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HAMBO · 08-02-2016, 06:05 PM

We recently moved out of our apartment in which I had a nice garage spot to store the car overnight. Now it's going to be parked outdoors in a driveway. Will still be indoors during most of the daylight hours since it will be at my office, but will be outside overnight and on the weekends.

Any suggestions on what to do to prevent wear on the paint from the outdoors? Luckily not much rain here, but a bit worried about tree sap, dew overnight and
paint fading from the sun. Any tips on protecting a car stored outdoors?

Thanks for any suggestions.

jdrop01 · 08-02-2016, 06:13 PM

Could invest in a good car cover but it may get old putting it on every night and taking it back off. But I would do it if I had to park outside every night. I'm crazy though!

68rssscamaro · 08-02-2016, 06:48 PM

Keep a good coat of wax/protectant on it! Any room for a portable garage? I also be more concerned about theft too.

FunkedOut · 08-02-2016, 06:51 PM

canopy will keep the sun and most of the rain off.

jshaf · 08-02-2016, 07:05 PM

mine stays out side all day from late march til early December, all I do is keep it clean and wax it once a month or so. put a car cover on it during winter. stays nice

Fish-man · 08-02-2016, 07:08 PM

You're in LA? Isn't the weather there about perfect every day? Lol.

Keep a good coat of wax on, avoid parking under trees or where birds perch.

HAMBO · 08-03-2016, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jdrop01

Could invest in a good car cover but it may get old putting it on every night and taking it back off. But I would do it if I had to park outside every night. I'm crazy though!

I don't think I'd have the patience to put a cover on every night, also wouldn't that risk marring the paint in the wind overnight if the car isn't completely clean? Dirt scratching under the cover from the wind.

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Originally Posted by 68rssscamaro

Keep a good coat of wax/protectant on it! Any room for a portable garage? I also be more concerned about theft too.

Have looked into awnings but haven't looked into portable garages. Don't know if we'd have room (or if it's allowed, our area has some pretty strict rules on outside structures that face the street) but appreciate the idea. Definitely need to keep some more wax on it.

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Originally Posted by Fish-man

You're in LA? Isn't the weather there about perfect every day? Lol.

Keep a good coat of wax on, avoid parking under trees or where birds perch.

Ya, weather isn't the problem, more of an issue with tree sap. Yep, gotta stay clear of the nearby tree. Will take some time to figure out the right spot.

Thanks! What about something like a layer of coating / ceramic? Worth it?

JimE · 08-03-2016, 02:16 PM

Yes, using a cover on a dirty car can damage it more than leaving it uncovered.

Just keep it clean and waxed as noted.

The same applies now, as it has the whole time you've been driving it. Nothing additional is necessary. That's the whole purpose of all the sealants, waxes, etc. that are on the market, to protect the paint.

Clean it, seal it, wax it, and possibly use a product such as Adams H2O Guard and Gloss for a little extra protection.

CCMADONNA · 08-03-2016, 02:23 PM

The Outdoor Life in L.A. is fine.
Just remember to seal twice a year and wax every month.
These two have been outdoors 24/7, one from 1999 and the other since 2014:

witenite · 08-03-2016, 08:15 PM

Like others have said, just keep it washed and waxed and you should be fine. Mine stays outside and haven't had any issue's. My black stripes even still look good and haven't faded yet.
I have been dealing with a stray cat last couple weeks. So watch out for those pests!

KROLIS · 08-03-2016, 11:39 PM

you have room for 1 of these?

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-04-2016, 09:19 AM

Mine is also out in the elements all of the time. Other toys in the garage.

Drive it through the snow, the rain, everything. Just keep it clean and a good coat of wax each season.

Nor Cal ZL1 · 08-05-2016, 08:59 PM

I would coat it. However I would be more worried about theft. These cars are childs play for car thieves.

