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For my Griff 500 ... outdoors 24/7 on the drive which cover do people recommend ?
I have been looking at Covercraft Weathershield or Classic Additions both lightweight and heavyweight outdoor options ......
I do use the car regularly and am a bit concerned at a cover being so heavy I either don't use it or the car. I know the Covercraft one is light but having searched the forums some have complained it loses it's waterproofing after 12 months or so.
Any comments / views appreciated.
I have been looking at Covercraft Weathershield or Classic Additions both lightweight and heavyweight outdoor options ......
I do use the car regularly and am a bit concerned at a cover being so heavy I either don't use it or the car. I know the Covercraft one is light but having searched the forums some have complained it loses it's waterproofing after 12 months or so.
Any comments / views appreciated.
Chan just read this and this is what she advises(!!!)
If it's a reletively cheap cover, invest in a new one each year if your concerned about fading waterproof properties - also, to stop potetial scratching of the bodywork paint due to wind chaffing, buy a couple of large blankekt from Matalan or similar, and cover the car in those before the cover!!
Only a woman would think of that! lol
If it's a reletively cheap cover, invest in a new one each year if your concerned about fading waterproof properties - also, to stop potetial scratching of the bodywork paint due to wind chaffing, buy a couple of large blankekt from Matalan or similar, and cover the car in those before the cover!!
Only a woman would think of that! lol
The Classic Additions lightweight weatherproof cover is excellent, as my car lives outside all year round!! I can put it onto the car whether it is wet/dry/raining etc. Three good straps to secure it and eyelets for a cable lock. Great material and excellent protection. I took it off the car yesterday morning, the cover was almost solid with frost, the Chim was immaculate underneath!!
N.B:
Always check that you can put the cover on if the car is wet, some of the heavier weight covers specify the car must be completely dry before it is fitted! Clearly not great in our climate.
>> Edited by cerby4.5 on Monday 21st November 07:42
N.B:
Always check that you can put the cover on if the car is wet, some of the heavier weight covers specify the car must be completely dry before it is fitted! Clearly not great in our climate.
>> Edited by cerby4.5 on Monday 21st November 07:42
cerbagriff said:
Been using a Covercraft Weathershield on my Griff for well over a year and never a leak, and elastic is still good. Slightly discolours where the fabric holds a pool of water in the bonnet/air vent recess, but still in good shape. Highly recommended.
Agree with this synopsis; have had mine for 7 mths and although it is currently in for a warranty check where there is some rubbing/wear at the front of the cover, all in all the cover has performed admirably. £300 was a lot initially, but has kept out the water, frost and bird s**t excellently.
I use a Noah purchased from the Cover Company. Never let any water in as yet and takes no more than a couple of minutes to put on and take off. It's a bit heavier than the Weathershield if I am not mistaken but I have never found this an issue.
Mind you 'take off' is the operative word if it's windy
almost as terrifying as driving the Chim in the wet 
Mind you 'take off' is the operative word if it's windy
almost as terrifying as driving the Chim in the wet I've got a Covercraft Noah as well, used every day of course. I've got into the habit of keeping it in the boot and it's so waterproof that even if it is wet the boot stays dry, just from it being rolled up.
After about 18 months it started to let in water. As per the instructions, I sprayed it with a can of Fabsil from my local ski shop which is used for waterproofing tents, completely restored the waterproofing, cost about £7.00. Just make sure you do it when the cover is completely dry.
Also the cover is thick enough to deter the local chavs who had taken to keying the wings every now and then. Birdshit just washes off in the rain as well.
gooner
After about 18 months it started to let in water. As per the instructions, I sprayed it with a can of Fabsil from my local ski shop which is used for waterproofing tents, completely restored the waterproofing, cost about £7.00. Just make sure you do it when the cover is completely dry.
Also the cover is thick enough to deter the local chavs who had taken to keying the wings every now and then. Birdshit just washes off in the rain as well.
gooner
I can recommend the classic additions cover.
I actually ordered the heavy duty cover, but they advised that although there had never been a single problem, they advised the lighweight cover, which is waterproof and very breathable.
Was a refreshing change to have a company advise me to buy something less expensive than i originally ordered!
Have used it a few times now and its very good, keeps out frost and rain (and the cat paw prints!)
I actually ordered the heavy duty cover, but they advised that although there had never been a single problem, they advised the lighweight cover, which is waterproof and very breathable.
Was a refreshing change to have a company advise me to buy something less expensive than i originally ordered!
Have used it a few times now and its very good, keeps out frost and rain (and the cat paw prints!)
I had the classic additions one, with lock. Cost me about £135 IIRC. Not a great fit and would regularly blow off the car. Sold it.
Then about a year later Claire's S blew a head gasket so we bought a cheap £20 one from Argos. Appeared a similar construction to the classic additions one and fitted the car like a glove. I bought one for the Chimaera and it fitted that perfectly too. Still blew off the car in high winds, but no where near as much as the CA one did.
Then about a year later Claire's S blew a head gasket so we bought a cheap £20 one from Argos. Appeared a similar construction to the classic additions one and fitted the car like a glove. I bought one for the Chimaera and it fitted that perfectly too. Still blew off the car in high winds, but no where near as much as the CA one did.
shnozz said:
I had the classic additions one, with lock. Cost me about £135 IIRC. Not a great fit and would regularly blow off the car. Sold it.
