Washing, Covering, and waxing questions

[CamaroCorvetteFerrari]

Wow, this is utterly fantastic. It is a lot of information and, quite honestly, feels overwhelming. But I do sincerely appreciate it.

What about seat covers? I intend to keep my car stock and just want to maintain its fit and finish. Inside, however, the only amenity I wish to add are seat covers, most likely just front (at least for now). Are there any recommended ones? Any to stay away from? The only other accessory I would add to the car is retractable front license plate bracket mount, because there is no way a drill is going near the car.

Thank you again.

[Darth_Emma]

I put a "no drill" bracket on my car. It isn't retractable, but it uses the existing bolts under the facia and clips to lower grill. I got it on ebay and it was very easy to install.

[CamaroCorvetteFerrari]

Darth_Emma,

Thank you. Would you be willing to share the product details of the "no drill" bracket you purchased, so I may explore ebay for it?

Thank you.

Jeff

Wanted to add I am eagerly excited about the dealer offering dupont paint protection. The way it was communicated to me was this program was new, like some sort of innovative breakthrough. I would imagine they offer it on other cars, but then he told me that GM is coming down to show this off; so, it must be something new. Otherwise, why not just put it as a dealer option for the camaro and why would GM have to come down to show it to the dealer if it was nothing new?

I hope it is not a scam and the product will offer what it claims to offer.

I did have one more thing to add:
I am scheduled to go to the dealer tomorrow morning and put on an active alarm, mud flaps, and wheel locks. They want to do it for 890, which is pretty expensive. The alarm was like 500. The wheel locks he said were like 25. And the mud flaps are the remainder. I'm not a gearhead or anything; so, I don't know how complicated putting mud flaps are or if the car needs to be raised or anything. How involving are installing mud flaps? Is it even worth it for protection??? Or, I am just wasting my money with mud flaps? Cause I am reading they have to drill in the wheel wall and I'm not crazy about any form of drilling into the car. Would I be better off just making sure to take care of the car's exterior, invest in caring for it, instead of mud flaps??? I am very interested in other people's opinions and what they would do and if they been in this situation. Maybe it is better to put the money towards chip paint protection, but don't know where that is done on Long Island, or if it can be done by the dealer.

Thank you all again!

[gofast908z]

Originally Posted by CamaroCorvetteFerrari

Darth_Emma,

Thank you. Would you be willing to share the product details of the "no drill" bracket you purchased, so I may explore ebay for it?

Thank you.

Jeff

Wanted to add I am eagerly excited about the dealer offering dupont paint protection. The way it was communicated to me was this program was new, like some sort of innovative breakthrough. I would imagine they offer it on other cars, but then he told me that GM is coming down to show this off; so, it must be something new. Otherwise, why not just put it as a dealer option for the camaro and why would GM have to come down to show it to the dealer if it was nothing new?

I hope it is not a scam and the product will offer what it claims to offer.

I did have one more thing to add:
I am scheduled to go to the dealer tomorrow morning and put on an active alarm, mud flaps, and wheel locks. They want to do it for 890, which is pretty expensive. The alarm was like 500. The wheel locks he said were like 25. And the mud flaps are the remainder. I'm not a gearhead or anything; so, I don't know how complicated putting mud flaps are or if the car needs to be raised or anything. How involving are installing mud flaps? Is it even worth it for protection??? Or, I am just wasting my money with mud flaps? Cause I am reading they have to drill in the wheel wall and I'm not crazy about any form of drilling into the car. Would I be better off just making sure to take care of the car's exterior, invest in caring for it, instead of mud flaps??? I am very interested in other people's opinions and what they would do and if they been in this situation. Maybe it is better to put the money towards chip paint protection, but don't know where that is done on Long Island, or if it can be done by the dealer.

Thank you all again!

Dealer applied "paint protection" = scam.

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by gofast908z

Dealer applied "paint protection" = scam.

A TOTAL RIPOFF!!!

Slow your roll man! The dealership is the last place I would recommend you get some of this stuff done, especially the alarm! They are marking that thing up twice what it cost. You need to slow down and do some research. The alarms being offered today are much better than the factory style that you are looking at and for that price, include some nice little perks. There are fly by night installers as well as professional places. You need to get in the phone book or on the web and start checking out some shops. The first vibe that you get when you walk through their doors is the one you should go with.

Again, slow down and start checking around for prices and options. You are so giddy about your ride that you are ripe to be taken advantage of. The mud flaps are a nice addition but man, they are ripping you on the price.

Slooooooooow dooooooown!

[CamaroCorvetteFerrari]

You are absolutely right. I am such a moron! By the time I got home today, I saw your post and it definitely hit me, even more so. I thought they were going to install the alarm integrated into the key fob. Nope, an extra alarm fob is attached. They put a led button the dash, on the left side of the steering wheel, out of sight, when I'm driving the car. I am not happy with the alarm. I think the passive GM alarm was quite sufficient now. So, I did a little research and found a great place in Queens, NY, called Queens Wireless Inc (contact: James, for anyone else interested), that will return my vehicle to stock, before the dealer installed the alarm, for A LOT less than the dealer charged to install. No way I'm going back to the dealer to take off the alarm. All these guys in queens do is alarms. They can even integrate remote start into my key fob for WAY WAY LESS than the dealer.

I learned my lesson. Like you said, I have to SLOW DOWN. I could've invested that money in something like seat covers, cleaning supplies, stuff like that. No more going to the dealer for this stuff.

Thank you again. I will SLOW DOWN and take it easy. I made a big mistake and I need to learn from it.

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by CamaroCorvetteFerrari

You are absolutely right. I am such a moron! By the time I got home today, I saw your post and it definitely hit me, even more so. I thought they were going to install the alarm integrated into the key fob. Nope, an extra alarm fob is attached. They put a led button the dash, on the left side of the steering wheel, out of sight, when I'm driving the car. I am not happy with the alarm. I think the passive GM alarm was quite sufficient now. So, I did a little research and found a great place in Queens, NY, called Queens Wireless Inc (contact: James, for anyone else interested), that will return my vehicle to stock, before the dealer installed the alarm, for A LOT less than the dealer charged to install. No way I'm going back to the dealer to take off the alarm. All these guys in queens do is alarms. They can even integrate remote start into my key fob for WAY WAY LESS than the dealer.

I learned my lesson. Like you said, I have to SLOW DOWN. I could've invested that money in something like seat covers, cleaning supplies, stuff like that. No more going to the dealer for this stuff.

Thank you again. I will SLOW DOWN and take it easy. I made a big mistake and I need to learn from it.

Yea, those Ferrari's are not cheap! You'll never get one blowing money like that!

[Imjaybird]

I just got an Evolution cover and am happy with it so far.

[CamaroDreams07]

I have a California Storm Weave Cover. It's not bad,, but I wish the inside of the cover was a little softer. Seems kinda rough. I've heard great things about the Noah from California Car Covers though. Kinda wishing I'd have grabbed that one.

You're gonna love this forum. You won't be able to thnk of a question somebody doesn't know the answer to. It's awesome.

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

I have a California Storm Weave Cover. It's not bad,, but I wish the inside of the cover was a little softer. Seems kinda rough. I've heard great things about the Noah from California Car Covers though. Kinda wishing I'd have grabbed that one.

You're gonna love this forum. You won't be able to thnk of a question somebody doesn't know the answer to. It's awesome.

The Noah is one that I am considering for my road trips. Very inexpensive for the protection that it provides. Excellent choice.

[JSkibisky]

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