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ilon3vvolfi · 12-16-2009, 12:47 PM

New to the forum. Got my camaro about two months ago and I'm looking for a car cover. Bills had to be paid and our driveway was just redone to make room for it so I didn't have time to get on yet. I know, excuses excuses my baby deserves better =(

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I don't think I can pony up for the $350 one from GM and I've looked around at a couple sites to see whats out there. I live in Maryland so we get everything from 100+ degree summers to strong winds, to snow, to everything else you can think of.I'm looking to spend at around $220.

Any advice or suggestions? I've looked at these sites:

http://www.pfyc.com/pc/CA8001/CAPRO/...10+Camaro.html

http://www.vipcarcovers.com/2010-che...ar-covers.html

http://www.carcoversdirect.com/produ...0/CAMARO/SS/4/

http://www.empirecovers.com/shop/aut...Camaro&fls=yes

I just dont know what to do

Pazzo69 · 12-16-2009, 01:37 PM

I just coverd my car for the winter yesterday. I bought this http://www.autoanything.com/car-cove...0A3192711.aspx. The price was right and it fits the car snug. I also bought a lock for extra security. There is a member on here that had his cover stolen off of his car.

I can't believe someone stole it....

colemanvoice · 12-16-2009, 01:42 PM

Check out the "Technical Camaro Topics" section - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=52. I have a feeling your post may get moved there anyway. Many different opinions. From what I've read, be very glad you didn't get the cover GM offers anyway.

Camarofan69 · 12-16-2009, 05:41 PM

[QUOTE From what I've read, be very glad you didn't get the cover GM offers anyway.[/QUOTE]

why is that?

Edge.128 · 12-16-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camarofan69

[QUOTE From what I've read, be very glad you didn't get the cover GM offers anyway.

why is that?[/QUOTE]

i have heard it doesn't have a proper liner on the inside and it scrates the paint. does anyone have on that can verify this?

PAUL SS · 12-16-2009, 06:02 PM

Do you need an outdoor cover or just an indoor dust cover?
Sounds like you need an outdoor cover...

Downwithopp · 12-16-2009, 07:22 PM

I was stupid and bought the Camaro one, and honestly it really doesn't do anything other then keep bigger stuff off the car. Water gets under it over the entire car, dust gets under it, for 350$ you'd expect something waterproof.

Matrix · 12-16-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downwithopp

I was stupid and bought the Camaro one, and honestly it really doesn't do anything other then keep bigger stuff off the car. Water gets under it over the entire car, dust gets under it, for 350$ you'd expect something waterproof.

HUH? You have to be kidding right???

I bought the GM one and I couldnt be happier cos its the FIRST car cover that is WATERPROOF that I came accross!!

I have tried to leak water through it. The water just rolls off it. Ive even created a small pool of water with it and it holds it tight.

My ONLY bitch about it is that it could be taller and completely cover the wheels. What were GM thinking on that one Derrr.

Anyway as for scratches, I cannot verify this as I never put it on and then off to check but rest assured, GM will be getting an invoice for respraying is I find a scratched caused by their cover.

Bryan2230 · 12-16-2009, 10:38 PM

GMpartsdirect.com price for the CAMARO car covers = $234 + Shipping & Handling (but I think free shipping is still in affect, so just $15.95 Handling Charge = $250 shipped.

Gray + Black
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=92215994

Red + Black
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=92215993

Downwithopp · 12-16-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matrix

HUH? You have to be kidding right???

I bought the GM one and I couldnt be happier cos its the FIRST car cover that is WATERPROOF that I came accross!!

I have tried to leak water through it. The water just rolls off it. Ive even created a small pool of water with it and it holds it tight.

My ONLY bitch about it is that it could be taller and completely cover the wheels. What were GM thinking on that one Derrr.

Anyway as for scratches, I cannot verify this as I never put it on and then off to check but rest assured, GM will be getting an invoice for respraying is I find a scratched caused by their cover.

Why would I ever joke about that? How could that possibly in any situation be something funny...

Matrix · 12-16-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downwithopp

Why would I ever joke about that? How could that possibly in any situation be something funny...

I wasnt serious but I couldnt understand your post. Mine is 100% (within reason) waterproof. If its waterproof it will be dust proof.

Are yo usure you didnt buy a knock off on ebay or something?

