Need a cover....anyone heard of this lot?
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due to the inclement weather, the chim is letting in a bit of water. I need a cover really, not sure whether to go for a half cover or a full one. The last full one I paid £250 for, allegedly was waterproof and breatheable, but wasn't.
I'm tempted to go for a half cover, or maybe a full one from this lot.
www.classicadditions.com/heavyduty_waterproof_car_covers.cfm?CFID=6594346&CFTOKEN=36850815
www.classicadditions.com/waterproof_half_car_covers.cfm?CFID=6594346&CFTOKEN=36850815
The half cover seems a bit of a bargain....
I'm tempted to go for a half cover, or maybe a full one from this lot.
www.classicadditions.com/heavyduty_waterproof_car_covers.cfm?CFID=6594346&CFTOKEN=36850815
www.classicadditions.com/waterproof_half_car_covers.cfm?CFID=6594346&CFTOKEN=36850815
The half cover seems a bit of a bargain....
Can't comment on the ClassicAdditions cover.
However when I was in the market I wanted one that was a) waterproof, b) breathable, c) lined to prevent wear to the paint and d) could be placed onto a wet car.
The only one which met these criteria was from Hamilton Classic. It's something like 95% waterproof which means water just runs off any surface that's at an angle. It'll only 'leak' if water is allowed to puddle (which isn't possible on a chim as there are no 'flat' surfaces).
It's breathable which means that the wind keeps things dry. Very please with it.
However when I was in the market I wanted one that was a) waterproof, b) breathable, c) lined to prevent wear to the paint and d) could be placed onto a wet car.
The only one which met these criteria was from Hamilton Classic. It's something like 95% waterproof which means water just runs off any surface that's at an angle. It'll only 'leak' if water is allowed to puddle (which isn't possible on a chim as there are no 'flat' surfaces).
It's breathable which means that the wind keeps things dry. Very please with it.
theaxe said:
Can't comment on the ClassicAdditions cover.
However when I was in the market I wanted one that was a) waterproof, b) breathable, c) lined to prevent wear to the paint and d) could be placed onto a wet car.
The only one which met these criteria was from Hamilton Classic. It's something like 95% waterproof which means water just runs off any surface that's at an angle. It'll only 'leak' if water is allowed to puddle (which isn't possible on a chim as there are no 'flat' surfaces).
It's breathable which means that the wind keeps things dry. Very please with it.
However when I was in the market I wanted one that was a) waterproof, b) breathable, c) lined to prevent wear to the paint and d) could be placed onto a wet car.
The only one which met these criteria was from Hamilton Classic. It's something like 95% waterproof which means water just runs off any surface that's at an angle. It'll only 'leak' if water is allowed to puddle (which isn't possible on a chim as there are no 'flat' surfaces).
It's breathable which means that the wind keeps things dry. Very please with it.
Same here. I had another very expensive custom made cover that was rubbish. Got the 'Moltex Large' from Hamilton, best £100 ish I ever spent. Nicely lined , fully waterprrof and breathes nicely. I would worry about the argos one damaging the paintwork by rubbing when its windy as I dont think its lined.
I bought a lightweight outdoor cover from Covercraft. £55 or so, there's always some on ebay.
Before had a garage, I used to use this cover on the Chim, and while the car certainly does get a little wet in heavy rain, the cover does fulfil one primary function, and that is it acts as enough of a barrier to prevent ANY leaks.
For that alone, it was worthwhile. Nicely made, easy to fit, survived last winter's storms.
Before had a garage, I used to use this cover on the Chim, and while the car certainly does get a little wet in heavy rain, the cover does fulfil one primary function, and that is it acts as enough of a barrier to prevent ANY leaks.
For that alone, it was worthwhile. Nicely made, easy to fit, survived last winter's storms.
silverback mike said:
Mike, I've got one of these and one of the Leven half covers.
The full cover is very good - but it as a pain to put on properly (especially if it is pi$$ing down) - so I don't use it any more.
As Ricardo says - the Leven one does a great job of water proofing the car and is a doddle to use.
Edited by FunkyGibbon on Sunday 19th November 14:25
Thanks for the input folks, I'll sort one out pronto, I jumped into the car today after the trememdous amount of rain we have been having to find the passenger footwell about 2 inches deep in water. 
The question is though.....is it the door seals? if it is then I don't think there is much point in getting a smaller top cover. I think it's the rear of the cover, the velcro bit, which has come away which is causing the problems, in which case the smaller one would do. Decisions decisions.
God I wish I had a decent size garage.
The question is though.....is it the door seals? if it is then I don't think there is much point in getting a smaller top cover. I think it's the rear of the cover, the velcro bit, which has come away which is causing the problems, in which case the smaller one would do. Decisions decisions.
God I wish I had a decent size garage.
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