Ultimate Car Cover - Outdoor Use

[woodsypedia]

Boys and Girls,

I'm considering sticking the V12V under one of those ultimate car covers over the year. I know they said shower proof, but does anyone have any experience with just how much water they'll take? It's not the end of the world if it gets a little wet - it's more to keep the road dust away.

Cheers

Chris

[Squiggs]

I'd be very wary of covering any car with a cover.
Wind flapping the cover can cause damage to the paint work.
Moisture trapped between the car and cover can cause the paint to 'bloom'.

[SS972]

I use one on a daily basis,the surface on the bodywork is non agressive but is is not very watertight,I bought it used so maybe it has been washed and has lost its teflon coating

[Mr.Tremlini]

Mine seems to be pretty waterproof, I have taken it off after two days of rain and the car has been dry, and after four weeks of rain and snow and there has been two or three areas of moisture on the car, but I think it may be from condensation that has risen up when the sun came out, rather than the cover leaking, but of course that is just my assessment.

The inside lining of the cover is soft and the two straps that run under the car keep it snug and secure.

[woodsypedia]

Mr.Tremlini said:

Mine seems to be pretty waterproof, I have taken it off after two days of rain and the car has been dry, and after four weeks of rain and snow and there has been two or three areas of moisture on the car, but I think it may be from condensation that has risen up when the sun came out, rather than the cover leaking, but of course that is just my assessment.

The inside lining of the cover is soft and the two straps that run under the car keep it snug and secure.

Top man - thanks. I assume this is the ultimate cover and they're fleece lined from memory right?

I don't think it's going to be flappy as they seem quite snug, but my driveway is pretty sheltered. I think I'll take a gamble and pick one up.

Cheers

Chris

[CSK1]

I've got the AML Ultimate Car Cover. Only used inside as the car is in winter storage but intend to use the cover outdoor under a car port during the summer. I was also concerned the cover would damage the paint under heavy wind we tend to have here (Mistral) but the cover seems to fit really tight and there are straps to hold the cover in place which run under the car preventing it from flapping.

[Mr.Tremlini]

woodsypedia said:

Top man - thanks. I assume this is the ultimate cover and they're fleece lined from memory right?

I don't think it's going to be flappy as they seem quite snug, but my driveway is pretty sheltered. I think I'll take a gamble and pick one up.

Cheers

Chris

Yep, it's the Ultimate Car Cover, I bought it new about 4 months ago so don't have years of experience with it, but is seems legit. It's breathable so that should assist with any moisture build up.
It's not fleece lined, the interior lining is a similar material to the exterior, but feels softer to the touch, and it's red so that's gotta be good, right!?!
It fits very snug, you need to stretch it over the car, and there are two adjustable straps that run under tha car, one behind the front wheels, one in front of the back wheels, and these make sure it's not going anywhere.

[mrpseudonym]

Just on the subject of outdoor covers..I bought the other AM outdoor cover..the one without the branding as I didn't want to advertise what was underneath. If anyone is considering this cover, don't. The fabric perishes in the sun. Lasted 18 months.

[NickXX]

I bought a Stormshield+ from Specialised Covers recently for £239. Cover is made to order - very snug with 4 straps underneath and is designed to be breathable. The fit is great and there doesn't seem to be a lot of room for it to move around at all in the wind. It has a fleecy inside layer and a travel bag.

I went against buying the AM one as I've seen a very faded one on eBay (it was light grey rather than the original black), so couldn't really justify the extra cost.

[SS972]

mrpseudonym said:

Just on the subject of outdoor covers..I bought the other AM outdoor cover..the one without the branding as I didn't want to advertise what was underneath. If anyone is considering this cover, don't. The fabric perishes in the sun. Lasted 18 months.

Same for me, went thru 2 outdoor car covers, the grey ones,lasted less than a year under the west indian sun,the inner white material desintegrating leaving flour like residue evrywere.

[Grumpydev]

NickXX said:

I bought a Stormshield+ from Specialised Covers recently for £239. Cover is made to order - very snug with 4 straps underneath and is designed to be breathable. The fit is great and there doesn't seem to be a lot of room for it to move around at all in the wind. It has a fleecy inside layer and a travel bag.

I went against buying the AM one as I've seen a very faded one on eBay (it was light grey rather than the original black), so couldn't really justify the extra cost.

I was tempted by one of those, but I drive it too much to be worth the faff.. Which is a good thing I guess

[Dobie177]

NickXX said:

I bought a Stormshield+ from Specialised Covers recently for £239. Cover is made to order - very snug with 4 straps underneath and is designed to be breathable. The fit is great and there doesn't seem to be a lot of room for it to move around at all in the wind. It has a fleecy inside layer and a travel bag.

I went against buying the AM one as I've seen a very faded one on eBay (it was light grey rather than the original black), so couldn't really justify the extra cost.

NickXX - after a few months of use, are you still ringing the praises of the Stormshield cover. I'm also considering one but am nervous about the propensity for it to cause paint bubbling (given trapped moisture) or paint fade.

Any other recent views? Thanks