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seanjhon · 08-10-2016, 03:06 PM

Well mine is kept outside, every six months (before and after winter) I do full strip down, clay, polish, seal/wax just because of all the harsh weather and things I have to deal with. Then as I wash and such add some protectant and such. i mean that is the best you can do honestly. My paint looks pristine because of that process. Its coming about that time I do it again right before winter.

CapeCruisin · 08-10-2016, 03:12 PM

I promise you, it won't melt if the sun hits it / water lands on it / snow accumulates on it!

arkentect · 08-10-2016, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jdrop01

Could invest in a good car cover but it may get old putting it on every night and taking it back off. But I would do it if I had to park outside every night. I'm crazy though!

^^^ NO. Talk about paint abuse. The car will be fine outside, mine sits outside in the summer here in NY at my apartment complex. Just make sure to park away from people.

JimE · 08-10-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by arkentect

Just make sure to park away from people.

I try that every where I go, but the damn car is like a magnet. I go in, the only car parked in a row, and come out with someone parked right next to me. Reminds me of that commercial on TV.

BeastMode · 08-20-2016, 09:44 AM

If the car is parked in a covered garage 5 days a week while at work, then I wouldn't worry about it, that is already pretty decent protection as it will be out of the sun the majority of the time.

My car gets spoiled...I park in a garage at home, and I park in a garage at work. It is definitely convenient as far as helping keep the car clean.

arkentect · 08-22-2016, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JimE

I try that every where I go, but the damn car is like a magnet. I go in, the only car parked in a row, and come out with someone parked right next to me. Reminds me of that commercial on TV.

Just do what I do. I park the Camaro in an end spot with only one side exposed, then I park my '16 Cruze on that side. totally blocked. I scoped out the apartment complex to find the least used corner so that no one would want that end spot. It's a little bit of a walk to my building but worth every non-existent door ding

camaro2ss/rs · 08-22-2016, 07:59 PM

have to ask.. what answer where you looking for... you have 2 option and that is to cover it or get a storage unit..

HAMBO · 08-22-2016, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2ss/rs

have to ask.. what answer where you looking for... you have 2 option and that is to cover it or get a storage unit..

Well, if you read the responses I don't think you'd have to ask that, but since you did...

Based on the help from those earlier in the thread I won't be doing either of those two options. Sounds like in this weather a regular wash schedule and routine coats of LSP should be a fine solution to try. Cover will lead to marring in the wind, and I'm not going to store my daily driver at a storage unit.

camaro2ss/rs · 08-22-2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMBO

Well, if you read the responses I don't think you'd have to ask that, but since you did...

Based on the help from those earlier in the thread I won't be doing either of those two options. Sounds like in this weather a regular wash schedule and routine coats of LSP should be a fine solution to try. Cover will lead to marring in the wind, and I'm not going to store my daily driver at a storage unit.

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JD_Alaska · 08-23-2016, 02:03 AM

If you have the room a Shelter Logic garage in a box is an option for you. Many sizes to choose from, they do hold up very well.

08-10-2016, 03:06 PM	#15
seanjhon Drives: 2013 camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 607	Well mine is kept outside, every six months (before and after winter) I do full strip down, clay, polish, seal/wax just because of all the harsh weather and things I have to deal with. Then as I wash and such add some protectant and such. i mean that is the best you can do honestly. My paint looks pristine because of that process. Its coming about that time I do it again right before winter. Last edited by seanjhon; 08-10-2016 at 03:41 PM.

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08-20-2016, 09:44 AM	#19
BeastMode Drives: 2011 SGM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New England Posts: 255	If the car is parked in a covered garage 5 days a week while at work, then I wouldn't worry about it, that is already pretty decent protection as it will be out of the sun the majority of the time. My car gets spoiled...I park in a garage at home, and I park in a garage at work. It is definitely convenient as far as helping keep the car clean. __________________ Current: 2011 SGM Camaro 1SS/RS M6 - CAI Cold Air Kit, Janetty Tuned

08-22-2016, 07:59 PM	#21
camaro2ss/rs Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: space Posts: 334	have to ask.. what answer where you looking for... you have 2 option and that is to cover it or get a storage unit..

08-23-2016, 02:03 AM	#24
JD_Alaska Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Coupe L99 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Pole Alaska Posts: 393 View My Garage	If you have the room a Shelter Logic garage in a box is an option for you. Many sizes to choose from, they do hold up very well.