Then about a year later Claire's S blew a head gasket so we bought a cheap £20 one from Argos. Appeared a similar construction to the classic additions one and fitted the car like a glove. I bought one for the Chimaera and it fitted that perfectly too. Still blew off the car in high winds, but no where near as much as the CA one did.
Was it a heavy duty one? The lightweight one cost me £90 and is a very snug fit, i cant see it being affected by winds. It can be used on a damp car too which is very handy in our climate!!
I have looked at the Weathershield, Noahs & classic Additions lightweight covers & they vary in price from about £300 down to £100. however while surfing I came across Custom Car Covers Voyager for £67.50 plus p&p £6.95. Does anyone have any experience of this one? Is it a matter of you gets what you pays for?
Alan
Alan
Hi 97
I bought a great outdoor cover for my T350 off ebay.
Has a soft interior,drivers door zipper,elasticated and comes in a little bag.
I only use it in the garage but it is waterproof and breathable.
Type TVR in the search and you will find them, he does 3 or 4 sizes,the small size fits Griff's,tamoras,T350 etc. The picture in the listing shows a Tamora with one on.
I am too thick to post a link sorry.
£36.95 + £9.49 p&p
His ebay name is wheelcoverit.
I bought a great outdoor cover for my T350 off ebay.
Has a soft interior,drivers door zipper,elasticated and comes in a little bag.
I only use it in the garage but it is waterproof and breathable.
Type TVR in the search and you will find them, he does 3 or 4 sizes,the small size fits Griff's,tamoras,T350 etc. The picture in the listing shows a Tamora with one on.
I am too thick to post a link sorry.
£36.95 + £9.49 p&p
His ebay name is wheelcoverit.
Thanks for all the replies ..... I have ordered a Covercraft Weathershield - mainly due to it's weight. If I got a heavy cover I don't think I would bother using it as much.... It's expensive but will hopefully protect my Griff from what seems like the beginnings of a cold winter !!!
Stu D said:
I use a Noah purchased from the Cover Company. Never let any water in as yet and takes no more than a couple of minutes to put on and take off. It's a bit heavier than the Weathershield if I am not mistaken but I have never found this an issue.
Mind you 'take off' is the operative word if it's windy
Interesting as I had one of these also - leaked like a sieve leaving standing water and marks all over the paintwork. Talked to the supplier who said something like ' they arent supposed to be waterproof, and the pics you emailed us showing standing water on the paintwork under the cover are consistent with the performance of this cover'. Not good for a £220+ cover ! So I now have a Moltex-3 from Hamilton Classics. Its much heavier duty than the noah one, so doesnt flap at all, has a much nicer soft lining on it, easier to do up straps and (the best bit) was half the price at £106 ! nd of course its totally waterproff (evidenced by pools of water on the outside where they should be) but breathable so no nasty watermarks underneath from dew.
>> Edited by bigdods on Tuesday 22 November 22:48
bigdods said:Over the past couple of weeks we have had torrential rain, very high winds and thick fog in this part of the country and the Noah, in all fairness, hasn't let a drop of water in. It's only a couple of months old though, so maybe I should keep an eye on it in the future. I would imagine, however, that if you saturate any breathable material for long enough it will leak in the end.
I use a Noah purchased from the Cover Company. Never let any water in as yet and takes no more than a couple of minutes to put on and take off. It's a bit heavier than the Weathershield if I am not mistaken but I have never found this an issue.
Mind you 'take off' is the operative word if it's windy
Interesting as I had one of these also - leaked like a sieve leaving standing water and marks all over the paintwork. Talked to the supplier who said something like ' they arent supposed to be waterproof,
>> Edited by bigdods on Tuesday 22 November 22:48
I'm sure our British climate will put this to the test!
john57 said:
Thanks for all the replies ..... I have ordered a Covercraft Weathershield - mainly due to it's weight. If I got a heavy cover I don't think I would bother using it as much.... It's expensive but will hopefully protect my Griff from what seems like the beginnings of a cold winter !!!
John - when you get the Weathershield, make sure there is no rubbing from the numberplate. This has (supposedly - per the company warranty review) happened on my Tuscan cover, and after 6 mths, there are holes in the front of cover. Not good on a £300 cover, so wanted to flag.
Mustang Baz said:
Thanks for all the replies ..... I have ordered a Covercraft Weathershield - mainly due to it's weight. If I got a heavy cover I don't think I would bother using it as much.... It's expensive but will hopefully protect my Griff from what seems like the beginnings of a cold winter !!!
John - when you get the Weathershield, make sure there is no rubbing from the numberplate. This has (supposedly - per the company warranty review) happened on my Tuscan cover, and after 6 mths, there are holes in the front of cover. Not good on a £300 cover, so wanted to flag.
Many thanks - will keep an eye on that when I get it ......
bigdods said:
I now have a Moltex-3 from Hamilton Classics. Its much heavier duty than the noah one, so doesnt flap at all, has a much nicer soft lining on it, easier to do up straps and (the best bit) was half the price at £106 ! and of course its totally waterproff (evidenced by pools of water on the outside where they should be) but breathable so no nasty watermarks underneath from dew.
I have just ordered one of these, after much searching. These Moltex-3 covers definatly seem very good value for money.
Bigdods, Have you noticed anything I should be awear of when using it?
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