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bomb said:
ShiDevil / Sevenman : do you two share the same garage ?? (even down to the same carpet on the wall)
I had to look twice at your pics there
I did think that when I saw it, hence getting my post in early. I had to look twice at your pics there
Other than not having a road bike (but 3 x MTB), and the window being in a different place, they are quite similar.
Extra carpet added since taking that photo and tidied slightly. My wife says I care too much for that car...
BCA said:
In the air, warm, dry and on charge. Driven briefly occaisionally if weather plays ball over winter.
Kernow67, see this for info re the Strongman Lift and LOW cars.....
http://strongmansnippets.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/ho...
http://strongmansnippets.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/ho...
Edited by alphaalfa on Thursday 4th October 12:52
this being the first winter that i have had the Sag (or any other car that needs to be put away for the winter), i have been browsing forums and asking detailers (professional and otherwise) what is the best method for storing the car over the winter.
they all seem to be of the opinion that a car cover is a bad idea if the car is being sheltered i.e. in a garage. .
the gist of the arguement seems to be that a cover is more likely to damage the paint upon removal than the dust will by simply falling lightly on the car. it also allows for better air flow within the vehicle which reduces things like mold and staleness. as the car is under cover it doesn't need a cover, however, you must wash it after a long period of imobility before use.
i'm not looking to offend, but hoping to inspire debate or at least get some more insight before i tuck my own pride and joy away.
Phoenixz
they all seem to be of the opinion that a car cover is a bad idea if the car is being sheltered i.e. in a garage. .
the gist of the arguement seems to be that a cover is more likely to damage the paint upon removal than the dust will by simply falling lightly on the car. it also allows for better air flow within the vehicle which reduces things like mold and staleness. as the car is under cover it doesn't need a cover, however, you must wash it after a long period of imobility before use.
i'm not looking to offend, but hoping to inspire debate or at least get some more insight before i tuck my own pride and joy away.
Phoenixz
I use a cover over winter in the garage, but I clean and polish before I put the cover on so no problems with damage to paintwork, also the cover is breathable so again no problems with moisture. Also note I leave the windows down to let air circulate. Paintwork is still like new. Always good to know when it comes out of hibernation it's clean and dust free.
I've got a soft breathable indoor cover (never used) and an outdoor cover if the garage is needed for other things or cars.
I agree it's probably not necessary to cover a car thats in a garage unless it's going away for months untouched but that depends on the garage, my garage is painted walls and plastered/painted ceiling and not much else so no dust or things that could fall on the car, however some garages are more like barns/sheds with bare walls, open beams, inner roof on show and lots of other crap like bikes and stored items, far more chance of dust and dirt contaminating the bodywork.
I never let my cars sit for more than 2-3 weeks at a time though so I'll not bother with the indoor cover.
I agree it's probably not necessary to cover a car thats in a garage unless it's going away for months untouched but that depends on the garage, my garage is painted walls and plastered/painted ceiling and not much else so no dust or things that could fall on the car, however some garages are more like barns/sheds with bare walls, open beams, inner roof on show and lots of other crap like bikes and stored items, far more chance of dust and dirt contaminating the bodywork.
I never let my cars sit for more than 2-3 weeks at a time though so I'll not bother with the indoor cover.
mycroft said:
I just use the car all year , only take it out in winter if the roads are dry and salt free . The longest time its spent unused in my 3+ years is about 3 weeks .
After about two weeks i start getting withdrawal symptoms .
Also consider the benefits of a cover, in terms of brushing past the car, with a belt on, keys etc. If like many of us mere mortals you only have single garages, this is why it's an additional benefit as you will be touching the car as you pass by. Furthermore, there are other things in the garage, bikes etc, tools.. it's additional peace of mind After about two weeks i start getting withdrawal symptoms .
For many of you covers are a great idea, since you only do a couple of K a year :P Cackle!
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