Any recommendations on ZL1 car cover?

SuperMarioZL1 · 09-25-2018, 04:46 PM

Looking for a car cover for the zl1, was wondering if any company made better ones then others via price or material, oddly enough i've never bought a car cover before. :/

Thanks!

Lethal Z · 09-25-2018, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperMarioZL1

Looking for a car cover for the zl1, was wondering if any company made better ones then others via price or material, oddly enough i've never bought a car cover before. :/

Thanks!

Unless the car and cover are perfectly clean, a car cover does more damage than good. That being said, if it's a requirement, there are plenty out there. Expect to pay between $250-$350 for a quality cover. If your keeping the car outside, be sure to get a weather proof cover. Do a google search and you will find dozens. California Car Covers is one of many good brands.

SammyDog · 09-26-2018, 08:09 AM

For the garage I use a very light oversize generic cover to keep the dust off.
For outdoor, like for parking it overnight at a B and B or something, I bought this Camaro specific one: COVERCRAFT® C17987GK - Evolution™ Gray Custom Car Cover with the Zgard cover clamps (around $250). I got it from Carid. It fits like a glove. The only problem is that it does not pack tight and the vert has a small trunk. But it is thick and the elastic bands at the bottom are strong. I have a convertible. I do not know if it is the same cover for the coupe.

ninetres · 09-26-2018, 03:09 PM

I LOVE the oem one that came with my car. Black with subtle Camaro logos all over it, and red stitching. It’s fitted and meant for indoor use. I only put it on when the car is 90%+ Clean, and keep it in its supplied Camaro bag when not in use.

Mcmillion · 09-26-2018, 03:39 PM

Mine came with one on the sticker but I will never use it. PM if you decide you want to buy an OEM one.

mdmoore23 · 09-26-2018, 04:08 PM

The OEM is what I would go with if I had to buy one.

rmh3 · 09-26-2018, 05:16 PM

This is what I bought (indoor) since I never park it outside.
I like the stretch material and its really soft and light.

Only downside is it's slippery.

http://camarocollection.com/automoti...car-cover.html

Canadian ZL1 · 09-26-2018, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ninetres

I LOVE the oem one that came with my car. Black with subtle Camaro logos all over it, and red stitching. It’s fitted and meant for indoor use. I only put it on when the car is 90%+ Clean, and keep it in its supplied Camaro bag when not in use.

Ditto...got the OEM (Black) and it is very high quality.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 09-27-2018, 12:10 AM

Also ordered the OEM Black cover with ZL1 Logos all over it when I specced my build. Amazed at the quality, nicely fitted, super soft. Better than the expensive California Car Cover ones I've bought before.

Covers only do more harm than good if your car is dirty or your cover is dirty/been contaminated by dropping on the floor etc. If you drive your car at all, DO NOT cover it before washing it, as there's going to be dirt, rubber, brake dust, etc. all over it (even if you can't see it) and the cover will pick it up, rub it on the paint and induce light swirling/scratching, and the next time you put your cover on, even if the car is white glove clean, the cover will still have these contaminates and do the same damage.

Clean, freshly washed car = Cover
ANYTHING else = No cover.

ZED SLED · 09-27-2018, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

Also ordered the OEM Black cover with ZL1 Logos all over it when I specced my build. Amazed at the quality, nicely fitted, super soft. Better than the expensive California Car Cover ones I've bought before.

This is the one I use, but bought it for my 2013 ZL1. Fits the 2017 perfectly. It's lined with a foam material so once it's on it won't slide around, minimizing any scratching issues.

Alain · 09-27-2018, 10:00 AM

I'm buying a California car cover outdoor cover for my ZLE.

I've heard nothing but good things about them. that's who I would go with.

The parts guy at my dealership told me that several corvette guys have returned their GM covers because they had scratches from use. Might have been that the owners didn't clean their cars before covering them.

He suggested I buy from California car covers.

Gunkk · 09-27-2018, 11:19 AM

The Museum Rule: the less you touch a thing, the longer it lasts.

Gotta really consider what the cover is going to protect the car from. Car covers do an awful lot of touching, sliding, scraping, grinding, rubbing. So unless the alternative is worse, don't do it.

If protecting the paint from swirls and scratches really matters, put a PPF on the car first. And if you do then you probably don't also need the cover.

SuperMarioZL1 · 09-27-2018, 12:15 PM

Thanks for the replies and suggestions, sadly it'll be outdoors in the driveway and its a weekend queen so its clean 99% of the time. The Cobra and Porsche get the garage

So get this.. what if i get a tight fitted OEM one and throw that on and then throw on a good outdoor one above it???? just a thought

MP3BOOSTED · 09-27-2018, 12:16 PM

check out chevymall.com

09-25-2018, 04:46 PM	#1
SuperMarioZL1 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2018 Location: VA Posts: 21	Any recommendations on ZL1 car cover? Looking for a car cover for the zl1, was wondering if any company made better ones then others via price or material, oddly enough i've never bought a car cover before. :/ Thanks!

