Best indoor car cover...
Best indoor car cover...
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5tevo

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443 posts

226 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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Unfortunately my garage gets a bit dusty so may invest in a cover, anyone recommend a good one?

Cheers

E31Shrew

5,963 posts

221 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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Mate of mine runs Classic Additions....Ask for Adrian he may be able to help!

5tevo

Original Poster:

443 posts

226 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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Splendid, thanks!!

grantT350T

188 posts

201 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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Classic Additions would be (and is!) my choice - www.classicadditions.com/index.php?cPath=1_65 . A bit pricey compared to some (looking about £250.00), but fantastic quality - as I have reflex paintwork, would not take a chance with anything of a lower standard. Here are some pics of mine (on T350T)- pics taken outside as my car is up for sale www.pistonheads.com/sales/1906380.htm and once gone, the cover will then be going into the classifieds:









Hope this helps.

Targarama

14,782 posts

312 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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If it is a private garage (which I think it is in this case going from previous photos), then why not just throw 2 old sheets over it. Keeps the dust off and lets you have a peek under and get in without removing much when you're being a saddo and not actually going anywhere.

5tevo

Original Poster:

443 posts

226 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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That's what I'm talking about, nice!

Don1

16,794 posts

237 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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Another one for classic additions.

grantT350T

188 posts

201 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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Cheaper option if you don't want to go with sheets from your spare bedroom (which will be by far your cheapest option and as Targarama said, may be all you need for your garage) is with Covercraft www.covercraft-europe.com/our-covers/car-covers/fl... . Had an older version of theirs that came with my car when I first bought it (about £90 brand new) very lightweight and easy access, but their newer ones look to be of thicker / softer material (you need to send of for a quote which is a bit of a pain). Some pics of the older version to illustrate:







(Note to self - when did I turn into such a sad spotter.............!!)

5tevo

Original Poster:

443 posts

226 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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Targarama said:
If it is a private garage (which I think it is in this case going from previous photos), then why not just throw 2 old sheets over it. Keeps the dust off and lets you have a peek under and get in without removing much when you're being a saddo and not actually going anywhere.
Did think about this but...

1) worry about the texture of the fabric rubbing the paint (most likely paranoid)
2) treading on the edges of the sheets and pulling it off or tripping over (not that I am often in the garage down the side of the car)
3) dust getting through the sheet and certainly on the rear diffuser as it wouldn't be elasticated

On reflection I may well give sheets a go now she is nice and polished and see how she fairs, I know it sounds anal but I love opening the garage and having her sparkling ready to go - Blacks such an @rse of a colour but imo suits the Tam well.

EDIT - Thanks Grant, will indeed try the sheets...if I can find any I've not already cut up for rags, and go from there...

Edited by 5tevo on Thursday 26th August 13:57

Ironman

186 posts

219 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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Hi

Classic Additions everytime - Fully breathable, and just as important the right thickness to protect against those accidental knocks, scrapes etc.

Well worth the money IMO - Mine is also reflex and believe me I am very anal about keeping clean!!

Cheers
IM

the jollyrodger

569 posts

207 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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Ironman said:
Hi

Classic Additions everytime - Fully breathable, and just as important the right thickness to protect against those accidental knocks, scrapes etc.

Well worth the money IMO - Mine is also reflex and believe me I am very anal about keeping clean!!


Cheers
IM
i second this,if you spend the money on a t350,the cover is not expensive to keep it good.

5tevo

Original Poster:

443 posts

226 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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the jollyrodger said:
i second this,if you spend the money on a t350,the cover is not expensive to keep it good.
Or Tamora....smile

Thanks all, if I go for a cover it will certainly be a Classic's one, may try sheets first.


jpp

283 posts

258 months

Tuesday 31st August 2010
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I can vouch for Covercraft - Lotus covered for 10 years without issue and if anything the indoors only one I've bought for the 350 is even better - polishes and allows the car to finish drying, is mould resistant etc etc. You can also ask them to personalise but those black TVR ones do look good.

Barry Ashcroft

1,958 posts

250 months

Tuesday 31st August 2010
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I have a blue tailored fitted Hamilton Classics cover with TVR logo that I never use yours for £175
I have the ears for the Mirrors but for some reason they were not fitted.

http://www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk/acatalog/IndoorCo...

aaronc

214 posts

249 months

Wednesday 1st September 2010
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I have a covercraft one, very soft on the inside, well recommended:


stimshady

1,323 posts

216 months

Thursday 2nd September 2010
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i have one of these: http://www.carcoverzone.co.uk/sahara-indoor-cover-...
only £60, but i think i'll save for one of the black ones above - looks awesome and very snug fitting...