Downwithopp · 12-16-2009, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matrix

I wasnt serious but I couldnt understand your post. Mine is 100% (within reason) waterproof. If its waterproof it will be dust proof.

Are yo usure you didnt buy a knock off on ebay or something?

Picked it up at the dealer when I got the car. :(

MAYBE I GOT A LEMON X_X

ilon3vvolfi · 12-17-2009, 12:23 PM

Thanks for the advice guys, sorry I posted in the wrong area... still new to the forum. Ill look at it more in depth over the weekend but it still hasn't been 3 months since I got the car. I read another thread that says t owait that long before getting a cover to let the paint cure.

I need an outdoor one... unfortunately like I said, we get everything from snow to 100+ degree summer days.

12-16-2009, 12:47 PM	#1
ilon3vvolfi Drives: 2010 Camaro ss1 transformers Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 8	Car cover suggestions? New to the forum. Got my camaro about two months ago and I'm looking for a car cover. Bills had to be paid and our driveway was just redone to make room for it so I didn't have time to get on yet. I know, excuses excuses my baby deserves better =( I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I don't think I can pony up for the $350 one from GM and I've looked around at a couple sites to see whats out there. I live in Maryland so we get everything from 100+ degree summers to strong winds, to snow, to everything else you can think of.I'm looking to spend at around $220. Any advice or suggestions? I've looked at these sites: http://www.pfyc.com/pc/CA8001/CAPRO/...10+Camaro.html http://www.vipcarcovers.com/2010-che...ar-covers.html http://www.carcoversdirect.com/produ...0/CAMARO/SS/4/ http://www.empirecovers.com/shop/aut...Camaro&fls=yes I just dont know what to do

12-16-2009, 01:37 PM	#2
Pazzo69 Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 154 View My Garage	I just coverd my car for the winter yesterday. I bought this http://www.autoanything.com/car-cove...0A3192711.aspx. The price was right and it fits the car snug. I also bought a lock for extra security. There is a member on here that had his cover stolen off of his car. I can't believe someone stole it.... __________________ 2SS/RS M6 LS3 Black on Black w/Silver Rally Stripes Manfredi Chevrolet, Staten Island NY A9148076 is alive Born on September 18, 2009 Came home on October 16, 2009

12-16-2009, 01:42 PM	#3
colemanvoice team chicklet camaro Drives: MOTL3Y Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,384 View My Garage	Check out the "Technical Camaro Topics" section - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=52. I have a feeling your post may get moved there anyway. Many different opinions. From what I've read, be very glad you didn't get the cover GM offers anyway. __________________

12-16-2009, 06:02 PM	#6
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Do you need an outdoor cover or just an indoor dust cover? Sounds like you need an outdoor cover... __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

12-16-2009, 10:38 PM	#9
Bryan2230 Drives: 2014 Red Hot Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saxonburg, PA Posts: 515	GMpartsdirect.com price for the CAMARO car covers = $234 + Shipping & Handling (but I think free shipping is still in affect, so just $15.95 Handling Charge = $250 shipped. Gray + Black http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=92215994 Red + Black http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=92215993 __________________ Thank You, Bryan Former owner of a 2010 Victory Red 2LT/RS Delivered: September 11, 2009 Current owner of a 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS Delivered: October 24, 2013

12-16-2009, 05:41 PM	#4
Camarofan69 The Autoglass Guy Drives: 1969 SS 396, 1969 SS , 2010 RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Corvallis MT Posts: 869 View My Garage	[QUOTE From what I've read, be very glad you didn't get the cover GM offers anyway.[/QUOTE] why is that?

12-16-2009, 07:22 PM	#7
Downwithopp Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 352	I was stupid and bought the Camaro one, and honestly it really doesn't do anything other then keep bigger stuff off the car. Water gets under it over the entire car, dust gets under it, for 350$ you'd expect something waterproof.

12-17-2009, 12:23 PM	#13
ilon3vvolfi Drives: 2010 Camaro ss1 transformers Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 8	Thanks for the advice guys, sorry I posted in the wrong area... still new to the forum. Ill look at it more in depth over the weekend but it still hasn't been 3 months since I got the car. I read another thread that says t owait that long before getting a cover to let the paint cure. I need an outdoor one... unfortunately like I said, we get everything from snow to 100+ degree summer days. Last edited by ilon3vvolfi; 12-17-2009 at 12:34 PM.

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