09-26-2018, 08:09 AM	#3
SammyDog Drives: 2018 Zl1 Vert A10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 18	For the garage I use a very light oversize generic cover to keep the dust off. For outdoor, like for parking it overnight at a B and B or something, I bought this Camaro specific one: COVERCRAFT® C17987GK - Evolution™ Gray Custom Car Cover with the Zgard cover clamps (around $250). I got it from Carid. It fits like a glove. The only problem is that it does not pack tight and the vert has a small trunk. But it is thick and the elastic bands at the bottom are strong. I have a convertible. I do not know if it is the same cover for the coupe. Last edited by SammyDog; 09-26-2018 at 12:18 PM. Reason: spelling

09-26-2018, 05:16 PM	#7
rmh3 Semper Fi! Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Happy Valley/OR Posts: 69	This is what I bought (indoor) since I never park it outside. I like the stretch material and its really soft and light. Only downside is it's slippery. http://camarocollection.com/automoti...car-cover.html Attached Images

09-27-2018, 10:00 AM	#11
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	I'm buying a California car cover outdoor cover for my ZLE. I've heard nothing but good things about them. that's who I would go with. The parts guy at my dealership told me that several corvette guys have returned their GM covers because they had scratches from use. Might have been that the owners didn't clean their cars before covering them. He suggested I buy from California car covers. __________________ 2016 Challenger Hellcat /B5 blue/Sepia interior/Brass Monkey Wheels/ 2018 ZL1 1LE/Red hot 2019 Shellby GT 350R/ Oxford white/ Matte Black Stripes/ Carbon Fiber Dash/ Electronics Package #413

09-27-2018, 12:16 PM	#14
MP3BOOSTED Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE (F1A-94 FBO H/C) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 843	check out chevymall.com __________________ Performance Mods: F1A-94, DSX Flex Fuel Kit, MSD Spark Plug Wires, KOOK 2" off road headers, MBRP Race catback exhaust, Pray Performance Custom Boost Cam, Rocker Arm Trunion Upgrade Kit, 7.850" Hardened Chromemoly Length Pushrods and Johnson Racing 2110R Lifters, TSP CNC'd Heads, Ported MSD intake manifold, 103mm Katech Throttle body, Forged Pistons/Rods, RPM Meth kit, DSX Aux Fuel system, AEM Failsafe and banks gauge, LT4 HPFP, LT4 injectors, BMR motor mounts, Hurst Short Throw, Manley SS exhaust valves Videos of my car? Check here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNi...Qy1OL4NVGlPogw

09-26-2018, 03:09 PM	#4
ninetres Drives: Crush ZLE M6 \| 2000 Corvette FRC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cencal Posts: 1,659	I LOVE the oem one that came with my car. Black with subtle Camaro logos all over it, and red stitching. It’s fitted and meant for indoor use. I only put it on when the car is 90%+ Clean, and keep it in its supplied Camaro bag when not in use.

09-26-2018, 03:39 PM	#5
Mcmillion Drives: 2018 ZL1 1998 SS 1992 Typhoon Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: RR Posts: 262	Mine came with one on the sticker but I will never use it. PM if you decide you want to buy an OEM one.

09-26-2018, 04:08 PM	#6
mdmoore23 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Graniteville,SC Posts: 645	The OEM is what I would go with if I had to buy one.

09-27-2018, 12:10 AM	#9
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	Also ordered the OEM Black cover with ZL1 Logos all over it when I specced my build. Amazed at the quality, nicely fitted, super soft. Better than the expensive California Car Cover ones I've bought before. Covers only do more harm than good if your car is dirty or your cover is dirty/been contaminated by dropping on the floor etc. If you drive your car at all, DO NOT cover it before washing it, as there's going to be dirt, rubber, brake dust, etc. all over it (even if you can't see it) and the cover will pick it up, rub it on the paint and induce light swirling/scratching, and the next time you put your cover on, even if the car is white glove clean, the cover will still have these contaminates and do the same damage. Clean, freshly washed car = Cover ANYTHING else = No cover.

09-27-2018, 11:19 AM	#12
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,975 View My Garage	The Museum Rule: the less you touch a thing, the longer it lasts. Gotta really consider what the cover is going to protect the car from. Car covers do an awful lot of touching, sliding, scraping, grinding, rubbing. So unless the alternative is worse, don't do it. If protecting the paint from swirls and scratches really matters, put a PPF on the car first. And if you do then you probably don't also need the cover.

09-27-2018, 12:15 PM	#13
SuperMarioZL1 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2018 Location: VA Posts: 21	Thanks for the replies and suggestions, sadly it'll be outdoors in the driveway and its a weekend queen so its clean 99% of the time. The Cobra and Porsche get the garage So get this.. what if i get a tight fitted OEM one and throw that on and then throw on a good outdoor one above it???? just a thought

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