Waterproof car-covers
Discussion
As per title really, I've just purchased a Mk2 and I'd like to get a waterproof cover for it because the car will be parked outside, albeit off the road.
Are there any implications to using one of these in regard to the soff-top hood? Will it cause sweat / condensation and damage the hood?
Any advice much appreciated.
Are there any implications to using one of these in regard to the soff-top hood? Will it cause sweat / condensation and damage the hood?
Any advice much appreciated.
Anyone?
To expand a little on my OP, I've been doing a little research and I think what I need is a car cover that doesn't actually touch the car.
I can find plenty car-ports, and portable garages etc but what I'd really like is just a cover but one that doesn't physically touch the car.
Any ideas?
To expand a little on my OP, I've been doing a little research and I think what I need is a car cover that doesn't actually touch the car.
I can find plenty car-ports, and portable garages etc but what I'd really like is just a cover but one that doesn't physically touch the car.
Any ideas?
I bought one of these covers from Moss last year and it's excellent - very well made, tough straps and velcro fixings, and so far it has proved completely waterproof and stayed on in all but the strongest winds (where the rear straps that close inside the boot lid at least prevented it blowing away).
I have often put the cover on a wet car and had no problems with mould or any condensation either.
I keep a small washing up bowl in the boot and just scrunch the cover up into it every day, the water collects in the bowl and I empty it out when I put the cover back on. So far the cover has survived a year of daily use being crammed into the bowl and shows no signs of any wear or damage.
http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/Shop/ViewProducts.asp...
I have often put the cover on a wet car and had no problems with mould or any condensation either.
I keep a small washing up bowl in the boot and just scrunch the cover up into it every day, the water collects in the bowl and I empty it out when I put the cover back on. So far the cover has survived a year of daily use being crammed into the bowl and shows no signs of any wear or damage.
http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/Shop/ViewProducts.asp...
Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 28th May 11:47
I've been using a Stormforce cover for my mk1 from http://coveryourcar.co.uk/ since Christmas and it's superb. Keeps the car clean, dry and shiny 
No problems whatsoever
No problems whatsoevermaz8062 said:
I've been using one for the past 2 years or so - they're great!! wise investment if the car is going to be left to the elements for any period of time. I like them so much I nearly bought one of those expensive stormcraft (or whatever they're called) for about £100.
Mine was about £130. Worth the investment IMHOHoward- said:
maz8062 said:
I've been using one for the past 2 years or so - they're great!! wise investment if the car is going to be left to the elements for any period of time. I like them so much I nearly bought one of those expensive stormcraft (or whatever they're called) for about £100.
Mine was about £130. Worth the investment IMHOI'm not sure you can buy a cover that doesn't touch the car.
maz8062 said:
Howard- said:
maz8062 said:
I've been using one for the past 2 years or so - they're great!! wise investment if the car is going to be left to the elements for any period of time. I like them so much I nearly bought one of those expensive stormcraft (or whatever they're called) for about £100.
Mine was about £130. Worth the investment IMHOI was saying that spending £100+ on a cover is worth it
Howard- said:
maz8062 said:
Howard- said:
maz8062 said:
I've been using one for the past 2 years or so - they're great!! wise investment if the car is going to be left to the elements for any period of time. I like them so much I nearly bought one of those expensive stormcraft (or whatever they're called) for about £100.
Mine was about £130. Worth the investment IMHOI was saying that spending £100+ on a cover is worth it
Hi ApexJimi - not really one for pi$$ing on parades but I'd steer well clear of car covers....
I bought my Mk1 late 2006, it had been parked outside and 'so-called' protected from the elements for several years with a foul weather cover - the same cover came with the vehicle, it is light and at first glance you would think that butter would not melt!
However - the paintwork all along the area above the screen has most definately worn thin in patches, some to the point of exposing the undercoat (as depicted).
As can be seen, the colour is metalic silver, this may or may not have any bearing on the resulted wear. All is not lost because in my case as I'm getting a company in to cover the entire screen surround in chrome body trim tape.
Hope this helps......
Vince.
I bought my Mk1 late 2006, it had been parked outside and 'so-called' protected from the elements for several years with a foul weather cover - the same cover came with the vehicle, it is light and at first glance you would think that butter would not melt!
However - the paintwork all along the area above the screen has most definately worn thin in patches, some to the point of exposing the undercoat (as depicted).
As can be seen, the colour is metalic silver, this may or may not have any bearing on the resulted wear. All is not lost because in my case as I'm getting a company in to cover the entire screen surround in chrome body trim tape.
Hope this helps......
Vince.
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