Outdoor cover advice
Discussion
I'm moving home shortly. Initially the garage will be used as storage until we get sorted with a shed and sort everything else out.That means my Vantage will have to be parked outside in the driveway for a few weeks. I don't really want it on show, especially when I won't be at home, so I'm thinking of either parking it up in a friends garage for the duration or getting an outdoor cover.
I do have a nice quality indoor cover (Classic Additions) - maybe I can get an inexpensive waterproof cover to go over the indoor cover - or is this a bad idea?
I don't really want to be spending hundreds as this is only a temporary situation.
Any suggestions would be welcome. Cheers.
I do have a nice quality indoor cover (Classic Additions) - maybe I can get an inexpensive waterproof cover to go over the indoor cover - or is this a bad idea?
I don't really want to be spending hundreds as this is only a temporary situation.
Any suggestions would be welcome. Cheers.
You tend to find the inexpensive covers are not really waterproof and not tailored or breathable. So not much better than putting a plastic sheet over your existing cover (maybe there are cheap waterproof available somewhere, but this is my experience)
A top quality multi layer breathable, tailored waterproof cover from Specialised start around £199 https://www.specialisedcovers.com/car-covers/ and last well, and have some resale value as owners recognise the brand
I have had 3 Specialised covers over the years and they are my default, last over 5 years (or can still ebay them after that)
Although I dont use it daily, its more during winter months if the car sits unused for a few weeks at a time, I clean it and put the cover on. Occasionally during the rest of the year when I want to keep it clean for a future event.
A top quality multi layer breathable, tailored waterproof cover from Specialised start around £199 https://www.specialisedcovers.com/car-covers/ and last well, and have some resale value as owners recognise the brand
I have had 3 Specialised covers over the years and they are my default, last over 5 years (or can still ebay them after that)
Although I dont use it daily, its more during winter months if the car sits unused for a few weeks at a time, I clean it and put the cover on. Occasionally during the rest of the year when I want to keep it clean for a future event.
bogie said:
You tend to find the inexpensive covers are not really waterproof and not tailored or breathable. So not much better than putting a plastic sheet over your existing cover (maybe there are cheap waterproof available somewhere, but this is my experience)
A top quality multi layer breathable, tailored waterproof cover from Specialised start around £199 https://www.specialisedcovers.com/car-covers/ and last well, and have some resale value as owners recognise the brand
I have had 3 Specialised covers over the years and they are my default, last over 5 years (or can still ebay them after that)
Although I dont use it daily, its more during winter months if the car sits unused for a few weeks at a time, I clean it and put the cover on. Occasionally during the rest of the year when I want to keep it clean for a future event.
ThanksA top quality multi layer breathable, tailored waterproof cover from Specialised start around £199 https://www.specialisedcovers.com/car-covers/ and last well, and have some resale value as owners recognise the brand
I have had 3 Specialised covers over the years and they are my default, last over 5 years (or can still ebay them after that)
Although I dont use it daily, its more during winter months if the car sits unused for a few weeks at a time, I clean it and put the cover on. Occasionally during the rest of the year when I want to keep it clean for a future event.
I got the medium,it's a snug fit,I can just get three corners under the bodywork and tuck them in,then put two bungee straps on,one over the bonnet and one over the back using the wheels as securing points,it's been on since Nov and not moved.I think when this one gives up the ghost i will try the large one thou.
dlm18 said:
I got the medium,it's a snug fit,I can just get three corners under the bodywork and tuck them in,then put two bungee straps on,one over the bonnet and one over the back using the wheels as securing points,it's been on since Nov and not moved.I think when this one gives up the ghost i will try the large one thou.
Cheers!I've just ordered the large size. £34.98 which includes delivery:
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cl-car-cover-lrg-p...
I'm sure this will do the job for the few weeks that I'll be using it.
Edited by zafod on Wednesday 20th February 19:13
zafod said:
Jon39 said:
Take a look under your cover at intervals. Condensation is of course your enemy with any outdoor cover.
Sorry, I have no experience of that, so cannot answer your question.
I have successfully used cotton cloth tarpaulins (not on my Vantage) for a long time, on a car being stored outside.
They tend to be quite heavy, so would never want to put one on a concours car.
My own AM is kept in a garage, and I just use two very lightweight dust covers (Egyptian cotton bed sheets). Each one can be 'flicked' into position, without any need to drag across the paintwork.
dlm18 said:
In the two years I've been using my machinemart cover,there has been no rubbing,although I do have it lashed down for minimum movement of the cover.the paintwork on my car is still immaculate for a late 06 car.photo posted on picture thead a couple of weeks ago.
Nice car you have - love the colour 
Here's mine
dlm18 said:
Nice,very similar in colour to mine,mine's grigio titanio,it's a Ferrari colour.
My favourite colour.
I have a complete list of UK Grigio Vantages, but it is only Model Year 2009 onwards. I cheated on that point, simply to reduce the numbers involved.
If your Vantage is within that group, please let me know the date of first registration. I might perhaps be able to give you some extra history information about your car.
dlm18 said:
Hi there Dewi,
I have what think is the complete history of my car including the build sheet every mot,service sheet and invoice,the first ten services were done at AM Derby and the last two at AMLeeds, but you might find other info?it was first registered on 01/10/06.
Regards
David.
I have what think is the complete history of my car including the build sheet every mot,service sheet and invoice,the first ten services were done at AM Derby and the last two at AMLeeds, but you might find other info?it was first registered on 01/10/06.
Regards
David.
For MY2009 onwards, I have various sale advert details, but for your car, all that I can tell you, is what you probably already know;
The original supplying dealer was Stratstone Derby Aston Martin.
When these cars are first registered on the last day of a month, it often indicates a dealer stock order. Achieving a sales target bonus for October 2006 perhaps. Most new owners would probably wait 24 hours and tax on the first day of a month, unless agreed with their dealer (target).
Enjoy your car and the considerable colour change in sunlight.
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