Car covers whilst in storage

[shed driver]

I suppose there's not likely to be much consensus on this one. Chatting to friends recently everyone had their own idea over what was best for protecting a car over winter.

My 1973 P5B coupe will be kept in undercover dry storage with good ventilation over the winter. It is out of direct sunlight and will be parked in between a couple of large motorhomes and caravans. The storage does get some birds overwintering in the roof space.

Should I use a light indoor cover, a more substantial outdoor cover or just wax the car before it goes away and deal with the dust, debris and bird muck at the end of the lay up period?

There's no option for a powered solution.

Should I leave a cheap pound shop dehumidifier in over this period?

SD.

[deggles]

shed driver said:

undercover ... dry ... good ventilation ... out of direct sunlight

Sounds like you've ticked all the important boxes

If anything maybe just an indoor cover? I bought one of these Cosmos covers for my dad when he had his P5B, https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DEH6KOG/ (large), fit well and did a good job keeping the thick of the muck off it in a dry but dusty garage. In fact he still has the cover even though the car has gone, I can ask if he'll part with it if you're anywhere near Leeds.

[shed driver]

deggles said:

Sounds like you've ticked all the important boxes

If anything maybe just an indoor cover? I bought one of these Cosmos covers for my dad when he had his P5B, https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DEH6KOG/ (large), fit well and did a good job keeping the thick of the muck off it in a dry but dusty garage. In fact he still has the cover even though the car has gone, I can ask if he'll part with it if you're anywhere near Leeds.

That would be brilliant. I'm just north of Manchester, but always looking for an excuse to get the Rover out on a trip.

SD.

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shed driver said:

That would be brilliant. I'm just north of Manchester, but always looking for an excuse to get the Rover out on a trip.

SD.

I shall ask at the weekend for you, I see from your other threads yours is also in the best colour combo This was my dad's:

[Chubbyross]

My car’s stored over winter in a similar situation to yours. I’ve been using an indoor cover and it’s fine. I find outdoor covers are too heavy and can scratch clear coat. Just make sure your car is spotless before putting the cover on. Mine does accumulate a very fine layer of dust through the pores of the fabric but it easily washes off come spring.

[lowdrag]

I used to go to the charity shops and get some old blankets for 2p or so. No one wants them and I used to throw them over the car before putting a waterproof cover on the car. One never knows when the roof might leak! As regards a dehumidifier, it will be no use unless the garage is pretty airtight. That was then but now I have insulated my newer double garage (shutting the doors inside there is virtually no light at all), I've drilled a hole through the wall for the pipe and run the dehumidifier at 50%. Despite the rain, it was at 51% when I looked in yesterday.

[Plus8]

I keep my MGCGT in a ventilated garage, take all 4 wheels off and leave car on axle stands, polish car but leave polish on, spray WD40 onto chrome, plug into a trickle charger and cover with lightweight cover. Every 2 months, start the engine and engage gears to warm up the gearbox and diff oils.

[RDMcG]

Heated underground parking,usual tires overinflated, tank full, bit of fuel stabilizer, battery disconnected, indoor fitted car covers for all cars, and has worked very well for years