It's time for a good winter NAP. - Page 2

22SS1LE · 11-23-2022, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jamala00

So which is it? And if you don't need a car cover because your car doesn't get dirty over winter, why would you have to wash it? See if you had a car cover on your car it wouldn't get dusty. I've been covering cars and bikes for 30+ years. Never once has any car cover scratched my paint. What do you cover your car with a blue tarp LOL...

Why would i care about dust and waste time and money putting a cover on that WILL scratch your paint.
Dust isnt going to cause any problems on the car and a simple wash will be much safer than putting on a cover and taking it off no matter how soft you think it is.
I wouldnt use a car cover if it was free and given with a extra $500

jamala00 · 11-23-2022, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 22SS1LE

Why would i care about dust and waste time and money putting a cover on that WILL scratch your paint.
Dust isnt going to cause any problems on the car and a simple wash will be much safer than putting on a cover and taking it off no matter how soft you think it is.
I wouldn't use a car cover if it was free and given with a extra $500

Great...! hmmm... I must be doing it wrong... 30+ years of using covers and no scratches... I guess I'll have to try harder, I have to be doing it wrong since you told me I "WILL"

Camaro fanboy · 11-23-2022, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 22SS1LE

Why would i care about dust and waste time and money putting a cover on that WILL scratch your paint.
Dust isnt going to cause any problems on the car and a simple wash will be much safer than putting on a cover and taking it off no matter how soft you think it is.
I wouldnt use a car cover if it was free and given with a extra $500

same here. i light covering of dust is no problem. no way i'de put anything over my paintwork. come spring my car just gets a feather duster on it

22SS1LE · 11-23-2022, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jamala00

Great...! hmmm... I must be doing it wrong... 30+ years of using covers and no scratches... I guess I'll have to try harder, I have to be doing it wrong since you told me I "WILL"

I am sure you have a lower threshold of what a scratch is on the paint

Continue to use what you want. I can care less about your car.
I wont ever use one

Wyzz Kydd · 11-23-2022, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin0311

25 here this morning upstate NY
Tons of dust over the 5-6 months the covers are on and im way off the road

Very nice garage. I don't blame you for parking over the winter. I spent three winters at West Point (civilian), two winters in Rochester and two winters in NYC. It seemed like every year someone was saying 'it's colder than it's ever been' or 'record snowfall'.

Jus Cruisin · 11-23-2022, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jamala00

Great...! hmmm... I must be doing it wrong... 30+ years of using covers and no scratches... I guess I'll have to try harder, I have to be doing it wrong since you told me I "WILL"

He piped up on the what is the best cover thread.. He's obviously never owned a cover and goes by what he reads on the interweb... He's never been to an ISCA car show (like Detroit Autorama) with Ridler award contenders. $100,000+ paint jobs on multi-million dollar builds. The show up covered and most end up covered at night. Yes, I've done the Detroit show years ago. Plenty of car covers in the background.....

jamala00 · 11-23-2022, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jus Cruisin

He piped up on the what is the best cover thread.. He's obviously never owned a cover and goes by what he reads on the interweb... He's never been to an IMSA car show (like Detroit Autorama) with Ridler award contenders. $100,000+ paint jobs on multi-million dollar builds. The show up covered and most end up covered at night. Yes, I've done the Detroit show years ago. Plenty of car covers in the background.....

I know...! Someone who just simply thinks they know everything... Not sure why I even replied to his post... That way my bad...

mjupiter · 11-23-2022, 07:58 AM

How do you guys prepare your cars for the winter nap?..

ZPirate · 11-23-2022, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin0311

No grinding, welding or spray painting though!

Perhaps another garage is in order for those activities.

jamala00 · 11-23-2022, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mjupiter

How do you guys prepare your cars for the winter nap?..

I get my car professionally detailed, change the fluids, add Stabil, take the battery out and put it on a tender in my basement. (That is because my storage unit doesn't have electricity). Put the cover over it, close the door, and come get it next spring.

Newcastle · 11-23-2022, 08:16 AM

He uses a feather duster.....OMG I laughed so hard. I am sure he has an arenal of California Dusters lined up. It should be required to join a detail paige when buying a nice car. Last car show I went to made me throw up a little.

mjupiter · 11-23-2022, 10:45 AM

Thanks

jamala00 · 11-23-2022, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mjupiter

Thanks

Oh I forgot one thing. I add extra air in each tire... go up to 38 psi..

Kevin0311 · 11-23-2022, 11:25 AM

Max air in tires as shown on side of tire to prevent flat spots, clean, transport mode if car has ( few of mine do ) full of fresh fuel and cover, parking brake off. Once a winter i will trickle charge battery and again in spring before starting. Once a year will take wheels off to clean inside barrels good, and mounting surfaces then torque lugs to prevent corrosion and sticky wheel/hubs.

Everyone has their own way of doing things this has worked for me fine. I wash my covers in the spring and dry before storing in bag for summers.

11-23-2022, 07:58 AM	#22
mjupiter Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Maryland Posts: 20	How do you guys prepare your cars for the winter nap?..

11-23-2022, 08:16 AM	#25
Newcastle Drives: 2022 2 SS 1LE on order ....now a 23 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: North TX Posts: 285	He uses a feather duster.....OMG I laughed so hard. I am sure he has an arenal of California Dusters lined up. It should be required to join a detail paige when buying a nice car. Last car show I went to made me throw up a little.

11-23-2022, 10:45 AM	#26
mjupiter Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Maryland Posts: 20	Thanks

11-23-2022, 11:25 AM	#28
Kevin0311 Drives: Chevy ss sedan, 22 ZL1 vert Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 88	Max air in tires as shown on side of tire to prevent flat spots, clean, transport mode if car has ( few of mine do ) full of fresh fuel and cover, parking brake off. Once a winter i will trickle charge battery and again in spring before starting. Once a year will take wheels off to clean inside barrels good, and mounting surfaces then torque lugs to prevent corrosion and sticky wheel/hubs. Everyone has their own way of doing things this has worked for me fine. I wash my covers in the spring and dry before storing in bag for summers.

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