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rangomr · 08-12-2010, 09:51 PM

I've got a two-tone car cover that's under the car-port when I'm not at a car show or maybe drive it around town some times. Thanks for your articles even thus I knew about most of it but I'm sure still "Teachable" at my old age. Looking to get a 2011 Camaro which will be the SG color.

Junkman2008 · 08-13-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AUS10BMX

As far as the OEM cover, it is your best bet. My dealer threw it in with the purchase of my car, and man does it fit perfect in every way possible... It's not to tight, not to lose, and fits exactly PERFECT, I promise.

When I'm not gonna drive it for a few days, I wash my car and clean it all up, pull it in the garage and immediately cover it.

I am so off topic with this but I noticed your spot cooler. Have you had any trouble out of it and how is it at keeping the garage cool? I have two myself and they both lasted about 2 lousy years.

AUS10BMX · 08-13-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

I am so off topic with this but I noticed your spot cooler. Have you had any trouble out of it and how is it at keeping the garage cool? I have two myself and they both lasted about 2 lousy years.

Its like having A/C at full blast! I have to lab dogs that stay in the garage, and the car of course, haha, so it's nice to keep it cool. It works great, I have had mine for 2 years got it from Lowe's on sale and its still running strong, no problems. It's pretty big. Usually set it on 69-70 and it will hold that temp. Hot and humid here in Eastern North Carolina so its nice to have. As long as I shut the garage fast it holds its temp.

Junkman2008 · 08-13-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AUS10BMX

Its like having A/C at full blast! I have to lab dogs that stay in the garage, and the car of course, haha, so it's nice to keep it cool. It works great, I have had mine for 2 years got it from Lowe's on sale and its still running strong, no problems. It's pretty big. Usually set it on 69-70 and it will hold that temp. Hot and humid here in Eastern North Carolina so its nice to have. As long as I shut the garage fast it holds its temp.

Cool. I got mine at Lowe's too! You're lucky!

04Ram2500Hemi · 08-25-2010, 12:21 PM

There is some good stuff in this thread- I'm glad it was pointed out to me.

Parabolica · 08-17-2012, 12:38 PM

Digging up an old thread via the search function...

In the market for a cover. I live in an apartment complex with a covered spot. I generally wash the car once a week and use a California duster just about every time I drive it. It sits sometimes for days but generally very little dust accumulates. I say generally, because my jackhole gardeners come around sometimes 3 times a week with leaf blowers.

This is what those bungholes have done to my JUST-WASHED car in the past:

After about 3x of me bitching to the manager and asking them to pay for a wash each time (not to mention the scratches and dings from flying rocks), they don't use the blowers near my car anymore. But, even if they don't come within 20 feet, they kick up so much dust in a few seconds it still covers the car like it's been sitting out there for several days.

Since I can't wash it everyday, my main concern is scratching the paint with the cover. I'm considering the Noah. Would using the California duster on the car be enough before putting on the cover? Or is not using a cover the better option here?

Junkman2008 · 08-17-2012, 12:50 PM

First, I seriously question HOW you are using the California Duster. If you are using it the way MOST people do, you are doing way more damage than the landscaping guys are doing. In your situation with that amount of dust sitting on the car, you would be better off using a Air Force Master Blaster to remove the dirt instead of your CA duster. Second, the only time you ever use a car cover is directly after you have washed and dried the car. I clearly state that in this thread. Any other time is going to result in scratches. Once a car has set outside or has been driven, it is at that point DIRTY and either needs to be washed or NOT covered at all.

You need to take a look at this thread concerning dust on your vehicle. You also should invest in either a $30 leaf blower from Sears to remove the dust off your car or the Master Blaster, due to the amount of dust on your car. It is much safer to blow that amount of dust off the car than touching it with anything.

Upsman96 · 10-01-2012, 09:58 PM

Just ordered my Covercraft Weathershield HP Car Cover for my soon to be delivered 2013 coupe. Hope to make the Junkman proud.

Thanks for the tips and hope this does the job for my 4 season weather here in MD. No garage to help her out.

Junkman2008 · 10-02-2012, 04:00 AM

I can tell you that you are going to be very happy with that car cover. just make sure that you watch my video on properly covering and uncovering your vehicle.

babaron · 10-02-2012, 05:16 AM

I need to buy a Coverking or Covercraft car cover now. Any discounts available for these?

Junkman2008 · 10-02-2012, 08:12 AM

If you can find a forum that they support, you will probably find a coupon code.

