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solo40oz · 04-22-2010, 12:03 AM

My Camaro doesn't get a spot in the garage right now....and I'm looking for something that will attempt to protect from possible hail damage. So my questions are:

1) those of you that bought the factory cover - is it padded? Would it protect from small/medium size hail? Can you tie it down?

2) Anyone have any experience with these covers from high end motorsports?
http://www.high-end-motorsports.com/...ers-ss-rs.html

masterofpuppets · 04-22-2010, 12:08 AM

I have the noah cover from high end. I love it. Fits great. When you order it you can either just opt for the string tie that comes with it, or the extra lock/cable tie down that adds like $15 if I remember right.

Big Brunsy · 04-22-2010, 03:57 AM

factory cover, while looks great, would do little against hail. It does have spots where you could put a lock/cable on it to tie it down.

moultron · 04-22-2010, 05:52 AM

I recently made a purchase of the Covercraft Noah. I researched every cover made in great depth. Realize this, no matter where you buy a "Noah" from it is made by Covercraft. Even California Car Covers buys all their covers from Covercraft and just renames them for their own marketing. After about 30 phone calls and numerous PMs with other memebrs I made my purchase about 2 motnhs ago and am very satisfied with this cover. It works great in the rain, sun, etc... As far as the cover not blolwing off, well that is impossible if you only use the attached locking cable or string. Go to Home Depot and get yourself 4 rubber tipped, spring loaded clamps and attach 1 under each corner of the cover to the car. For the best price....hands down call Mike at this contact info:

Mike's Custom
1-800-498-7882 (toll-free)

Tell him Sean from Florida sent ya. He will give a better deal then his e-bay prices.

Good Luck!

Chief Bob · 04-22-2010, 06:01 AM

I have a Covercraft Noah---hands down best cover for protection

EdRedCamaro2 · 04-22-2010, 06:39 AM

I got a Covercraft Evolution through ProperAutoCare.com. I use it when I store my Camaro over the winter. I provided a link below for the various types of covers available for the Camaro. These people have given me great service!

http://216.60.144.111/ecatcust/getx....d=903263524604

v6sonoma · 04-22-2010, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterofpuppets

I have the noah cover from high end. I love it. Fits great. When you order it you can either just opt for the string tie that comes with it, or the extra lock/cable tie down that adds like $15 if I remember right.

+1

Great cover I got mine in black looks great fits perfect.

Michael_Js · 04-22-2010, 10:43 AM

I have the Noah through Ca Car covers. good cover. One thing to note - at least it's my belief, that a car cover will scratch the finish of the car. I have many, many layers of Zaino on my car - PC swirls out a couple of times, and no matter how careful I am cleaning the car before covering, it always has scratches & swirls. I think it's part of life with a car cover ;( mine also lives outside and when i park at work after driving there, I cover her also.

KIZE · 04-27-2010, 03:12 PM

I have the GM cover. Fits like a glove - has pockets for the side mirrors and the shark fin antenna. But it is not padded at all.

Maxspeed · 10-30-2011, 04:52 PM

I have mine in a garage. Should I go with a heavy padded cover to keep the kids from bumping the car or just a light dust cover, or none at all?

cruznls · 10-30-2011, 05:23 PM

Noah is a type of fabric made by Kimberly Clark....
We have covers from Wolf & California Car Cover.
The Noah material is the same...
It's good for outdoor use...
But for dents & dings you might want to check out
the "Stormweave" fabric.

Remember all covers when used outside will not last forever...........

04-22-2010, 12:03 AM	#1
solo40oz Drives: My wife crazy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 740 View My Garage	need input about car covers My Camaro doesn't get a spot in the garage right now....and I'm looking for something that will attempt to protect from possible hail damage. So my questions are: 1) those of you that bought the factory cover - is it padded? Would it protect from small/medium size hail? Can you tie it down? 2) Anyone have any experience with these covers from high end motorsports? http://www.high-end-motorsports.com/...ers-ss-rs.html

04-22-2010, 12:08 AM	#2
masterofpuppets Pulling your strings Drives: My girlfriend crazy with car talk Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,246	I have the noah cover from high end. I love it. Fits great. When you order it you can either just opt for the string tie that comes with it, or the extra lock/cable tie down that adds like $15 if I remember right. __________________

04-22-2010, 05:52 AM	#4
moultron Drives: 2ss Inferno Orange Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hudson, FL (NW Tampa area) Posts: 102 View My Garage	I recently made a purchase of the Covercraft Noah. I researched every cover made in great depth. Realize this, no matter where you buy a "Noah" from it is made by Covercraft. Even California Car Covers buys all their covers from Covercraft and just renames them for their own marketing. After about 30 phone calls and numerous PMs with other memebrs I made my purchase about 2 motnhs ago and am very satisfied with this cover. It works great in the rain, sun, etc... As far as the cover not blolwing off, well that is impossible if you only use the attached locking cable or string. Go to Home Depot and get yourself 4 rubber tipped, spring loaded clamps and attach 1 under each corner of the cover to the car. For the best price....hands down call Mike at this contact info: Mike's Custom 1-800-498-7882 (toll-free) Tell him Sean from Florida sent ya. He will give a better deal then his e-bay prices. Good Luck! __________________ *Sean M.* http://gallery.me.com/seanmoulton/100013

04-22-2010, 06:01 AM	#5
Chief Bob Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 SIM CTF Car M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 883	I have a Covercraft Noah---hands down best cover for protection __________________ 2012 ZL1,CTF Car, SIM MN6, Polished Wheels,The Rare Flat Black Insert. Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

04-22-2010, 06:39 AM	#6
EdRedCamaro2 4BC Motorsports Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 215 View My Garage	I got a Covercraft Evolution through ProperAutoCare.com. I use it when I store my Camaro over the winter. I provided a link below for the various types of covers available for the Camaro. These people have given me great service! http://216.60.144.111/ecatcust/getx....d=903263524604 __________________ 1SS/RJT/Sunroof TPW 9/7/09 3800: 9/14/09 Arrived 9/24/09 "In racing, they say that your car goes where your eyes go...I know it's true; racing doesn't lie" The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

04-22-2010, 03:57 AM	#3
Big Brunsy Drives: 2010 supercharged LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,235 View My Garage	factory cover, while looks great, would do little against hail. It does have spots where you could put a lock/cable on it to tie it down.

04-22-2010, 10:43 AM	#8
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	I have the Noah through Ca Car covers. good cover. One thing to note - at least it's my belief, that a car cover will scratch the finish of the car. I have many, many layers of Zaino on my car - PC swirls out a couple of times, and no matter how careful I am cleaning the car before covering, it always has scratches & swirls. I think it's part of life with a car cover ;( mine also lives outside and when i park at work after driving there, I cover her also. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

04-27-2010, 03:12 PM	#9
KIZE www.gkiser.com Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, Auto, Summit White. R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 431	I have the GM cover. Fits like a glove - has pockets for the side mirrors and the shark fin antenna. But it is not padded at all.

10-30-2011, 04:52 PM	#10
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	I have mine in a garage. Should I go with a heavy padded cover to keep the kids from bumping the car or just a light dust cover, or none at all?

10-30-2011, 05:23 PM	#11
cruznls cruznls Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 260 View My Garage	Noah is a type of fabric made by Kimberly Clark.... We have covers from Wolf & California Car Cover. The Noah material is the same... It's good for outdoor use... But for dents & dings you might want to check out the "Stormweave" fabric. Remember all covers when used outside will not last forever...........

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