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sappy · 03-16-2013, 02:41 PM

I am leaving on my deployment whiten a few weeks

. To prevent any theft/damage to my car i rented a spot in secure car storage facility. the only thing is a E-3 such as myself cant afford to have it inside the building.

so i am living near Seattle. tons of rain/salt, not to mention all the birds dropping bombs taking my clear coat off. i will be gone up to 8 -9 months.

what kind is the best car cover for me (if any). i have looked around but couldnt find one that fit my needs exactly and i know if i leave it uncovered im going to get back and have ruined paint job.

the only thing i would really like is for it to have some way to attach underneath so it wont blow away.

help

CamaroDreams07 · 03-16-2013, 02:42 PM

I have a Covercraft NOAH and it's great. I use it if my car will be sitting for a while.

It does have a cable w/ lock that goes underneath to secure it.

sappy · 03-16-2013, 02:53 PM

do you think it will be able to breathe and stand up against time like what im going for?

CamaroDreams07 · 03-16-2013, 03:25 PM

Yes that's what it's designed for.

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POWERMAN · 03-16-2013, 04:54 PM

What steps can one take to prevent bald spots on tires during storage?

AbsoluteMayheM · 03-16-2013, 06:04 PM

Powerman, I am not sure if you have to leave your keys when you rent the place or not. If you do make sure you take photos of the odometer when you park it.. I would also inform them that I have pictures of the odometer so they can pick someone else's car to joyride in.

I assume you are going to call the insurance and tell them its in storage. Make sure you get whatever coverage you can for replacement. You should have a lower insurance payment, just make sure you ask what options you have for replacement. If my car was damaged enough to be replaced, I would want at least a new 2013 to replace my 2011. I think its called GAP insurance option.

AbsoluteMayheM · 03-16-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by POWERMAN

What steps can one take to prevent bald spots on tires during storage?

If you get to park it yourself you can put down some thick plastic on the cement, then some carpet on top of the plastic, then park it on the carpet. You can sometimes go to carpet places and just ask for some scraps. They usually have tons of that shit. Its called end of roll.

I think what happens is the pavement or cement leches moisture out of the rubber. So the barrier prevents that leching.

Not sure if that helps.

dragon22 · 03-16-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by POWERMAN

What steps can one take to prevent bald spots on tires during storage?

If you mean flat spots on your tires, Adams Polishes has these available. A bit expensive...IMO...but if they work...

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-793-a...ace-ramps.aspx

sappy · 03-16-2013, 09:00 PM

i had to break down and rent a inside unit.. asked about break in.. lady said "oh we have a good lot only a couple every few months".... apparently the crime around the city is alot worse around other areas. they just hop the secured fence break a window for the cars in the outdoor storage and steal whatevers inside.. and let me tell you my car no question was the nicest thing out there if i parked in that lot.

Sapper12b · 03-16-2013, 09:12 PM

Sappy , when my unit got deployed the command was able to secure a storage facility for the cars of the soldiers being deployed. Is your unit not doing anything similar?

*The_Blur* · 03-16-2013, 09:21 PM

I'm fairly surprised there isn't a secured perimeter on base where you can leave the Camaro.

Zeus95 · 03-16-2013, 09:35 PM

Stay safe and Thank you !! If you lived in Chicago Area I would store it for you for free.
Be safe.

sappy · 03-16-2013, 10:00 PM

my command is an aircraft carrier, on a medium sized base. The base is allowing long term parking but its RIGHT next to the ocean. so

salt would be a huge issue along with the millions of seagulls.. the biggest problem is the sailors themselves. there are bad people in

every part of the world and a few get into the military sadly. The shipmates and contractors that are left on base have nothing better

to do and the long term lot is well known that if its there, the owner is no where close. The worst part is the MA's do patrol 24/7 and if

you vehicle is broken into they will take a pic of it and inform the command.. thats it. then your car sits in the elements for 6 months

with no window and your helpless.