J-n-J's mid life crisis · 01-07-2015, 08:22 AM

Great information, thanx.

Dmpsix · 02-27-2015, 02:22 PM

Thanks for the info.

Mine is a weekend warrior now.

So I'll be choosing from one of these indoor car covers.

http://www.southerncarparts.com/2010...c-711_728.html

Amazing write up

Junkman2008 · 02-27-2015, 03:10 PM

The link to the fabrics guide in my initial post is no longer any good. Here's the new link.

08-17-2012, 12:50 PM	#21
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	First, I seriously question HOW you are using the California Duster. If you are using it the way MOST people do, you are doing way more damage than the landscaping guys are doing. In your situation with that amount of dust sitting on the car, you would be better off using a Air Force Master Blaster to remove the dirt instead of your CA duster. Second, the only time you ever use a car cover is directly after you have washed and dried the car. I clearly state that in this thread. Any other time is going to result in scratches. Once a car has set outside or has been driven, it is at that point DIRTY and either needs to be washed or NOT covered at all. You need to take a look at this thread concerning dust on your vehicle. You also should invest in either a $30 leaf blower from Sears to remove the dust off your car or the Master Blaster, due to the amount of dust on your car. It is much safer to blow that amount of dust off the car than touching it with anything. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

10-01-2012, 09:58 PM	#22
Upsman96 Drives: '13 Camaro 2SS Black/Majove w/Hurst Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Forest Hill, Maryland Posts: 146	Just ordered my Covercraft Weathershield HP Car Cover for my soon to be delivered 2013 coupe. Hope to make the Junkman proud. Thanks for the tips and hope this does the job for my 4 season weather here in MD. No garage to help her out. __________________ 1100 Order Placed - 9/7/12 3800 Vehicle Produced 9/27/2012 6000 Vehicle Delivered 10/8/2012

10-02-2012, 04:00 AM	#23
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	I can tell you that you are going to be very happy with that car cover. just make sure that you watch my video on properly covering and uncovering your vehicle. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

10-02-2012, 05:16 AM	#24
babaron Totally into it Drives: '67 427vette/'11 Pacecar/'02 BMW ci Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 653 View My Garage	I need to buy a Coverking or Covercraft car cover now. Any discounts available for these? __________________ ____________________________________THERE MUST BE A SUPPORT GROUP FOR THIS ADDICTION. AM I IN THE RIGHT PLACE?

10-02-2012, 08:12 AM	#25
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	If you can find a forum that they support, you will probably find a coupon code. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

08-12-2010, 09:51 PM	#15
rangomr Drives: Oracle Camaro has all the bells & Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Boston, VA Posts: 337	I've got a two-tone car cover that's under the car-port when I'm not at a car show or maybe drive it around town some times. Thanks for your articles even thus I knew about most of it but I'm sure still "Teachable" at my old age. Looking to get a 2011 Camaro which will be the SG color.

08-25-2010, 12:21 PM	#19
04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	There is some good stuff in this thread- I'm glad it was pointed out to me.

08-17-2012, 12:38 PM	#20
Parabolica Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA. Posts: 309	Digging up an old thread via the search function... In the market for a cover. I live in an apartment complex with a covered spot. I generally wash the car once a week and use a California duster just about every time I drive it. It sits sometimes for days but generally very little dust accumulates. I say generally, because my jackhole gardeners come around sometimes 3 times a week with leaf blowers. This is what those bungholes have done to my JUST-WASHED car in the past: After about 3x of me bitching to the manager and asking them to pay for a wash each time (not to mention the scratches and dings from flying rocks), they don't use the blowers near my car anymore. But, even if they don't come within 20 feet, they kick up so much dust in a few seconds it still covers the car like it's been sitting out there for several days. Since I can't wash it everyday, my main concern is scratching the paint with the cover. I'm considering the Noah. Would using the California duster on the car be enough before putting on the cover? Or is not using a cover the better option here?

01-07-2015, 08:22 AM	#26
J-n-J's mid life crisis Drives: 2SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 18	Great information, thanx.

02-27-2015, 02:22 PM	#27
Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,862	Thanks for the info. Mine is a weekend warrior now. So I'll be choosing from one of these indoor car covers. http://www.southerncarparts.com/2010...c-711_728.html Amazing write up

02-27-2015, 03:10 PM	#28
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	The link to the fabrics guide in my initial post is no longer any good. Here's the new link. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

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