Outdoor car covers

[Gooey]

Which is the best one to get????

[mk2phil]

I also need one for mine - got a halfords one before andit was useless. Wasn't waterproof in the slightest and just stuck to the car when the water got between the cover and car. Then it started to split and tear all over the place - basically I wouldn't recommend them.

Went and had a look at their newer and more expensive ones today after work, and they are still not water proof - just 'water resistant', and they just look awful.

I need one that is fully waterproof and is soft on the inside so as not to damage my nice new paint work. I've emailed a guy today who deals with car covers to see if I can get such an item - when he replies i'll let you know what he says...

Let me know if you find a decent one in the meantime though...

Cheers :cheers:

Phil

[Gooey]

The only ones I ve really looked at so far are in Demon Tweeks and are called Moltex.
They re supposedly totally water resistant and are fleece lined, oh and are about 70 quid.

Thanks for replying and hope to hear if you get one soon :cheers:

[Alan Cox]

Try Classic Additions, Paul (my brother) keeps his concours S2 under one ousdide and it is excellent (the cover I mean)

Much better than the old halfords one that was rubbish.


Alan

[mk2phil]

Alan - can you find out which type he has - i.e fully waterproof, lightweight etc. How much was it?

I've just spoken to Classic additions and the guy was very helpful. He said that becuase my car has been recently sprayed, a fully waterproof cover would not be a good idea as the fabric is not breathable and this can have really nasty adverse effects on the paint - blistering etc. He reckoned that cars need air for over a year to allow the paint to set in properly. And as the waterproof ones do not let the cover 'breathe' they are obviously no good for such a situation.

He recommended a lightweight version which is made of breathable material, and is water RESISTANT to about 90%. Some water will get through but not very much. They're semi tailored to the car also. He quoted me £100 for this inc vat and delivery next day - 10% if you're a member of RS owners club!

He also said that the inside is very soft on the paintwork and is guarenteed not to scratch or damage it. Made up of 3 layers or something.

Need to find out if paint really does need that long to 'set' properly, otherwise I may go for the fully waterproof version. Any painters on here that can confirm this??

Cheers

Phil :cheers:

[Banishit]

Richard who painted mine said the paint was fully hardened after a week

[mk2phil]

So are you saying that after a week, the paint would be as hard and set to the same extent as the old paint that was 25+ years old - to the same level almost?

So you could throw a cover over it and the paint wouldn't be affected?

Anyone else know whether this is true..?

[Banishit]

yep

after a week it was getting to hard to flat back with sandpaper, I know i spent everyday doing the bloody thing LOL

of course it will probably get a bit harder, but not significantly so as you would notice

Brian

[dasadrew]

On the subject of paint and covers, one of the secrets is to rope down the cover securely over the entire car. Otherwise the wind will cause the cover to flap about and this will sure damage the paint finish.

As for the paints, a few days hardening is more than sufficient. In my business, they fly at twice the speed of sound after a couple of days with 2-pack paint!

Doesn't apply if you're using cellulose paint!

[vinny]

sorry to hijack but what part of aviation are u in das - i am a engine tester for pratt and whitney

[Alan Cox]

Here is a pic of the cover,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/alanrcox/RS%20reference/DCP_6555_resize.jpg

(I've included some of the paving just to keep vinny happy - LOL )

Alan

[Banishit]

the paving is not as nice as Neils LOL

[mk2phil]

Thanks Alan

Does that cover let a lot of water through when its been raining?

Only it looks in the picture like the cover is stuck to the panels due to lots of water between the cover and the car..?

Thanks again mate - its very much appreciated

Regards

PHil

[Alan Cox]

Nope, car is dry as a bone underneath it (the cover I mean, the underside of the car still gets wet and needs a good chamois off)


The reason it looks like that is cos it is straped down tightly.
One under the center of the car, one over the bonnet and 2 elastic straps (front and back) that hook onto the suspension.


The cover has a waterproof outside and a soft lining.


Alan

[Tim]

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooooooooooooo oo a picture of a vauxhall on the mk2 rs bb

[RST & RSI PAUL]

Tim,

And one with 3 spokes on it,at that !!!!! - but it is "red"

My RST has lived under that cover for 2 years now,saved me a lot of time cleaning it,and stops the sun from attacking it - the halford's one's are crap - friends of mine have used classic additions car covers for years on there concourse cars - so they must be spot on.

~~paul~~

[Tim]

i hear ur joinin the v club aswell paul!!

[Frosticles]

Have a look at this, This might be what you're looking for. Cheers, Kev.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=27377&item=2494209158&rd=1

[dasadrew]

Vinny, I'm now doing helicopters, previously Eurofighter.

[mk2phil]

Thanks Paul - think I will get one now, was just a bit worried cos £100 is expensice for a car cover if it doesn't protect peoperly.

Is the underneath of the cover nice and soft, paint friendly - I dont want to damage or scratch my nice new paint you see....

Thanks mate - apologies for all the questions...!

Cheers

Phil

[mk2phil]

Nope, car is dry as a bone underneath it (the cover I mean, the underside of the car still gets wet and needs a good chamois off)

? Are you saying the car is dry or wet underneath the cover once its been raining. What do you mean the underside of the car still gets wet..?

Thanks Alan - appreciate the help


Phil[/quote]

[RST & RSI PAUL]

The cover is soft on the inside,fully water proof on the outside - make sure you get one with the mirror pockets added (i did'nt)

When removing the cover,the body work is nice and dry,clean and just as it was before you put it on.

Keeps the inside from condencing up

The underbonnet area (on mine) - does damp up a little

The cover,as you can see per piccy,does quite touch the floor,thus causing the lower part of the wheels and brake disc's to get dirty / rust.

~~paul~~

[mk2phil]

Cheers Paul - I get what you meant now!

The last question - I promise..!

Is yours the 100% waterproof version - i.e. £140+? What sort of money did it cost you? - is it the most expensive one?

The guy I spoke to recommended the shower proof cover - but this is not fully waterproof but does allow the car to 'breathe' which the fully waterproof one does not.

Thanks mate

Phil

[RST & RSI PAUL]

ask away - dont bite............

mines the "fully waterproof" one

about £140 (i think)

ask them to put the "mirror pockets" in it though

~~paul~~