Griffith outdoor cover

Griffith outdoor cover

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DustyC

Original Poster:

12,820 posts

261 months

Monday 20th June 2022
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I need to leave my car outdoors (in a secure lock up) for a couple of months in the summer and looking for an affordable cover.
Any covers* that you would recommend?

  • that's car covers, answers like "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Kayne West will result in severe pain to death.
cheers

RobXjcoupe

3,313 posts

98 months

Monday 20th June 2022
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Make sure the car is as dust free as possible before fitting a cover as in the wind the cover will move and gently scratch the paint

Belle427

9,738 posts

240 months

Tuesday 21st June 2022
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I wouldn’t cover it, just apply a good coat of wax to the paintwork and some protectant to the hood and it should be fine.

lee02

378 posts

258 months

Tuesday 21st June 2022
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Don’t cover it up you risk scratching the paintwork or worst moisture bubbling the paint work

8Speed

749 posts

73 months

Tuesday 21st June 2022
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I agree with Lee but it might be worth getting a top cover for the windscreen & hood area.
I've got one of the original Leven ones (unfortunately not available anymore) but I believe an MX5 one may fit.

DustyC

Original Poster:

12,820 posts

261 months

Friday 24th June 2022
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Thanks everyone, these are all the reasons I haven't used a cover in the past!
I do have a top cover, I will stick with that and give it a fresh polish and wax.

Cheers.

NicBowman

785 posts

245 months

Saturday 25th June 2022
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Hi, I would add a couple of points. Sun is not a good thing for a TVR, I would cover the whole car on a sunny day. Paint does degrade, as do tyres, etc, etc. Ditto animals…. My cat loves a TVR, easy to jump,onto, comfy to sit on.

So, given that during a windy day a loose cover can cause scratches, a tight fitting cover (I have an indoor cover, like a big sweatshirt, type material) will stop sun and cats.

Indoors always best!

Nic