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Mr_Draco · 02-09-2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacTruck

Yeah, that is what I am worried about, scratching the paint. You think this is a problem with all car covers though?

Yea it's a problem with all covers no matter how soft or how tight they are. Dust will get blown up from the ground and under the edges. When you take the cover off, you will expose the inside to the dust in the air. Unless you wash the car every time before you cover it, the cover will gather the dust on the car and even then you have to dry the car first and depending on how long you take dust will still gather on the car. Pretty much no matter what you do, dust will gather in the cover and scratch the car. This is why imo I would not cover a car unless it is being stored for the winter or longer.

Chief Bob · 02-09-2010, 12:51 PM

I have one of these on my 02--very well made, soft underside and fits perfectly

http://www.global-accessories.com/carcovers/wolfcovers/

falcon · 02-09-2010, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap'n Bob

I have one of these on my 02--very well made, soft underside and fits perfectly

http://www.global-accessories.com/carcovers/wolfcovers/

they do not have one for the 10 camaro.. guess will be some time before we see it. I have common underground parking. was thinking what should i do.. its going to be my everyday car.. doesnt make sense putting the cover everyday.... Just scared some kid should not bump a toy

or someone their grocery bag

..

ace2777 · 02-10-2010, 10:04 AM

I have the GM cover... total waste of money. The only upside is that it looks cool. I keep my Camaro in the garage so I just wanted to prevent dust build up... I found that 2 HIGH QUALITY cotton sheets work great.

Croathlete · 02-10-2010, 10:14 AM

Like others said, the GM car cover is a waste. I also went with the Noah car cover and it's great. Currently protecting my car under what's soon to be a foot of snow.

Silver Ice · 02-10-2010, 10:15 AM

I bought the Silver one from GM. Fits great and looks great

mydreamcar · 02-10-2010, 10:30 AM

If your car is parked in a garage, its okay. But if you plan to park outside then you need an outdoor cover, something that is water resistant and mold resistant. The OEM cover is not.

Darth_Emma · 02-10-2010, 11:08 AM

I bought an OEM cover from a forum member for $200. I am using it to cover my car in the garage for the winter. It is pretty easy to put on by yourself and looks good. I'm happy with it. I agree with others about not putting it on and taking it off frequently. Anytime you touch the paint you risk scratching it. I'm just using it during winter storage.

STRIKE ZONE · 02-10-2010, 07:35 PM

You would be better off painting garage walls and sealing the floor. I did this and get almost no dust now.

partsguy · 02-11-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Fesler

We sell them and love these

http://www.feslerbuilt.com/Fesler%20carcover.html

that looks like it fits perfectly. well done!

2SSONLY · 02-12-2010, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Yea it's a problem with all covers no matter how soft or how tight they are. Dust will get blown up from the ground and under the edges. When you take the cover off, you will expose the inside to the dust in the air. Unless you wash the car every time before you cover it, the cover will gather the dust on the car and even then you have to dry the car first and depending on how long you take dust will still gather on the car. Pretty much no matter what you do, dust will gather in the cover and scratch the car. This is why imo I would not cover a car unless it is being stored for the winter or longer.

I bought the GM cover and decided not to use it. It will be prestine for down the road when I sell the car (many years from now.) Stripes were painted on by a restoration shop and car collector. Their warehouse full of classic and rare cars don't have a single cover on them. Reason - "paint off-gases for life. It never completely cures. Covers will cause the paint to fog." Mines in the garage uncovered. More washing but less wear and tear on the paint.

The Jerk · 04-04-2010, 06:26 PM

Here's my concern...where I work out of and living surroundings, dirt is unavoidable in LA. Even when I had my Black Pathfinder, it was like watching the SUV change colors in about 8 hrs. I've seen in a couple posts that it can possibly do more damage to the paint having to cover/uncover daily but what other options are really out there? I plan on using it as a daily driver but the thought of not covering seems to me would make it worse than actually covering it and recovering on a daily basis....

Thoughts?

Mr CLuTcH · 04-04-2010, 09:15 PM

Well, the main reason I'm purchasing a NOAH cover is because, well...I clean my car, ALOT. Twice a day; once before I leave for the day, and again once I'm in for the nite. The problem is, during the day, my car stays immaculate, this is good, but my main problem is during the nite! Overnite the car sits and collects dust, and also now because of the season "pollen". I've parked my totally clean throughout the day car for the nite, and when I awoke the next more to get ready for work, the entire car looks like a Synergy Camaro. I'm talking the entire car is covered in pollen! Omg, it's like everywhere.

Next, another big problem I'm experiencing is bugs! Omfg! These lil bast...while my car is parked over night, in the morning, I literally have 100s of bugs and mosquitos all over my car, apparently "trapped" in moisture just laying there; from the hood to the roof onto the trunk. It pisses me off to no end.

So to cut down my work, and add another layer of protection to my car, I'm going to go ahead and purchase this outdoor cover. I can happily leave my car outside overnite while CLEAN and when I awake know I woke have hundreds of bugs stuck to my car and it's paint, I also won't have to worry about pollen covering my car. I can just get up in the morning, remove the cover, see the car STILL CLEAN, and maybe wipe the window here or there, 2 minutes tops, then roll out!!! Get the cover!

