Outdoor car cover recommendations?
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Outdoor car cover recommendations?
Having spent far too long fixing my wife's car, it's obvious that I'm not going to get the project 6 completed this summer, so it's going to be biffed out of the garage so the M has somewhere cosy to stay over winter.
Could anyone recommend a decent outdoor cover?
Thank you,
Rob
Could anyone recommend a decent outdoor cover?
Thank you,
Rob
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Re: Outdoor car cover recommendations?
For the best protection for a little more money--consider a canopy.
I'm sure you could find them in the UK.
https://www.amazon.com/ShelterLogic-626 ... c+canopies
My daughter's 72 Buick has been in one for almost 15 years in New York snow storms and all --still in
great shape. It's on blacktop with a ground cloth for moisture.
I'm sure you could find them in the UK.
https://www.amazon.com/ShelterLogic-626 ... c+canopies
My daughter's 72 Buick has been in one for almost 15 years in New York snow storms and all --still in
great shape. It's on blacktop with a ground cloth for moisture.
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Thank you. This, or a proper "carport" would be ideal, but I need to be mindful of even more car crap in the garden, if you know what I mean!
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Re: Outdoor car cover recommendations?
If you do not require regular access, How about an exterior Carcoon?
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Thanks Paul,
I haven't explained this properly: wife-related need to keep garden clear of cars! I'm guessing no one is a fan of car covers.
I haven't explained this properly: wife-related need to keep garden clear of cars! I'm guessing no one is a fan of car covers.
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I've got the NOAH fabric version from Bavauto. Lasts about 4 years outdoors on Long Island including snow conditions.
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Re: Outdoor car cover recommendations?
It seems that the problem is the car cluttering up the garden no matter what you do .
I am OK for space at the moment but when I was pushed for somewhere to keep a spare car I used to chat up old ladies who had given up driving but still had a garage. I would tidy up the garage and pay a reasonable rent. It was ideal for them as it wasn't a case of someone accessing the garage on a daily basis but just spasmodic visits. One tip, make sure there is power in the garage.
I am OK for space at the moment but when I was pushed for somewhere to keep a spare car I used to chat up old ladies who had given up driving but still had a garage. I would tidy up the garage and pay a reasonable rent. It was ideal for them as it wasn't a case of someone accessing the garage on a daily basis but just spasmodic visits. One tip, make sure there is power in the garage.
Paul
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Re: Outdoor car cover recommendations?
"Hot young thing seeks older woman with empty garage" hmmmmm
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93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
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71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
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Re: Outdoor car cover recommendations?
Please send picture of garage.sansouci wrote:"Hot young thing seeks older woman with empty garage" hmmmmm
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Re: Outdoor car cover recommendations?
Rob,
This is the company I used. I say used mine is still in the original carry case, yet to be opened.
https://www.cover-zone.com
Regards
Ash
This is the company I used. I say used mine is still in the original carry case, yet to be opened.
https://www.cover-zone.com
Regards
Ash
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Re: Outdoor car cover recommendations?
You'd be better off to put a good coat of wax on it and leave it outside without a cover. The cover will trap moisture between the cover and the car, any dirt in between there will scratch the car. Not a fan of covers if the car is parked outside for an extended period of time.
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Re: Outdoor car cover recommendations?
Just an FYI, most covers allow moisture to evaporate after the temperature change
from overnight. When it rains and washes a little dirt from the cover onto the car
is so fine, I can't see how it could scratch the painted surface even if you pull
and drag the cover off. Maybe a scuff, but certainly no scratches.
from overnight. When it rains and washes a little dirt from the cover onto the car
is so fine, I can't see how it could scratch the painted surface even if you pull
and drag the cover off. Maybe a scuff, but certainly no scratches.
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Re: Outdoor car cover recommendations?
I've bought many of these over the years, all described as "weatherproof". In my experience, they never are, although some are better than others and achieve this aim for a few months. The main problem seems to be deterioration due to sunlight. I've come to the conclusion that rather than spending a sizeable sum on one supposedly "excellent" cover, its easier buying a cheaper example and not expecting it to last more than a year (at the most). So now I go for a lined and breathable cover which will hopefully keep the worst of the weather off.
You need to be careful that the cover is lined. I once purchased a "weatherproof" cover which was essentially a shaped waterproof plastic sheet. It did indeed keep all the water out, however, when I removed it, I found it had stuck to my Mach1's paintwork and left a residue which pretty much ruined it.
My most recent purchase was this one, which I have found to be pretty good for protecting the Turbo....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-6-SERIES- ... SwrklVUKxd
You need to be careful that the cover is lined. I once purchased a "weatherproof" cover which was essentially a shaped waterproof plastic sheet. It did indeed keep all the water out, however, when I removed it, I found it had stuck to my Mach1's paintwork and left a residue which pretty much ruined it.
My most recent purchase was this one, which I have found to be pretty good for protecting the Turbo....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-6-SERIES- ... SwrklVUKxd
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I'm with Pod. A decent outdoor cover can be had at very reasonable pricing. I bought a Rain-X from Walmart last time.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rain-X-Auto- ... e/23746161
I have previously bought the Budge branded, outdoor one for $40. You can walk into the store, and get the 7-year warrantied Rain-X cover for $60. Cost for replacement shipping of a Budge branded one was around $20 if I recall correctly. So I got two covers for $60 that lasted just over 3 years. The sun really is brutal on these synthetic covers, so I have also accepted that they just deteriorate and need replacement over time. I am much less bothered by replacing a low priced cover several times, than seeing a high priced cover fail once. I have toyed with the idea of pulling a polyethylene tarp over the cover during winter. I figure it would keep water totally off the car, but the cover should still breathe and it would extend the life of the cover.
Jose
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rain-X-Auto- ... e/23746161
I have previously bought the Budge branded, outdoor one for $40. You can walk into the store, and get the 7-year warrantied Rain-X cover for $60. Cost for replacement shipping of a Budge branded one was around $20 if I recall correctly. So I got two covers for $60 that lasted just over 3 years. The sun really is brutal on these synthetic covers, so I have also accepted that they just deteriorate and need replacement over time. I am much less bothered by replacing a low priced cover several times, than seeing a high priced cover fail once. I have toyed with the idea of pulling a polyethylene tarp over the cover during winter. I figure it would keep water totally off the car, but the cover should still breathe and it would extend the life of the cover.
Jose
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Re: Outdoor car cover recommendations?
I have owned my M6 for many years and it has always lived outdoors. Right from the beginning I have always used a Cover Systems cover.
See http://www.cover-systems.co.uk/car-covers/
They last 4 or 5 years and I am now on my 4th. The main problem keeping your car out doors is UV effects on the paint work - which is fully shielded by the cover.
I do not seem to have more rust problems than any other cars I have seen.
This will not be a popular suggestion.
See http://www.cover-systems.co.uk/car-covers/
They last 4 or 5 years and I am now on my 4th. The main problem keeping your car out doors is UV effects on the paint work - which is fully shielded by the cover.
I do not seem to have more rust problems than any other cars I have seen.
This will not be a popular suggestion.
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Thanks chaps,
That's really helpful.
The project car needs a lot more protection: those Zender skirts have done the sills no favours at all, despite the rest of the car being really good!
That's really helpful.
The project car needs a lot more protection: those Zender skirts have done the sills no favours at all, despite the rest of the car being really good!
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Popular with me! Thank you John, just ordered one.JohnRogers wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2017 10:17 pm
See http://www.cover-systems.co.uk/car-covers/
This will not be a popular suggestion.
Cheers,
Rob
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