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Old 04-21-2022, 10:15 PM
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Looks like their idea of what a red color is is totally different than what it should be. If unhappy, see about a return.
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Old 04-21-2022, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Broken Halo
Yes, I know MINE has them, I was pointing out that HIS doesn't.
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Old 04-21-2022, 10:20 PM
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Its GMs new Accelerate Red ..

Just like the yellow it only looks that color at a 30 degree angle during a sunset... with partial clouds ... and it has to be the fluffy white ones.. not rain clouds...
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Do any of those factory covers fit the rear high wing spoiler? Or does the cover just work with C8s with the stock Z51 rear spoiler?
Old 04-22-2022, 02:24 PM
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Just another very good example of how bad the visualizer is with color. It made my Torch Red look like Red Mist - which it seems to have done with the OP's car cover.
Old 04-22-2022, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dreamr616
Do any of those factory covers fit the rear high wing spoiler? Or does the cover just work with C8s with the stock Z51 rear spoiler?
Look at the second picture of post #4. I have the High Wing.
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Old 04-22-2022, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Broken Halo
Look at the second picture of post #4. I have the High Wing.
Thanks, that's good to know. Is there a specific part# or LPO code for the high wing version? And are they available in different colors?
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Originally Posted by dreamr616
Thanks, that's good to know. Is there a specific part# or LPO code for the high wing version? And are they available in different colors?
Read post#12
Old 04-22-2022, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxie2U
Read post#12
So it looks like my options for a car cover that works with the high wing (5V5,5ZU, or 5ZZ) are these below. Indoor are available in black, red, yellow, and gray. Outdoor only available in black.

RWH LPO, Premium indoor car cover, Black with crossed flags logo, Genuine Corvette Accessory
WKQ LPO, Premium indoor car cover, Black with crossed flags logo and access panels, Genuine Corvette Accessory (1 - Not available with 5V5, 5ZU, 5ZZ.)
SL1 LPO, Premium indoor car cover, Red with Stingray logo, Genuine Corvette Accessory
WKR LPO, Premium indoor car cover, Yellow, fully rendered C8.R, Genuine Corvette Accessory
WL0 NEW! LPO, Premium indoor car cover, Gray, fully rendered C8.R, Genuine Corvette Accessory
RWJ LPO, Premium outdoor car cover, Gray with crossed flags logo and Corvette silhouette, Genuine Corvette Accessory
RNX LPO, Premium outdoor car cover, Gray with Stingray logo and access panels, Genuine Corvette Accessory; features the Corvette silhouette within the Stingray logo (1 - Not available with 5V5, 5ZU, 5ZZ.)
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Old 04-22-2022, 04:39 PM
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I'm not sure if the 'outdoor', the 'fully rendered' or the 'access panel' covers are the stretchy material that allows you to pull it down over the High Wing. I would say you'd be safe for sure with the RWH LPO, or the SL1 LPO.
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Old 04-22-2022, 08:32 PM
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Yikes! I’m glad you posted some real life pics of the factory cover.
I love my red cover so far and made a review here :

Been living with it now and the dust transfer through has been pretty minimal in my environment.

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Old 04-26-2022, 10:22 PM
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Contacted Chris in the parts department @ MacMulkin he looked at the other two he had in stock and they were the same shade of orange. I asked if I could swap mine for the black indoor cover, he agreed and is shipping it tomorrow along with a UPS return label.

Another example of MacMuklin’s #1 customer service.

My thanks to everyone who provided replies/input.
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Old 04-27-2022, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by See8
Bait and switch? Those are two completely different products in my eyes.
If you're blind. A different shade of red isn't anything to go all Karen for.
Old 04-27-2022, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by midnightbluS10
If you're blind. A different shade of red isn't anything to go all Karen for.
"All Karen for" ??? Please. That is a MAJOR color difference. That cover looks to be closer to ORANGE. So much so, that the OP is returning it for a black cover.

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Old 04-27-2022, 01:53 PM
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Well, closer to "red" than about any other color... at least primary. Lack of access panels, is simply either false advertising, or bait and switch. If you don't like it complain to GM?






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