Adam's Polishes · 08-06-2016, 08:22 AM

Like mentioned keep a good coat of protection on her like a Paint Sealant.
http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...t-sealant.html

Also to safely remove dust use Waterless Wash & waterless wash mf towels.
http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...wel-combo.html

08-02-2016, 06:05 PM	#1
HAMBO Drives: Supercharged 2013 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 786	Bye bye garage, what to do now? We recently moved out of our apartment in which I had a nice garage spot to store the car overnight. Now it's going to be parked outdoors in a driveway. Will still be indoors during most of the daylight hours since it will be at my office, but will be outside overnight and on the weekends. Any suggestions on what to do to prevent wear on the paint from the outdoors? Luckily not much rain here, but a bit worried about tree sap, dew overnight and paint fading from the sun. Any tips on protecting a car stored outdoors? Thanks for any suggestions. __________________ 2013 AGM 2SS/RS SLP TVS2300, Edge CAI, 3" Magnaflow catback, BC Racing BR series coilovers, HRE FF15's (20x10 square) with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, GM STB, BMR front and rear sway bars and toe links, Prothane subframe bushings and front control arm inserts, JDP rear upper control arm bushings, Elite Engineering catch can. Tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. 1967 Bolero Red 396 SS/RS Convertible

08-02-2016, 06:48 PM	#3
68rssscamaro Camaro: A Legend Reborn!! Drives: SOLD: 12 2SS/RS LS3 45th Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NY Posts: 743 View My Garage	Keep a good coat of wax/protectant on it! Any room for a portable garage? I also be more concerned about theft too. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	mine stays out side all day from late march til early December, all I do is keep it clean and wax it once a month or so. put a car cover on it during winter. stays nice __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

08-03-2016, 02:23 PM	#9
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	The Outdoor Life in L.A. is fine. Just remember to seal twice a year and wax every month. These two have been outdoors 24/7, one from 1999 and the other since 2014: Attached Images __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

08-03-2016, 11:39 PM	#11
KROLIS Drives: 2017 2LT/RS & 2013 2LT/RS vert Join Date: May 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 383 View My Garage	you have room for 1 of these? Attached Images

08-02-2016, 06:13 PM	#2
jdrop01 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: May 2015 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 390	Could invest in a good car cover but it may get old putting it on every night and taking it back off. But I would do it if I had to park outside every night. I'm crazy though!

08-02-2016, 06:51 PM	#4
FunkedOut Drives: Black 2010 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 447 View My Garage	canopy will keep the sun and most of the rain off.

08-02-2016, 07:08 PM	#6
Fish-man Drives: too many to say! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 1,013	You're in LA? Isn't the weather there about perfect every day? Lol. Keep a good coat of wax on, avoid parking under trees or where birds perch.

08-03-2016, 02:16 PM	#8
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	Yes, using a cover on a dirty car can damage it more than leaving it uncovered. Just keep it clean and waxed as noted. The same applies now, as it has the whole time you've been driving it. Nothing additional is necessary. That's the whole purpose of all the sealants, waxes, etc. that are on the market, to protect the paint. Clean it, seal it, wax it, and possibly use a product such as Adams H2O Guard and Gloss for a little extra protection.

08-03-2016, 08:15 PM	#10
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Like others have said, just keep it washed and waxed and you should be fine. Mine stays outside and haven't had any issue's. My black stripes even still look good and haven't faded yet. I have been dealing with a stray cat last couple weeks. So watch out for those pests!

08-04-2016, 09:19 AM	#12
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,089	Mine is also out in the elements all of the time. Other toys in the garage. Drive it through the snow, the rain, everything. Just keep it clean and a good coat of wax each season. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

08-05-2016, 08:59 PM	#13
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	I would coat it. However I would be more worried about theft. These cars are childs play for car thieves.

08-06-2016, 08:22 AM	#14
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Like mentioned keep a good coat of protection on her like a Paint Sealant. http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...t-sealant.html Also to safely remove dust use Waterless Wash & waterless wash mf towels. http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...wel-combo.html