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pabloss · 10-02-2015, 12:14 AM

My camaro is black and i wash it and wax very often because i park it in the backyard so gets dirty really fast.im thinking to buy a car cover that wont scratch my car since its black and scratches are really noticeable.what do you guys recomend

Dizzy82 · 10-02-2015, 12:25 AM

All car covers will scratch if there is any dirt present.

Mr_Draco · 10-02-2015, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pabloss

My camaro is black and i wash it and wax very often because i park it in the backyard so gets dirty really fast.im thinking to buy a car cover that wont scratch my car since its black and scratches are really noticeable.what do you guys recommend

Scratch free and car cover are two things that don't go together. As mentioned above, all car covers will eventually cause scratches in the paint and they should never be used outdoors. Dirt and other particles will work their way up and underneath the car cover rubbing on the paint and every time the wind blows the cover will beat on the car, slowly damaging the paint. Even if you keep the car 100% clean in a perfectly clean environment with no air circulating, the nose, rear, and roof of the car will slowly show signs of damage simply just from removing and installing the car cover. Car covers really are only intended for one purpose, long term storage indoors.

pabloss · 10-02-2015, 12:54 AM

thanks for the info guys..never mind on the car cover lol...ill just keep taking care of my ride

ChevyCamaroGirl · 10-02-2015, 01:54 AM

I have a black Camaro that stays clean for about 30 seconds. But in those 30 seconds I'm like "damn! That's a sexy car"
I sealed my garage off best I could and covered the ceiling with a sheet of plastic. I've tried everything to keep it clean. The less you touch the paint, the less scratches you'll have. Keep it waxed and before you wash it, use an air compressor to get as much dust off before you start to wash. Never wash or dry in circular motions, just lightly in one direction.

xnuyokr · 10-02-2015, 08:46 AM

Yep, indoors only!

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ClawSS · 10-02-2015, 09:17 AM

I came in here to say the exact same thing....and now I say it. ^^^Ditto^^^

I was naive and did it once way back. I learned.

I like the inside cover to be the softest thing you can possibly get and NEVER EVER cover your car unless it is totally as clean as you can get it.

Roasstum1 · 10-02-2015, 09:23 AM

I have the gm cover very nice and I have a black car. Light scratches in clear coat are naturally going to happen all cars have them. But they are amplified on black. Get a orbital polisher and do a correction on clear coat every 18 months or so.

qcman · 10-02-2015, 09:36 AM

What does a cover do for a car kept inside I could never fiigure that out? My car is parked in the garage during the winter months but it isnt covered... I back it out and wash it when she is set free!

ClawSS · 10-02-2015, 09:42 AM

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back it out and wash it when she is set free!

Usually it is to avoid that step. Wash when you park, and she is ready when you are...not ready AFTER you spend an hour washing.

qcman · 10-02-2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ClawSS

Usually it is to avoid that step. Wash when you park, and she is ready when you are...not ready AFTER you spend an hour washing.

Gotcha! I just wasn't sure I thought it protected the car in some way while indoors but couldn't figure what that would be. So it wouldn't do much in my situation really.

Warpaint69 · 10-02-2015, 10:08 AM

I like the Covercraft dustop cover I bought. Wipe the car down with some water less wash, put on the cover, and its clean for Spring time fun.

Warpaint69 · 10-02-2015, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by qcman

What does a cover do for a car kept inside I could never fiigure that out? My car is parked in the garage during the winter months but it isnt covered... I back it out and wash it when she is set free!

It depends on where you live and if you have potential dust problems even with the car sitting inside.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 10-02-2015, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Scratch free and car cover are two things that don't go together. As mentioned above, all car covers will eventually cause scratches in the paint and they should never be used outdoors. Dirt and other particles will work their way up and underneath the car cover rubbing on the paint and every time the wind blows the cover will beat on the car, slowly damaging the paint. Even if you keep the car 100% clean in a perfectly clean environment with no air circulating, the nose, rear, and roof of the car will slowly show signs of damage simply just from removing and installing the car cover. Car covers really are only intended for one purpose, long term storage indoors.

Protection from UV damage, etchings from rain droplets of a high acidic content drying on the finish, bird bombs, and industrial fallout is a worthy cause if all it means is having to polish the finish on the corners once a year. I have a CoverCraft Weathershield HD and while the fabric isn't the most gentle in the world, rain is not able to get through it and it hasn't scratched my paint at all as long as I put it on a clean car.

Dirt won't find it's way up the finish of a car with a cover that is custom fit. When I take my Weathershield HD off, the car pretty much looks exactly like how it did when I put it on, even after weeks of sitting. For those of us who don't have a garage but want a finish that looks as though we did, a good quality outdoor car cover is the ONLY option. It's just that you must always make sure you're putting it on a clean car.

You CANNOT beat the elements, I don't care how often you wax.

10-02-2015, 12:14 AM	#1
pabloss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: santa maria ca Posts: 141	LOOKING FOR A GOOD SCRATCH-FREE CAR COVER.ANY RECOMANDATIONS? My camaro is black and i wash it and wax very often because i park it in the backyard so gets dirty really fast.im thinking to buy a car cover that wont scratch my car since its black and scratches are really noticeable.what do you guys recomend

10-02-2015, 12:25 AM	#2
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	All car covers will scratch if there is any dirt present. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

10-02-2015, 08:46 AM	#6
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 745	Yep, indoors only! __________________

10-02-2015, 09:17 AM	#7
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	I came in here to say the exact same thing....and now I say it. ^^^Ditto^^^ I was naive and did it once way back. I learned. I like the inside cover to be the softest thing you can possibly get and NEVER EVER cover your car unless it is totally as clean as you can get it. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

10-02-2015, 10:08 AM	#12
Warpaint69 Drives: 2013 VR 2SS RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 619	I like the Covercraft dustop cover I bought. Wipe the car down with some water less wash, put on the cover, and its clean for Spring time fun. __________________

10-02-2015, 12:54 AM	#4
pabloss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: santa maria ca Posts: 141	thanks for the info guys..never mind on the car cover lol...ill just keep taking care of my ride

10-02-2015, 01:54 AM	#5
ChevyCamaroGirl Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS RS BLACK Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 226 View My Garage	I have a black Camaro that stays clean for about 30 seconds. But in those 30 seconds I'm like "damn! That's a sexy car" I sealed my garage off best I could and covered the ceiling with a sheet of plastic. I've tried everything to keep it clean. The less you touch the paint, the less scratches you'll have. Keep it waxed and before you wash it, use an air compressor to get as much dust off before you start to wash. Never wash or dry in circular motions, just lightly in one direction.

10-02-2015, 09:23 AM	#8
Roasstum1 EbonyCamaro Drives: Black SS 14 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 337 View My Garage	I have the gm cover very nice and I have a black car. Light scratches in clear coat are naturally going to happen all cars have them. But they are amplified on black. Get a orbital polisher and do a correction on clear coat every 18 months or so.

10-02-2015, 09:36 AM	#9
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	What does a cover do for a car kept inside I could never fiigure that out? My car is parked in the garage during the winter months but it isnt covered... I back it out and wash it when she is set free!