sappy · 03-16-2013, 10:01 PM

thank you zeus thats very kind

03-16-2013, 02:41 PM	#1
sappy Drives: white 2011 1lt Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: warren pa Posts: 180	Deployment Help I am leaving on my deployment whiten a few weeks. To prevent any theft/damage to my car i rented a spot in secure car storage facility. the only thing is a E-3 such as myself cant afford to have it inside the building. so i am living near Seattle. tons of rain/salt, not to mention all the birds dropping bombs taking my clear coat off. i will be gone up to 8 -9 months. what kind is the best car cover for me (if any). i have looked around but couldnt find one that fit my needs exactly and i know if i leave it uncovered im going to get back and have ruined paint job. the only thing i would really like is for it to have some way to attach underneath so it wont blow away. help

03-16-2013, 02:42 PM	#2
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	I have a Covercraft NOAH and it's great. I use it if my car will be sitting for a while. It does have a cable w/ lock that goes underneath to secure it. __________________ [B]

03-16-2013, 03:25 PM	#4
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Yes that's what it's designed for. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]

03-16-2013, 06:04 PM	#6
AbsoluteMayheM LongTimeLurker Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS Convertible L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Napanee, Ontario Posts: 434 View My Garage	Powerman, I am not sure if you have to leave your keys when you rent the place or not. If you do make sure you take photos of the odometer when you park it.. I would also inform them that I have pictures of the odometer so they can pick someone else's car to joyride in. I assume you are going to call the insurance and tell them its in storage. Make sure you get whatever coverage you can for replacement. You should have a lower insurance payment, just make sure you ask what options you have for replacement. If my car was damaged enough to be replaced, I would want at least a new 2013 to replace my 2011. I think its called GAP insurance option. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS

03-16-2013, 09:21 PM	#11
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	I'm fairly surprised there isn't a secured perimeter on base where you can leave the Camaro. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

03-16-2013, 02:53 PM	#3
sappy Drives: white 2011 1lt Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: warren pa Posts: 180	do you think it will be able to breathe and stand up against time like what im going for?

03-16-2013, 04:54 PM	#5
POWERMAN Drives: '13 Charger Sxt+ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 321	What steps can one take to prevent bald spots on tires during storage?

03-16-2013, 09:00 PM	#9
sappy Drives: white 2011 1lt Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: warren pa Posts: 180	i had to break down and rent a inside unit.. asked about break in.. lady said "oh we have a good lot only a couple every few months".... apparently the crime around the city is alot worse around other areas. they just hop the secured fence break a window for the cars in the outdoor storage and steal whatevers inside.. and let me tell you my car no question was the nicest thing out there if i parked in that lot.

03-16-2013, 09:12 PM	#10
Sapper12b HTCC Member Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	Sappy , when my unit got deployed the command was able to secure a storage facility for the cars of the soldiers being deployed. Is your unit not doing anything similar?

03-16-2013, 09:35 PM	#12
Zeus95 Drives: IOM 2010 - 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Forest - ILL Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	Stay safe and Thank you !! If you lived in Chicago Area I would store it for you for free. Be safe. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IOM Upgrades: Fastlane CAI / SLP II Loudmouth axle back / V Max Ported TB / Kook's Step Long Tube Headers / High flow cats / Straightline Tune / BMR front & rear sway bars / Hotchkin End Links / Hurst Short Throw. LG ZR28 Wheels 1 of 2 sets made. Pfadt trailing arms / Diff Bushings & Sub Frame bushings / 1LE Axle & Hubs.

03-16-2013, 10:00 PM	#13
sappy Drives: white 2011 1lt Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: warren pa Posts: 180	my command is an aircraft carrier, on a medium sized base. The base is allowing long term parking but its RIGHT next to the ocean. so salt would be a huge issue along with the millions of seagulls.. the biggest problem is the sailors themselves. there are bad people in every part of the world and a few get into the military sadly. The shipmates and contractors that are left on base have nothing better to do and the long term lot is well known that if its there, the owner is no where close. The worst part is the MA's do patrol 24/7 and if you vehicle is broken into they will take a pic of it and inform the command.. thats it. then your car sits in the elements for 6 months with no window and your helpless.

03-16-2013, 10:01 PM	#14
sappy Drives: white 2011 1lt Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: warren pa Posts: 180	thank you zeus thats very kind