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05-11-2011, 02:25 AM
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Location: Wyoming
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NO GARAGE!!!
Hey guys! Was just wondering if there was any good advice out there to protect my car...I don't have a garage, ordered my 2SS May 1st and am expecting it to be delivered sometime next month. I've talked to several buddies about it and some of the recommendations I'm getting is to get a car cover (I hear they scratch paint :() or to get a clear "car bra." I've looked into these "car bra's" and they seem like the best option overall, but cost an arm and a leg. Any other good recommendations out there? I'm stationed in Cheyenne, so you can imagine all the dust and what-not that could possibly hurt my vehicle :(.
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05-11-2011, 02:28 AM
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Butter Bar!
Drives: 2011 SS, 1998 Trans Am Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Patrick AFB, FL
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Car cover? I have one for mine, but you gotta make sure the car is clean before you put it on, or it's rug the dirt around and scratch the paint.
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05-11-2011, 02:36 AM
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The Krazzy bytch
Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much
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wash it alot lol.
then store it in the winter. we have a two car garage but with 9 cars most of them have to sit out side lol.
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05-11-2011, 02:39 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010
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Car cover
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05-11-2011, 03:06 AM
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Exactly. You can buy some really nice car covers that have a soft padding inside. But like this guy said, make sure the car is washed and clean everytime you put it on. If you have a drive way, you can buy a good size tent like thing that has a roof and sides and just park your car inside of that. Depending on where you live in the states and if you get a lot of storms with hail, I would look into getting this tent thing. Not sure what those are really called, but it would work. |
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05-11-2011, 03:16 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro LT2/RS Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ames, IA
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I would be careful before buying a car cover. I have seen a huge windstorm blow down trees and my gazebo 100 yards from where it was before. It would suck to have your $200 plus car cover ripped up from some wind that otherwise wouldn't have hurt your car.
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05-11-2011, 03:17 AM
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Don't Like it? Suggit.
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No garage either, got 2 cars out in the weather. Do you park in a place where you could utilize an EZ-Up?
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05-11-2011, 03:42 AM
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I live in an apartment complex so space is very limited :(
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05-11-2011, 04:02 AM
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Don't Like it? Suggit.
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Clear bras are meant to protect the car from pebbles and small debris that may assault the car while you're on the road, but won't do much for you against weather or UV rays. A cover is what you want. Just remember to uncover the car whenever it gets nasty outside. Oh and don't forget to wax the car. Wax is going to be your greatest ally in this case, especially if she's your DD.
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05-11-2011, 04:45 AM
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05-11-2011, 04:59 AM
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Drives: IBM 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Antonio, TX
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I've had my camaro out in the open since I got it about 4 months ago, and picked up a all weather car cover for about 25 bucks. I also got a 6 month unlimited hands free car wash for about $50 from groupon so I think this will hold me to mid-june when I finally get my garage. Just make sure you park it in a spot where only 1 person can park next to you and park opposite of your door where they open it away from your car and not towards.
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05-11-2011, 08:00 AM
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Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Las Cruces, NM
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My car is outside all the time too. Just wash it often and get a good product to protect your paint. Wax, sealant, polish whatever route you decide to go. Your car will do fine out in the elements if you take the right steps to protect your paint.
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05-11-2011, 08:06 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Maryland
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Just throw a couple coats of wax on there you should be good
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05-11-2011, 08:10 AM
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F Body owner
Drives: ex 2002 ILE SS Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Bloomington, IL
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Something to think about for your the above advice, (which is very good) Don't get a car cover that advertises that its a Camaro. No stripes or lettering, just one way to draw additional thieves/etc... Just a thought
(thought I'd have a better first post....) |
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