Storing Car For Winter (Photos)
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Hi,
Can anyone recommend any cover for a classic car that will keep the car protected through the colder months? As per photos below, I have the car in my garage, but unfortunately the garage is not very suitable for older / classic cars, as it is not air tight, heated or double glazed.
I was thinking maybe there is some special heated / ventilated powered cover that you can wrap the car in?
Any suggestions or tips that I could try? Thanks in advance for your help.
Can anyone recommend any cover for a classic car that will keep the car protected through the colder months? As per photos below, I have the car in my garage, but unfortunately the garage is not very suitable for older / classic cars, as it is not air tight, heated or double glazed.
I was thinking maybe there is some special heated / ventilated powered cover that you can wrap the car in?
Any suggestions or tips that I could try? Thanks in advance for your help.
E63eeeeee... said:
Worst "look at my posh garage" post ever 
Carcoon do stuff like you want.
Ha, that is far from my intention... I'm actually more frustrated with the design of the garage, as it's not air tight, etc.Carcoon do stuff like you want.
Just checked 'Carcoon'... their products look promising... I'll give them a shout, thanks for your help.
oo7ml said:
E63eeeeee... said:
Worst "look at my posh garage" post ever
Carcoon do stuff like you want.
Ha, that is far from my intention... I'm actually more frustrated with the design of the garage, as it's not air tight, etc.Carcoon do stuff like you want.
Just checked 'Carcoon'... their products look promising... I'll give them a shout, thanks for your help.
Ferruccio said:
Get a dehumidifier and a car cover.
Thanks Ferruccio.2 questions on this.
01 - would a dehumidifier work considering that the garage is far from air tight... as in fresh cold air would likely continuously come in?
02 - Some people said be careful with a car cover as it could sit wet / damp on it? Keen to get your thoughts on this?
oo7ml said:
Ferruccio said:
Get a dehumidifier and a car cover.
Thanks Ferruccio.2 questions on this.
01 - would a dehumidifier work considering that the garage is far from air tight... as in fresh cold air would likely continuously come in?
02 - Some people said be careful with a car cover as it could sit wet / damp on it? Keen to get your thoughts on this?
2. Specialisedcovers.com do really nice indoor fitted covers, so unless it’s actually getting wet in there? But the cover that the car comes with will keep the dust of it?
oo7ml said:
Hi,
Can anyone recommend any cover for a classic car that will keep the car protected through the colder months? As per photos below, I have the car in my garage, but unfortunately the garage is not very suitable for older / classic cars, as it is not air tight, heated or double glazed.
I was thinking maybe there is some special heated / ventilated powered cover that you can wrap the car in?
Any suggestions or tips that I could try? Thanks in advance for your help.
We sell and install that glazing; you want to have a word with your architect that's not designed for that environmentCan anyone recommend any cover for a classic car that will keep the car protected through the colder months? As per photos below, I have the car in my garage, but unfortunately the garage is not very suitable for older / classic cars, as it is not air tight, heated or double glazed.
I was thinking maybe there is some special heated / ventilated powered cover that you can wrap the car in?
Any suggestions or tips that I could try? Thanks in advance for your help.
r o n n i e said:
Mark V GTD said:
No it wouldn't - get a Carcoon as per others suggestions as its a specialised product thats designed to do the job you require!
Just googled Carcoon and they have terrible 1 star reviews. Good product ,bad service .
One of the big issues with storing in a 'damp' garage is condensation.
Keeping the air moving here helps - in the past I've wired a PC cooling fan up to blow air under the car, plugged into the same extension lead as the CTEK. In your garage a desk fan might be more appropriate as a short term measure whilst you decide what to do.
My Maserati had been carcooned before I bought it, pretty mich all the grease pointes were apparently dry when it went to Carrs the first time, although that could have been conicidence.
Keeping the air moving here helps - in the past I've wired a PC cooling fan up to blow air under the car, plugged into the same extension lead as the CTEK. In your garage a desk fan might be more appropriate as a short term measure whilst you decide what to do.
My Maserati had been carcooned before I bought it, pretty mich all the grease pointes were apparently dry when it went to Carrs the first time, although that could have been conicidence.
Interesting re the grease points. I SORN the 458 over the winter but every month or so I take it out and run it round my drive and get it nice and hot. I’ve never had an issue re grease points or anywhere else. Your point about the fan is valid and that is of course what a Carcoon does.
ex-devonpaul said:
One of the big issues with storing in a 'damp' garage is condensation.
Keeping the air moving here helps - in the past I've wired a PC cooling fan up to blow air under the car, plugged into the same extension lead as the CTEK. In your garage a desk fan might be more appropriate as a short term measure whilst you decide what to do.
My Maserati had been carcooned before I bought it, pretty mich all the grease pointes were apparently dry when it went to Carrs the first time, although that could have been conicidence.
A dehumidifier takes the moisture out the air and moves it around. Keeping the air moving here helps - in the past I've wired a PC cooling fan up to blow air under the car, plugged into the same extension lead as the CTEK. In your garage a desk fan might be more appropriate as a short term measure whilst you decide what to do.
My Maserati had been carcooned before I bought it, pretty mich all the grease pointes were apparently dry when it went to Carrs the first time, although that could have been conicidence.
I've have 2 outdoor Carcoons and they get used and abused a lot. If you are taking cars in and out once a week they will last 4 years before they start to rip and the zips break. Zips can be repaired for around £180 if you return them, tears I use gaffer tape. You have to see them as disposable, £600 and they last around 4 years so £150 a year for a garage. Look at it like that and they are excellent. Trouble is the customer service is not the best and about 3 months back order. Still definitely worth it, there is another company makes them and I might try them next time but Carcoon is still a very good option.
Bispal said:
I've have 2 outdoor Carcoons and they get used and abused a lot. If you are taking cars in and out once a week they will last 4 years before they start to rip and the zips break. Zips can be repaired for around £180 if you return them, tears I use gaffer tape. You have to see them as disposable, £600 and they last around 4 years so £150 a year for a garage. Look at it like that and they are excellent. Trouble is the customer service is not the best and about 3 months back order. Still definitely worth it, there is another company makes them and I might try them next time but Carcoon is still a very good option.
What’s the other company you are thinking of trying next time?Indoor Carcoon is the answer
I kept my 360 in an outdoor carcoon for 12 months until I could make my garage airtight. You can also get drive in/out versions of the indoor one making like much easier.
I put the the dehumidifier inside the Carcoon and was able to maintain a 50% humidity even outside in all weathers
I kept my 360 in an outdoor carcoon for 12 months until I could make my garage airtight. You can also get drive in/out versions of the indoor one making like much easier.
I put the the dehumidifier inside the Carcoon and was able to maintain a 50% humidity even outside in all weathers
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