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<blockquote data-quote="gone" data-source="post: 320602" data-attributes="member: 5899"><p>I favour the OEM GM covers, but that's just me. You can purchase after-market covers, typically for less, and I've liked them as well but only purchased ones from reputable manufacturers and custom-made to fit, so it works well with the mirrors too. When price-shopping, call the GM OEM parts wholesalers to see what they'd charge for a factory cover...since it's usually 20%+ less than MSRP and that may convince you it's not worthwhile to go after-market. </p><p></p><p>I think you'd be OK parking your car for the winter, w/o any protective film on it. BUT you'll likely be itching to drive it come spring, so it'll be harder <u>then</u> to leave it a couple days with a shop for that work to be done, which is why I'd do it now. But again that's just me. </p><p></p><p>One thing to keep in mind but this doesn't apply to you: if you're planning to cover a car that's been freshly painted, they recommend you wait at least a month before doing so, to give the paint time to "cure" properly. I say this for others looking to park and cover up their car for the winter, if they've had some new paint done on it. </p><p></p><p>Finally, I trust you're aware of the GM subsidized 2 day Corvette New Owner's Driving School at Ron Fellows in Nevada. If not, look into it and consider attending. Most people say it's "the most fun you'll have with your pants on" and you even learn +++++++ lots about your C8. Either way, I know you'll enjoy your new car. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gone, post: 320602, member: 5899"] I favour the OEM GM covers, but that's just me. You can purchase after-market covers, typically for less, and I've liked them as well but only purchased ones from reputable manufacturers and custom-made to fit, so it works well with the mirrors too. When price-shopping, call the GM OEM parts wholesalers to see what they'd charge for a factory cover...since it's usually 20%+ less than MSRP and that may convince you it's not worthwhile to go after-market. I think you'd be OK parking your car for the winter, w/o any protective film on it. BUT you'll likely be itching to drive it come spring, so it'll be harder [U]then[/U] to leave it a couple days with a shop for that work to be done, which is why I'd do it now. But again that's just me. One thing to keep in mind but this doesn't apply to you: if you're planning to cover a car that's been freshly painted, they recommend you wait at least a month before doing so, to give the paint time to "cure" properly. I say this for others looking to park and cover up their car for the winter, if they've had some new paint done on it. Finally, I trust you're aware of the GM subsidized 2 day Corvette New Owner's Driving School at Ron Fellows in Nevada. If not, look into it and consider attending. Most people say it's "the most fun you'll have with your pants on" and you even learn +++++++ lots about your C8. Either way, I know you'll enjoy your new car. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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