What is the best car cover to have?

[tuscan 22]

Hi all.
Im after a good quality car cover for my tuscan mk1. I had one for my old chimaera but it wasnt the best, it was semi waterproof and seemed to sweat alot underneath, causing the paintwork to bubble in places!
So i am on the look out for a waterproof cover but which breathable and doesnt cause any damage to the paintwork.
If anyone could recommend any decent companies out there or point me in the right direction i would be very grateful.

Thanks chaps.

[grant3R]

This post will be helpful, you'll see my recommendation with pics halfway down:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=103...

CoverYorCar 'Stormforce' and Hamilton 'Classic' get good reviews.

HTH. Grant

[jonlcerb]

Classic Additions. Beautiful covers, excellent service.

[haircutmike]

Personally, I find amy garage is ideal, if not, how about this,

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3396086.htm

[ChopperTVR]

I have had lots of different covers but never found anything that fitted or done what was advertized. But I bought a taylor made one for my mark 2 tuscan from these guys. specialisedcovers.com
Worth the 4 week manufacture time and cost.
Got the tvr badge machined in 3D with the colours I wanted. Looks well and fitted snug.

[tuscan 22]

haircutmike,pointless reply. If i had a garage to put my car in, i wouldnt have put this forum on here in the first place!!!
And not sure about the link either!!

[tuscan 22]

Many thanks to all you other guys.
Some good advice and tips. I will get on the case now and have a phone round.
cheers.

[haircutmike]

tuscan 22 said:

haircutmike,pointless reply. If i had a garage to put my car in, i wouldnt have put this forum on here in the first place!!!
And not sure about the link either!!

You tuscan guys can be sooo hurtfull.

My post was rhetorical, for your amusement only, sorry to dissapoint!

[TVdinneR]

haircutmike said:

You tuscan guys can be sooo hurtfull.

My post was rhetorical, for your amusement only, sorry to dissapoint!

Heck,
Based on the topic title, I was about to suggest "Fully Comp"
but thought better of it.;)

[haircutmike]

TVdinneR said:

Heck,
Based on the topic title, I was about to suggest "Fully Comp"
but thought better of it.;)

[Mustang Baz]

Covercraft weathershield was excellent for my Mk 1 for 3 yrs outside; as it got older, it did get a little looser, but still superb and good for the paintwork. Just wished they had not kept on increasing their prices so much...

http://www.covercraft.com/weathershield_hp.htm

[karenhenry04]

I am using car cover which I recently ordered from amazon.

It's material and quality is very good.

It protects from sun, rain, etc.

Find more here: http://www.nationalcarcovers.com/

[anonymous-user]

Spend your money on good quality wax. It won't scuff your paint or cause it micro-blister.

[ThePrisoner]

TVRMs said:

Spend your money on good quality wax. It won't scuff your paint or cause it micro-blister.

This

ETA: This is what could happen with a Good quality cover. DON'T DO IT.

Edited by ThePrisoner on Saturday 15th November 18:21

Edited by ThePrisoner on Saturday 15th November 18:31

[pmessling]

I agree don't do it

I had an expensive cover made. A proper stretch fit and caused micro blisters over the whole car



Looks alright in the distance but it's £4k for a re spray as its not just a respray its all the way back to the gel coat

[wanus1312]

Im with Mustang Baz, Covercraft. Was a recommendation from James Agger when i purchased my Tuscan. Link is on his page. Its not cheap, its good and it aint made here..

[noisynorton]

Re microblisters, some interesting information here:

www.hmgpaint.com/knowledge-base/blistering-the-cau...

Had the cars in the photos above been resprayed, I wonder?

Edited by noisynorton on Monday 17th November 14:11

[pmessling]

Nope not been respray end.

[pmessling]

I think mine were caused buy the cover being a tight fit and last winter when it done nothing but rain. The cover no doubt become completely saturated and given it was constantly wet and didn't get time to dry out causing the blisters from the water getting into the paint. Then when the weather warmed up they expanded and caused the blisters.

Good article by the way.

[noisynorton]

Whether or not to use a cover (and which one) is not an easy decision, and problems like those above do make you wonder......

My garage floor gets damp in the winter and after getting a lot of condensation on the chassis I decided my Chim would be better off in a sheltered spot in the yard under a breathable cover, because winter road salt + condensation will absolutely murder the chassis. I've used "Coveryourcar" Stormforce covers for a few years (I'm on my second) with no problems and the paint still looks like new, but there are a few riders:

1. Don't have the cover too tight to allow air to circulate
2. Don't cover a wet or dirty car
3. Take the cover off periodically to allow everything to dry out (I try to do this every 2-3 weeks if I haven't used the car)
(The above are in the instructions with the Stormforce cover)

In addition I keep the paint well waxed & give it a quick going over with Meguiars spray detailer before fitting the cover. I'm also absolutely meticulous handling the cover to make sure no dirt or grit gets on the inside surface.

What I really need is a dry, heated garage, but I'd have to sell the Chim to pay for it........