Car covers - any recommendations please?
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But not so loose that it thrashes about in the wind, or blows off.
The breathable car covers that I have had don't appear to leak, but you do get condensation building up underneath them; so, of course, they will never give such effective protection from rust as would storing the car in a dry and well ventilated garage. I store my Murena (fibreglass, galvanised chassis, with only rear suspension vulnerable to rust) outdoors under a posh cover. The other sheds are in sheds.
The breathable car covers that I have had don't appear to leak, but you do get condensation building up underneath them; so, of course, they will never give such effective protection from rust as would storing the car in a dry and well ventilated garage. I store my Murena (fibreglass, galvanised chassis, with only rear suspension vulnerable to rust) outdoors under a posh cover. The other sheds are in sheds.
I have used a breathable cover from hamilton classics for a number of years now and its kept the car remarkably well protected through even the worse Scottish winters when a garage hasnt been availible.
Its fitted to the shape of car and has a couple of buckle fastening straps that go underneath to prevent it blowing about too much in the wind.
Its fitted to the shape of car and has a couple of buckle fastening straps that go underneath to prevent it blowing about too much in the wind.
My XJS lives outside under a Stormforce cover from coveryourcar. That, and an annual steam clean\waxoyl, seems to be doing a fine job of keeping the car in good condition.
Was originally purchased after a PH recommendation.
http://www.coveryourcar.co.uk/stormforce.htm
Was originally purchased after a PH recommendation.
http://www.coveryourcar.co.uk/stormforce.htm
e42 said:
...perhaps a 'shower cap' if available?
These are quite good, but they're not cheap anymore: http://www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk/acatalog/CoverCon...I used one touring in Spain. Was completely waterproof and can be used with the top down too. The straps hook on to the wheels.
DBSV8 said:
in this weather ??
outdoor carcoon
+1 I've seen cars scratched by outdoor covers and paint blistering seems to be well known because of the humidity trapped inside. No outdoor cover is perfect, just a temporary measure, not a permanent winter one.outdoor carcoon
This is the only proper soltion:-
https://www.carcoon.com/carcoon-double-skin-outdoo...
I've an indoor one and it keeps the car rust and dust free at minimal costs.
the other thing i considered is a temp shelter
http://www.dancover.co.uk/Shelters.htm
thats gota be beter than a cover...
http://www.dancover.co.uk/Shelters.htm
thats gota be beter than a cover...
I have a very high opinion of the Sunland Prestige Car cover that I had on a very good classic car that I couldn't squeeze into my garage for over two years. It was waterproof with a breathable 4 layer fabric which protected the paintwork from UV which out here in Oz is extreme. It was plush lined and didn't scratch the paintwork and the thickness would be useful in a hail storm. It was elasticized at each end and there was one strap underneath - and the drivers door area has a zip for access without taking the whole thing off. I subsequently bought an AutoTechnica car cover which hasn't got the zip or the thickness even though it was more expensive - it too is plush lines and has elastic ends, and two straps underneath. I sometimes use it now for my everyday car if we aren't going out and it's going to be a hot day. My old Prestige car cover is now on the classic, inside the garage.
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