Car cover (indoor) - any recommendations

[manasulu]

Im looking for a car cover (for indoor use only) to keep a Vanquish S free from dust etc........... I would appreciate any recommendations.
Thanks in advance

[bogie]

www.carcoversuk.com

Specialised make a lot of the OE covers, Ive had them for my last 3 cars, top quality and good service

[AMDBSNick]

manasulu said:

Im looking for a car cover (for indoor use only) to keep a Vanquish S free from dust etc........... I would appreciate any recommendations.
Thanks in advance

First time poster on this forum and Aston owner. Do you know the rules. Pics of the car are compulsory

[RichB]

Also look at these guys, I've got a couple of their covers and they are excellent.

http://www.classicadditions.com/?gclid=CN6qhLLLv7E...

[manasulu]

AMDBSnick - that is noted, havent taken delivery of the vehicle yet, but want to keep the dust, bat droppings etc off it when it arrives. Photos will follow.

[F1 NDW]

RichB said:

Also look at these guys, I've got a couple of their covers and they are excellent.

http://www.classicadditions.com/?gclid=CN6qhLLLv7E...

My Vanquish is currently in the garage under a classic additions cover. It's excellent, very soft against the paintwork, no risk of scratching. I've got the Pistonhead squad to pebbledash the front
when the covers off!

[AMDBSNick]

manasulu said:

AMDBSnick - that is noted, havent taken delivery of the vehicle yet, but want to keep the dust, bat droppings etc off it when it arrives. Photos will follow.

Good man. Can't wait to see pics of your new P&J. Sadly I don't even have a garage so mine suffers the lot. I am of course assuming you are a male !!!!

[yeti]

Do AML make one for the Vanquish? I got one for my DB9 for 150 quid from HWM Aston. It's brilliant quality, really top notch.

[F1 NDW]

yeti said:

Do AML make one for the Vanquish? I got one for my DB9 for 150 quid from HWM Aston. It's brilliant quality, really top notch.

AML do one for the Vanquish. From the website I bought my cover from it appears that they make them for AML but charge a little less if you buy from them direct.

[vankypanky]

F1 NDW said:

AML do one for the Vanquish. From the website I bought my cover from it appears that they make them for AML but charge a little less if you buy from them direct.

does it have the logo ?

[Jockman]

F1 NDW said:

My Vanquish is currently in the garage under a classic additions cover...

That's what you think neighbour !!

Les and I had a right blast in it yesterday, though it got a bit scary as he forgot to take the cover off

[manasulu]

Thanks Yeti - just checked the HWM website - 350 GBP for a Vanquish cover....... thats a lot of unleaded !

[F1 NDW]

vankypanky said:

F1 NDW said:

AML do one for the Vanquish. From the website I bought my cover from it appears that they make them for AML but charge a little less if you buy from them direct.

does it have the logo ?

Yes it does have the Aston Martin logo on the bonnet.

[F1 NDW]

My cover was about 270quid. It would appear that like most things for the Vanquish you have to look around a bit to get the same item at a sensible price. AML wanted 170+quid for the umbrella in the boot. I got one on e-bay for 61.

Edited by F1 NDW on Monday 30th July 12:58

[yeti]

manasulu said:

Thanks Yeti - just checked the HWM website - 350 GBP for a Vanquish cover....... thats a lot of unleaded !

Ouchie - I think the DB9 cover was advertised at 300 notes but they kept popping up on eBay and I'd bid 150 for them and lose. Eventually everyone else got theirs for 200+ and I was the only bidder at 150. And it was from HWM! Guess it might have been last of the line or something?

Might be worth a call to see of they have a 'second' or something..? Less demand for Vanquish I suppose as a rarer car...

[Gibberish]

manasulu said:

....but want to keep the dust, bat droppings etc off it when it arrives.

It might be worth considering an outdoor cover, as the soft indoor covers might not be bat dropping resistant and would certainly be permanently marked after time. Or at least put thickish polythene sheeting over the top of an indoor cover.

[F1 NDW]

Gibberish said:

manasulu said:

....but want to keep the dust, bat droppings etc off it when it arrives.

It might be worth considering an outdoor cover, as the soft indoor covers might not be bat dropping resistant and would certainly be permanently marked after time. Or at least put thickish polythene sheeting over the top of an indoor cover.

I'd be wary of putting the polythene sheet over the top. I’ve seen everything under such a sheet go very mouldy.
You need something waterproof but breathable if that’s the case.

[Gibberish]

F1 NDW said:

I'd be wary of putting the polythene sheet over the top. I’ve seen everything under such a sheet go very mouldy.
You need something waterproof but breathable if that’s the case.

Sheet the flat areas i.e. leaving it open at the sides, over short-ish time periods. Surely mould grows in damp environments; if bats are getting in, then the storage would possibly be well ventilated. The chances of caustic bat droppings causing damage to the cover and car are much greater, I would say.

[FatFrank]

manasulu said:

Im looking for a car cover (for indoor use only) to keep a Vanquish S free from dust etc........... I would appreciate any recommendations.
Thanks in advance

California Car Covers here in the US list one for the Vantage for $230.00 - although the list international shipping as $100!!

This company has custom patterned covers in many different material options for many cars. I do not have one for my DB9, but I have seen their covers on many different cars here in the US and the quality of material and fit seems impeccable. I do have one of their covers for my GT500 mustang and it is of a very high quality breathable material called "Noah". I chose this material option as it also has a minimal "quilted" B-surface that is very good at protecting the car from damages by any accidental knocks. I would give them a call to discuss the Vantage cover and shipping specifics, but this is the car cover company and material choice that we use for some VERY Very expensive and delicate cars.

http://www.calcarcover.com/cover.aspx

FF

[yeti]

Gibberish said:

F1 NDW said:

...very mouldy...

...Surely mould grows in damp environments...

Don't we have a forum expert on this, online right now..?

Morning Prince G