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High quality tailored all year round car cover...?
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Author:  The Seer [Sat Nov 01, 2014 8:33 am ]
Post subject:  High quality tailored all year round car cover...?
I'm looking to buy a top quality tailored cover that'll protect the car from the elements all year round.

I used a supposed weather proof cover that I bought cheap off eBay. Ok so it was soft non scratching material on the underside but moisture was present on the paintwork nearly every time when I removed it. Plus it didn't fit the Monaro correctly either, meaning in windy conditions the cover would lift exposing the body

Any ideas what cover is best and where to pick one up?

Thanks :)
Author:  chevy-stu [Sat Nov 01, 2014 2:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: High quality tailored all year round car cover...?
I bought an alledgedly quality waterproof but breathable fitted specific one ages ago for mine, but also found it trapped moisture and still rubbed the paintwork :x
I've got my kit car covered with a tarpaulin, strapped down nice and tight, and seems to be doing a better job so far.. and only cost £10 ! :thumbup:
Author:  3rdGenmalc [Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: High quality tailored all year round car cover...?
If the cover can't "breathe" the trapped moisture will do more damage than
if the car was uncovered.
After rain the car needs to dry out thoroughly.
Author:  The Seer [Mon Nov 03, 2014 8:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: High quality tailored all year round car cover...?
Quote:
I bought an alledgedly quality waterproof but breathable fitted specific one ages ago for mine, but also found it trapped moisture and still rubbed the paintwork :x
I've got my kit car covered with a tarpaulin, strapped down nice and tight, and seems to be doing a better job so far.. and only cost £10 ! :thumbup:
I had that trapped moisture present on the Monaro, luckily it didn't do any damage. I guess if the tarpualin is tightly secured the paintwork won't be scratched.
Author:  Arizona [Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: High quality tailored all year round car cover...?
Hi
I've tried and still own 2. My challenge is the car is in a very windy driveway, I live right on the south coast. The first one was expensive BUT very light and does a great job but has been blown off before now. (I find a large clamp under the rear helps.) I also have another quite heavy cover but that has also been blown off. (I've had the underbody straps ripped away and found the cover in next doors garden, so you get what I mean about windy!) - Next weekend looking at covers at the NEC so will see if there is a solution to this. The lightweight one uses a single rope underneath (it can be supplied with a lockable cable.)

The answer to which does a better job for what I want, I believe the light weight one (it comes from the US). When it rains some will go through, but when the breeze starts, even a light one, the air gets under the cover (through it?) and dries the car off. I have left it all winter before now and taken the cover of in the spring to find a nice clean dry car underneath. You will need to think about "airing" the car though as there will be a build up of damp inside when covered for months like I have done. So pick a dry day in the winter and lift the cover off and "air the car".

I will not put straps over the top to hold the cover on as that is pushing the textile against the paint. Asking for a problem I think.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Author:  The Seer [Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: High quality tailored all year round car cover...?
Ok, so this arrived the other day http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251367558713? ... EBIDX%3AIT

It's light, pretty easy to fit and unpack. Appears to be made from quality materials and put together well. Those are the pro's but after one day's worth of the cover being on the car, removing it showed the cons.

Firstly the underside material isn't what you'd call soft. The material to me is pretty abrasive like, and as such where to cover is taught on various edges the car is now a little lighter due to missing some of it's paint!! :evil:

Secondly it only just fits the car's body shape meaning the lower part of the front bumper (second plastic grill closest to the ground) is left uncovered. The cover is pretty tight round the rear end also, and only just covers the rear bumper. Although it hasn't been very windy the overall fit doesn't give you confidence if the weather did take a turn for the worse. A strong gust of wind shouldn't have too much trouble getting under and lifting the cover, at least that's what comes to mind.

Luckily the company offers a 14 day back money guarantee, come the morning I'll certainly be taking this route!
Author:  chevy-stu [Mon Nov 10, 2014 12:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: High quality tailored all year round car cover...?
Good luck with it.. Looks like a thicker version of what I had...
Author:  57peppershaker [Mon Nov 10, 2014 3:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: High quality tailored all year round car cover...?
I had a similar problem when looking for a cover for my 57 Chevy.

In the end I went with a California Car cover. Check their site as they do several for outside, but tailored to fit your car. A bit more money, for a better cover.
Author:  The Seer [Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: High quality tailored all year round car cover...?
Quote:
Hi
I've tried and still own 2. My challenge is the car is in a very windy driveway, I live right on the south coast. The first one was expensive BUT very light and does a great job but has been blown off before now. (I find a large clamp under the rear helps.) I also have another quite heavy cover but that has also been blown off. (I've had the underbody straps ripped away and found the cover in next doors garden, so you get what I mean about windy!) - Next weekend looking at covers at the NEC so will see if there is a solution to this. The lightweight one uses a single rope underneath (it can be supplied with a lockable cable.)

The answer to which does a better job for what I want, I believe the light weight one (it comes from the US). When it rains some will go through, but when the breeze starts, even a light one, the air gets under the cover (through it?) and dries the car off. I have left it all winter before now and taken the cover of in the spring to find a nice clean dry car underneath. You will need to think about "airing" the car though as there will be a build up of damp inside when covered for months like I have done. So pick a dry day in the winter and lift the cover off and "air the car".

I will not put straps over the top to hold the cover on as that is pushing the textile against the paint. Asking for a problem I think.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
I dare say it'll get a good airing on a regular basis. I'll be using the car or cleaning it once a week even through winter.
Author:  The Seer [Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: High quality tailored all year round car cover...?
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Good luck with it.. Looks like a thicker version of what I had...
Thanks :) I'll get there eventually.
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