SuperSport17 · 04-05-2010, 12:15 AM

i have the gm car cover and its not something i would recommend other than for looks and long term storage and it is a snug fit for sure. its one layer so theres nothing on the underside, which means if your going to be taking it on and off, you will be getting scratches especially around the edges and corners of the car. i got alot especially on the spoiler which i need to buff now. A cover with a microfiber cloth underside would be best.

02-09-2010, 12:51 PM	#16
Chief Bob Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 SIM CTF Car M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 883	I have one of these on my 02--very well made, soft underside and fits perfectly http://www.global-accessories.com/carcovers/wolfcovers/ __________________ 2012 ZL1,CTF Car, SIM MN6, Polished Wheels,The Rare Flat Black Insert. Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

02-10-2010, 10:04 AM	#18
ace2777 Drives: 2010 2SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 382 View My Garage	I have the GM cover... total waste of money. The only upside is that it looks cool. I keep my Camaro in the garage so I just wanted to prevent dust build up... I found that 2 HIGH QUALITY cotton sheets work great. __________________ IOM 2SS / RS / LS3 / IO INTERIOR VORTECH V3 SI SUPERCHARGER JRE UPGRADE KIT AMERICAN RACING HEADERS SOLO MACH-X CAT BACK EXHAUST JRE CUSTOM TUNE EIBACH PRO SPRINGS AND SWAYS CATCH CAN 604 RWHP / 547 TQ

02-10-2010, 10:14 AM	#19
Croathlete Danny Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,656	Like others said, the GM car cover is a waste. I also went with the Noah car cover and it's great. Currently protecting my car under what's soon to be a foot of snow. __________________ 2SS/RS CGM with black rally stripes DON_RAFA describing my Noweeds cutouts - "Very Strong. When I couldn't see you I still heard you. Sounds like your car is pissed at the world."

04-04-2010, 09:15 PM	#27
Mr CLuTcH Always On Kill! Drives: S.I.M. SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 780	Well, the main reason I'm purchasing a NOAH cover is because, well...I clean my car, ALOT. Twice a day; once before I leave for the day, and again once I'm in for the nite. The problem is, during the day, my car stays immaculate, this is good, but my main problem is during the nite! Overnite the car sits and collects dust, and also now because of the season "pollen". I've parked my totally clean throughout the day car for the nite, and when I awoke the next more to get ready for work, the entire car looks like a Synergy Camaro. I'm talking the entire car is covered in pollen! Omg, it's like everywhere. Next, another big problem I'm experiencing is bugs! Omfg! These lil bast...while my car is parked over night, in the morning, I literally have 100s of bugs and mosquitos all over my car, apparently "trapped" in moisture just laying there; from the hood to the roof onto the trunk. It pisses me off to no end. So to cut down my work, and add another layer of protection to my car, I'm going to go ahead and purchase this outdoor cover. I can happily leave my car outside overnite while CLEAN and when I awake know I woke have hundreds of bugs stuck to my car and it's paint, I also won't have to worry about pollen covering my car. I can just get up in the morning, remove the cover, see the car STILL CLEAN, and maybe wipe the window here or there, 2 minutes tops, then roll out!!! Get the cover! __________________ S.I.M. SS(L99): American Racing Headers (LT) Magnaflow cat-back competition exhaust K&N typhoon CAI Aggressive cam. Tune Result*: 465rwhp/ 447rwtq. Satisfied.

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02-10-2010, 10:15 AM	#20
Silver Ice Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss-rs Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: RI Posts: 845 View My Garage	I bought the Silver one from GM. Fits great and looks great

02-10-2010, 10:30 AM	#21
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	If your car is parked in a garage, its okay. But if you plan to park outside then you need an outdoor cover, something that is water resistant and mold resistant. The OEM cover is not.

02-10-2010, 11:08 AM	#22
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I bought an OEM cover from a forum member for $200. I am using it to cover my car in the garage for the winter. It is pretty easy to put on by yourself and looks good. I'm happy with it. I agree with others about not putting it on and taking it off frequently. Anytime you touch the paint you risk scratching it. I'm just using it during winter storage.

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STRIKE ZONE Drives: 2010 ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ny Posts: 67	You would be better off painting garage walls and sealing the floor. I did this and get almost no dust now.

04-04-2010, 06:26 PM	#26
The Jerk Here but not really here. Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 33°58'45"N/118°1'54"W Posts: 698 View My Garage	Here's my concern...where I work out of and living surroundings, dirt is unavoidable in LA. Even when I had my Black Pathfinder, it was like watching the SUV change colors in about 8 hrs. I've seen in a couple posts that it can possibly do more damage to the paint having to cover/uncover daily but what other options are really out there? I plan on using it as a daily driver but the thought of not covering seems to me would make it worse than actually covering it and recovering on a daily basis.... Thoughts?

04-05-2010, 12:15 AM	#28
SuperSport17 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Drives: '10 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Posts: 52 View My Garage	i have the gm car cover and its not something i would recommend other than for looks and long term storage and it is a snug fit for sure. its one layer so theres nothing on the underside, which means if your going to be taking it on and off, you will be getting scratches especially around the edges and corners of the car. i got alot especially on the spoiler which i need to buff now. A cover with a microfiber cloth underside would be best.