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tmandoug1 · 11-10-2012, 06:05 PM

Ok, maybe it is me but I beautified the car and put my "outdoor cover" on it. Went out today and took the cover off and there were spots of dried salt wherever the seams lined up,,,,, I went through the roof. I assumed this "out door cover was water proof, was I wrong in this assumption? The white piece is on my cell phone so no freaking out.

Skylane765 · 11-10-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tmandoug1

Ok, maybe it is me but I beautified the car and put my "outdoor cover" on it. Went out today and took the cover off and there were spots of dried salt wherever the seams lined up,,,,, I went through the roof. I assumed this "out door cover was water proof, was I wrong in this assumption? The white piece is on my cell phone so no freaking out.

What car cover do you have, they have out door and a indoor? Is your cover two ply with white inside? Then a inside car cover. It did come with directions to not get wet.

The outdoor is not completely waterproof, there is a post about it a day ago.
A car cover has to let air in and out. Or the paint will look like plastic was put on it.

tmandoug1 · 11-10-2012, 06:16 PM

Outdoor cover.
Model number: 22863452

james347 · 11-10-2012, 06:20 PM

Car covers have to breathe, so not sure about true waterproof. Did those marks come off with some light buffing?

I have heard where some car covers will rub against the finish if left on for extended periods of time. Be mindful of windy days as the rub marks may be even worse.

Skylane765 · 11-10-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by james347

Car covers have to breathe, so not sure about true waterproof. Did those marks come off with some light buffing?

I have heard where some car covers will rub against the finish if left on for extended periods of time. Be mindful of windy days as the rub marks may be even worse.

Yes, wind will wear though the paint if left on for a long time. That is why the indoor cover is way softer. The outdoor cover is very smooth but stiff.

Buff that salt off with some wax, it should come right off. Most car covers are not completely waterproof.

shiner98 · 11-10-2012, 09:00 PM

where the heck did the salt come from? did you park it at the beach?

C586 · 11-10-2012, 09:11 PM

Any cover left on a car outside in the wind will destroy a cars finish. It's better to not cover the car than to cover it unless its inside.

tmandoug1 · 11-10-2012, 09:50 PM

Lesson learned.

2010 SSRS · 11-10-2012, 10:01 PM

all car covers suck when the weather gets bad

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 11-10-2012, 10:10 PM

Sorry to see that.....

SSOOCH · 11-10-2012, 10:30 PM

I only use a car cover in the garage and only after I've just detailed the car. They will scratch and in the wind they will destroy your paint!!!

shiner98 · 11-10-2012, 10:45 PM

I don't usee car covers or micro fiber as they will scratch. However, I will be forced to use my car cover when I visit my mom on Thanksgiving because she has cats !

Vikas2k · 11-10-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by C586

It's better to not cover the car than to cover it unless its inside.

Wow. I couldn't have imagined that.

ZL1 Spoked · 11-10-2012, 10:51 PM

I double cover, outdoor cover over indoor cover. Prevents scratching, keeps it fresh and clean. ZR1 and Stingray are inside, so the Z has to sleep outside.

11-10-2012, 06:05 PM	#1
tmandoug1 Deep Sea Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Posts: 969 View My Garage	Outdoor ZL1 Car Cover %$#@$ Ok, maybe it is me but I beautified the car and put my "outdoor cover" on it. Went out today and took the cover off and there were spots of dried salt wherever the seams lined up,,,,, I went through the roof. I assumed this "out door cover was water proof, was I wrong in this assumption? The white piece is on my cell phone so no freaking out. Attached Images

11-10-2012, 06:16 PM	#3
tmandoug1 Deep Sea Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Posts: 969 View My Garage	Outdoor cover. Model number: 22863452 Attached Images

11-10-2012, 10:01 PM	#9
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	all car covers suck when the weather gets bad __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

11-10-2012, 10:30 PM	#11
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I only use a car cover in the garage and only after I've just detailed the car. They will scratch and in the wind they will destroy your paint!!! __________________

11-10-2012, 10:51 PM	#14
ZL1 Spoked Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,131	I double cover, outdoor cover over indoor cover. Prevents scratching, keeps it fresh and clean. ZR1 and Stingray are inside, so the Z has to sleep outside. __________________ -2013 Camaro ZL1-Black Stripe Package-Ambient Light Kit-Subwoofer Package-Sunroof-Suede Package-NAV MYLINK-MANUAL BABY-Dual Vented Fenders-Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert -Black 10 Spoke Wheels 604 RWHP 602 LBS/TQ

11-10-2012, 06:20 PM	#4
james347 Drives: 2006 Crownline Join Date: May 2012 Location: . Posts: 700	Car covers have to breathe, so not sure about true waterproof. Did those marks come off with some light buffing? I have heard where some car covers will rub against the finish if left on for extended periods of time. Be mindful of windy days as the rub marks may be even worse.

11-10-2012, 09:00 PM	#6
shiner98 Drives: 13 AshGray M6 ZL1 w/Nav/ECF/Sunroof Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Galveston, TX Posts: 76	where the heck did the salt come from? did you park it at the beach?

11-10-2012, 09:11 PM	#7
C586 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY Posts: 1,117	Any cover left on a car outside in the wind will destroy a cars finish. It's better to not cover the car than to cover it unless its inside.

11-10-2012, 09:50 PM	#8
tmandoug1 Deep Sea Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Posts: 969 View My Garage	Lesson learned.

11-10-2012, 10:10 PM	#10
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	Sorry to see that.....

11-10-2012, 10:45 PM	#12
shiner98 Drives: 13 AshGray M6 ZL1 w/Nav/ECF/Sunroof Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Galveston, TX Posts: 76	I don't usee car covers or micro fiber as they will scratch. However, I will be forced to use my car cover when I visit my mom on Thanksgiving because she has cats !