Looking for a quality, non fitted cover - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Kevin · 03-29-2016

I don't drive my Z as much as I should, yeah I know it's my fault, but when I'm not driving it I'd like to keep it covered without having to fight with the fitted cover I have now. Does anyone know of a non-fitted cover that's not a bed sheet out there for our cars?

BigJohn · 03-29-2016

A good C5 cover would work fine; that is what I use.

Kevin · 03-30-2016

Never thought of that john, thanks

Mystic ZR-1 · 03-30-2016

Is the car garaged?
If not, a fitted one is better for outside use.
Might be a little harder to put on, but better
in the wind etc.
And John, keeps the pine needles out too...

Kevin · 03-30-2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Is the car garaged?
If not, a fitted one is better for outside use.
Might be a little harder to put on, but better
in the wind etc.
And John, keeps the pine needles out too...

the car is garaged. I just need to keep just and other crap off the car while it's parked during the week

BigJohn · 03-30-2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Is the car garaged?
If not, a fitted one is better for outside use.
Might be a little harder to put on, but better
in the wind etc.
And John, keeps the pine needles out too...

The pine needles get everywhere!
Heck I have had them in my underwear!

KILLSHOTS · 03-30-2016

Not sure if you've ever considered this, but I've found that most folks have serious misconceptions about covers being "protective". If you care about your car's finish, then the only time a cover should be used is immediately after the car has been thoroughly cleaned. And if the cover is ever used on an even slightly dusty car, then the cover should be thoroughly cleaned before being used again. Why? Ask yourself, would you wipe your dusty or dirty car with a dry towel? If you did, you'd just be grinding microscopic rocks into your paint. Stretching a cover over a dusty car is the same thing. Unless used properly, covers hurt your finish, and this is especially dangerous for dark colors. Just food for thought; unless you want to clean the car every week immediately before garaging and covering it, you may be doing yourself more harm than good.

03-29-2016	#1
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Looking for a quality, non fitted cover I don't drive my Z as much as I should, yeah I know it's my fault, but when I'm not driving it I'd like to keep it covered without having to fight with the fitted cover I have now. Does anyone know of a non-fitted cover that's not a bed sheet out there for our cars? __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

03-29-2016	#2
BigJohn Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ledyard,CT Posts: 8,151	Re: Looking for a quality, non fitted cover A good C5 cover would work fine; that is what I use.

03-30-2016	#3
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: Looking for a quality, non fitted cover Never thought of that john, thanks __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

03-30-2016	#4
Mystic ZR-1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mystic CT Posts: 2,623	Re: Looking for a quality, non fitted cover Is the car garaged? If not, a fitted one is better for outside use. Might be a little harder to put on, but better in the wind etc. And John, keeps the pine needles out too...

03-30-2016	#7
KILLSHOTS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 860	Re: Looking for a quality, non fitted cover Not sure if you've ever considered this, but I've found that most folks have serious misconceptions about covers being "protective". If you care about your car's finish, then the only time a cover should be used is immediately after the car has been thoroughly cleaned. And if the cover is ever used on an even slightly dusty car, then the cover should be thoroughly cleaned before being used again. Why? Ask yourself, would you wipe your dusty or dirty car with a dry towel? If you did, you'd just be grinding microscopic rocks into your paint. Stretching a cover over a dusty car is the same thing. Unless used properly, covers hurt your finish, and this is especially dangerous for dark colors. Just food for thought; unless you want to clean the car every week immediately before garaging and covering it, you may be doing yourself more harm than good.