Did anyone buy a car cover?

LesBaer · 01-12-2016, 12:16 PM

I saw the option / accessory on GM's site, but it was pretty expensive for a car cover. I'm going to have my car garaged, but was looking into getting something cheap to cover it. I don't care about looks, just looking for something that's easy on/off and prevents unintentional scratches from people walking by and rubbing against it, carrying stuff, etc. Anyone have any recommendations?

Glen e · 01-12-2016, 12:27 PM

The GM covers are nice, they stretch fit....for indoor use, a $50 generic cover from auto anything will work too, I bought one for Summers when I work, and hibernate the car in my condo garage.

LesBaer · 01-12-2016, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

The GM covers are nice, they stretch fit....for indoor use, a $50 generic cover from auto anything will work too, I bought one for Summers when I work, and hibernate the car in my condo garage.

Thanks. Did you get your curb sensors there as well? How do you like them?

Glen e · 01-12-2016, 12:32 PM

I use a curb alert. The one to buy is a CURB ALERT MINI.....you can get them from many, price is approx $150. It only alerts you from a obstruction directly ahead, not to the sides.

http://www.curb-alert.com

LesBaer · 01-12-2016, 12:36 PM

Awesome thanks man

alfonsoj23 · 01-12-2016, 01:02 PM

I bought mine from eBay.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/OEM-GM-Indoor-...393?nav=SEARCH

LesBaer · 01-12-2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by alfonsoj23

I bought mine from eBay.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/OEM-GM-Indoor-...393?nav=SEARCH

That looks nice but I'm trying to save a few bucks.

alfonsoj23 · 01-12-2016, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LesBaer

That looks nice but I'm trying to save a few bucks.

Oh ok I see. I have this other one that's pretty much brand new that I used on my 5th gen but the quality is not good. It was only a 100 bucks

cartem2 · 01-12-2016, 01:53 PM

I got the fitted cover, it does fit well and looks good, but it does not have a soft liner and I didn't really feel like it would be good for the paint long term. I'm sticking with the cheep soft indoor cover I used on my gen5. Like Glen suggested you can find one at any chain auto parts store for cheep.

LesBaer · 01-12-2016, 03:09 PM

Cool thanks, guys. I'll just go with one of those.

HDRDTD · 01-12-2016, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LesBaer

I saw the option / accessory on GM's site, but it was pretty expensive for a car cover. I'm going to have my car garaged, but was looking into getting something cheap to cover it. I don't care about looks, just looking for something that's easy on/off and prevents unintentional scratches from people walking by and rubbing against it, carrying stuff, etc. Anyone have any recommendations?

Simple and inexpensive approach some have used is to simply buy two queen sized flannel sheets/blankets and sew them into one.

camaro1&6 · 01-12-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cartem2

I got the fitted cover, it does fit well and looks good, but it does not have a soft liner and I didn't really feel like it would be good for the paint long term. I'm sticking with the cheep soft indoor cover I used on my gen5. Like Glen suggested you can find one at any chain auto parts store for cheep.

Yes same one I have use it at work , I work at a concrete plant and it is dusty as hell . But it seem like the cover is leaving Mico scratches in the paint fits great repels water and keep the car clean but not soft on the paint..

drivingagain · 01-13-2016, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro1&6

Yes same one I have use it at work , I work at a concrete plant and it is dusty as hell . But it seem like the cover is leaving Mico scratches in the paint fits great repels water and keep the car clean but not soft on the paint..

What a shame. It is a nice looking cover too.

SkipNWis · 01-13-2016, 09:15 PM

Anybody try the GEN5 car cover on the Gen6???

01-12-2016, 12:16 PM	#1
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	Did anyone buy a car cover? I saw the option / accessory on GM's site, but it was pretty expensive for a car cover. I'm going to have my car garaged, but was looking into getting something cheap to cover it. I don't care about looks, just looking for something that's easy on/off and prevents unintentional scratches from people walking by and rubbing against it, carrying stuff, etc. Anyone have any recommendations? __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

01-12-2016, 12:27 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	The GM covers are nice, they stretch fit....for indoor use, a $50 generic cover from auto anything will work too, I bought one for Summers when I work, and hibernate the car in my condo garage. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-12-2016, 12:32 PM	#4
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I use a curb alert. The one to buy is a CURB ALERT MINI.....you can get them from many, price is approx $150. It only alerts you from a obstruction directly ahead, not to the sides. http://www.curb-alert.com __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-12-2016, 12:36 PM	#5
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	Awesome thanks man __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

01-12-2016, 01:53 PM	#9
cartem2 Drives: Nightfall Gray 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 638 View My Garage	I got the fitted cover, it does fit well and looks good, but it does not have a soft liner and I didn't really feel like it would be good for the paint long term. I'm sticking with the cheep soft indoor cover I used on my gen5. Like Glen suggested you can find one at any chain auto parts store for cheep. __________________ My Build Journal, Review, and Photos: Here

01-12-2016, 01:02 PM	#6
alfonsoj23 Drives: 2014 camaro ls Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: texas Posts: 808	I bought mine from eBay. http://m.ebay.com/itm/OEM-GM-Indoor-...393?nav=SEARCH

01-12-2016, 03:09 PM	#10
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	Cool thanks, guys. I'll just go with one of those. __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

01-13-2016, 09:15 PM	#14
SkipNWis Drives: 2016/SS Has had 4 Gen 5's Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Hudson,WI Posts: 939	Anybody try the GEN5 car cover on the Gen6???

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