All weather cover
Discussion
I'm not convinced about these outdoor car covers. The previous owner gave me one which he'd used for a year or two and was nearing the end of its life. It was mid January when I bought it so still had the worst of the weather to come. I used both the leven hood cover and the all-over cover. It certainly remained dry and no trouble with leaks. When I had it detailed in the April the guy said it had obviously been under covers for some time as the scuffing was significant. Until he'd pointed it out I hadn't really noticed it.
The next year I bought a new cover in the hope that it might improve matters - I only used the full cover if heavy rain/snow/frost was forecast, otherwise just used the leven cover. It was not as bad but after a few months it was obvious where the cover had been.
This winter I prepared it well by giving it a good clean, claying, polish and several waxes in October and no cover except the leven when snow was forecast - of which there's been a lot. It was looking a bit tired a few weeks ago as it'd not been properly cleaned since, but last weekend I gave it a proper clean/polish/wax and it's looking pretty good.
I don't have a garage and not likely to have one in the foreseeable future but I'd rather leave mine open to the elements than put a cover on again.
Bear in mind I live in the South in a fairly sheltered area.
The next year I bought a new cover in the hope that it might improve matters - I only used the full cover if heavy rain/snow/frost was forecast, otherwise just used the leven cover. It was not as bad but after a few months it was obvious where the cover had been.
This winter I prepared it well by giving it a good clean, claying, polish and several waxes in October and no cover except the leven when snow was forecast - of which there's been a lot. It was looking a bit tired a few weeks ago as it'd not been properly cleaned since, but last weekend I gave it a proper clean/polish/wax and it's looking pretty good.
I don't have a garage and not likely to have one in the foreseeable future but I'd rather leave mine open to the elements than put a cover on again.
Bear in mind I live in the South in a fairly sheltered area.
As I dont have a garage my chim lives on the drive under a cover, has done for nearly 5 years now with no problems. My paint isnt rubbing off, I dont have scratches or marks etc. As long as you buy the right breathable cover with a soft lining you will be fine.
More details in this thread http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
More details in this thread http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
If you buy a cover I'd recommend a breathable indoor/outdoor one. They tend to be softer and less likely to rub the paintwork. Also the waterproof outdoor ones can suffer from condensation which makes the waterproof bit a pointless.
My Griff has had a high quality breathable cover on it for the last 4 years, although it is stored inside now. I bought it initially as it was in a car port for a couple of years and the rain blew in. It's been fine and still is as new, apart from being dirty on the outside which suggests it has done its job. I bought a cheaper version for the other half's MGB. It's definately not so good quality and tore easily when it caught on the bumper.
Final point to consider, if you put a cover on a dirty car it is always likely to damage the paint over time.
Moto
My Griff has had a high quality breathable cover on it for the last 4 years, although it is stored inside now. I bought it initially as it was in a car port for a couple of years and the rain blew in. It's been fine and still is as new, apart from being dirty on the outside which suggests it has done its job. I bought a cheaper version for the other half's MGB. It's definately not so good quality and tore easily when it caught on the bumper.
Final point to consider, if you put a cover on a dirty car it is always likely to damage the paint over time.
Moto
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