WHO uses a CAR COVER for their* Z?
 

i need a car cover for obvious reasons, but i know the material is thick and rough which can leave scratches, and condensation during humid summers, and cold winters. so are there different types of covers, or which do you guys use and hows it working for youz?

This has been covered...use the search.

I use one but ONLY if the car had been just clean. Even if the car just has brake dust on it i don't use it. That's the only way a car cover scratches

does your garage leak or something in the winter? im worried about condensation and pulling the cover off during winter and fkn up the paint

wouldnt brake dust just be around your rotors and brakes though? so how could it scratch the car?

i leave it in the garage, but the garage is old, and very very sh*tty

I generally keep my Z's covered -- the 240 has an outdoor cover and the 370 a very soft indoor cover. It keeps me from having to use the car duster too often although I do brush off the covers before I remove them.

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ive been thinking about getting one but figure pay it off first so its " MINE" and not loaned ( in a sense) before i get a cover lol

Is the black one for the 370z an oem car cover. If so is that only for indoor or is it ok for out door sun exposure. How much was it?

Does anybody have any feedback on the silverguard in the rain or if its worth buying its expensive but supposively great for all elements.

The cover came with the 370 (it is a 40th anniversary). You can get them though -- it is a Nissan part and it fits like a glove. Here is a link, but they are available form other sources if you look around.

Nissan Satin Stretch Black Car Cover (Indoor Use) - 370Z :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

nope. brake dust accumulates around the back of the car as well. most times it goes unnoticed, but since i have a silver car i can see it more easily

Thanks onzedge

Does anybody have any feedback on the silverguard in the rain or if its worth buying its expensive but supposively great for all elements.

i will be using this for inside the garage, have you gone through winter and summer with the cover, if so, how has it held up? im worried about the cover scratching it, and worse of all, condensation and have the car be all wet under the cover in the summer, AND MORE WORSE wet under the cover in our freezing winter, and having the cover stick to the paint and tear the paint off the car with the cover.

Yes I use an indoor only cover. It was expensive and worth it. The cover goes on only after I wash the car.

I cover the car anytime the car is clean (or reasonably clean) -- winter or summer. Keep in mind it is an indoor cover (the one I use for the 370). The 240's cover is an outdoor version. I don't worry about scratches -- both covers have an extremely soft lining. Besides, I only use them when the cars are clean, like I wrote earlier.

I only use my indoor cover when stored for winter....however lately I've only been able to drive my Z every 3 days or so.

The condo parking here gets quite dusty, might not be a bad idea to use it like Onzedge so that when I do get to drive, she's spotless

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 :shakes head:

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... http://www.the370z.com/40th-annivers...car-cover.html

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.

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.

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.

Thanks for the business!

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

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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?

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.

I use an indoor cover only.

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

^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 :tup:

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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

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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. :tup:

Greeting's Onzedge,

I have washed a car cover or two many times. Of note the commercial
- laundry land front loader type washers work great. Best of luck...

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Small cap worth of Simple Green + 2 rinse cycles in a commercial front-loading machine (without a center agitator) is what I use.

You can also dillute Simple Green in a spay bottle with water and that is perfect for spot treating between washes :tup:

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