350i half cover

[DEKE]

what would be best buy have a cheap full cover on at moment but pain to take off and on as just not right size. Looking to get a top half waterproof until I can get garage cleared out to put car in. Any thoughts
Thanks
Deke

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Mate...Dont buy cheap outdoor cover's as they will scratch the paint...You could buy a half-cover for now if it's outside for a short time, You might need a good quality indoor cover once the garage is free...Ziga

[JVaughan]

I finally managed to track down a Leven Technology cover for mine.

Wasnt the cheapest cover Ive ever bought, but its waterproof and looks good.

http://www.leventechnology.co.uk/index.htm

They dont list the wedge, but I called up and they had them in stock

[Wedg1e]

I made my own 'cockpit' cover from surplus material donated by a mate who worked in a Mansfield textile mill.
The outer layer resembles denim but is a lightweight, fast-drying cloth produced for a USA maker of outdoor clothes and the inner layer is that lilac-coloured stuff from which surgeons' gowns are made
The outer shell gets wet but dries quickly while the inner shell never - and I do mean never - lets any rain through.
The front of it is held in place by the wiper blade, there are two pockets that fit around the mirrors and Vecro'd straps at the back that go into the boot and around the hinges to keep it in place.
It's such a clever idea I should patent it...

[mrzigazaga]

JVaughan said:

I finally managed to track down a Leven Technology cover for mine.

They dont list the wedge, but I called up and they had them in stock

Blimey 131 + Vat....I was going to get some half covers made and didnt bother as they would of cost around 100..Possibly cheaper, I see Howlfrauds do the for around 50...Is it worth my while.......By the way they do list them in their catalogue....Cheers...Ziga

[JVaughan]

I wasnt impressed with Halfrauds covers, I have 2 for other cars and as others have posted in the past, they have a tenancy to flap and bloom the paintwork.
Im going to invest in a quality cover over the winter, maybe even a carcoon

[Dave_M]

After some movement in a decent cover which slightly damaged my paintwork on the cerb I bought Leven half covers for my wedge and V8S. They are not cheap but are effective and haven't caused any issue at all. Some people use them at some of the summer events too.