Paint issue

[jamesbilluk]

Hi all,

I went to use the car yesterday, where its been stored under an outdoor cover outside, ( the car failed to start again, which is an on going problem )

I noticed some bubbling on the boot, Theres no sign of it any where els on the car, could the cover have caused this?



James.

[chris52]

Yes outdoor covers on a fibre glass car are a big no no. Although some people have used them with no issues a lot have experienced this micro blistering. Not sure why some do and some don't but If I was going to lay up a car outside I would not use a cover just to be on the safe side.
Chris

[jamesbilluk]

Hi Chris,

Many thanks, Good to know that, I may see if I can get hold of a cover just for the roof, as there is quite a leak when it rains...

James.

[Englishman]

Even better to fix the reason for the leak. Usually easy with new seals and far cheaper than a cover of any variety.

[jamesbilluk]

Very true Just seems to be The drivers side, Ill have a look at other places it could leak too from inside the bonnet.

[Englishman]

If in the drivers side footwell the places I'd recommend checking are:

- The sealant around the cover over the clutch master cylinder
- The sealant around the brake fluid container
- The seal in the rubber grommets for the throttle cable etc.

I've had leaks from all three at various times!

[jamesbilluk]

Many thanks

Had a check and they all seem fine, looks like pretty new sealant on those. It seemed to be after its last trip out, there was a down our on the motorway, Im wondering if it got wet from that..

[Barreti]

I'm not sure if they still do but Leven (now PPC at Melton Mowbray) used to make a cover which went only over the screen/side windows/rear window.
I have one and its a fantastic thing which I carry around in the boot most of the time because its also useful to keep prying eyes out of the cabin.
Keep your eye on ebay for one, they do come up now and again.

[jamesbilluk]

Many thanks, sounds good! just had a quick look, is this the one? http://www.leventechnology.co.uk/products/hood-cov...

[Barreti]

Yep, that it. Highly recommend it.

[jamesbilluk]

Brilliant, Think ill get one of those ordered, certainly would useful to have in the boot as well.

[bluezeeland]

bit cheaper here;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-S2000-Half-Size-Ca...

[jamesbilluk]

Many thanks