had actually ended up falling apart but the company sent me a new one (under warranty) without charging me because I had a receipt.

It was actually a gift from his family member, so no.
One problem I had with it is that I stupidly put the cover on the car after it had rained. I figured it would breathe through the fabric. However, the wet car froze overnight and I had to get to work in the morning. I peeled it off the car. It just left little fuzzes on the car, but I think it got rid of some of the waterproof-ness...