Indoor covers? Are they worth it?

TridentTested

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This is what I was thinking. .

Of course motorbikes are different; requiring helmet, gloves, leathers, and unlocking it from the ground anchor and unplugging the battery conditioner. Removing the dust cover is just one element but I often think about using the bike for a local journey then decide it will be quicker by bicycle.

The more annoying bit is putting it back on.

I've wondered if I could rig a pulley on the ceiling. Removing and replacing the cover by a cord. No dusty hands and seconds to do.

Yup first world problems - too many toys :)
 

JonW

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Thanks for the answers... really useful to get real life input on the pros and cons....

Once my car has been properly detailed and protected, it will be interesting for me to see how often I use it during the winter, and whether I become precious about using it. I hope I don't.
 

D Walker

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Of course motorbikes are different; requiring helmet, gloves, leathers, and unlocking it from the ground anchor and unplugging the battery conditioner. Removing the dust cover is just one element but I often think about using the bike for a local journey then decide it will be quicker by bicycle.

The more annoying bit is putting it back on.

I've wondered if I could rig a pulley on the ceiling. Removing and replacing the cover by a cord. No dusty hands and seconds to do.

Yup first world problems - too many toys :)

Believe it or not, I've thought about this!!
Biggest problem is the elastic acted bottom on most covers, and a purely lifted canopy type cover would actually get dusty on the inside when lifted, but I had a bit of a thought when I was in the car wash a while ago!!
 

allandwf

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I quite like putting my cover on. Something quite satisfying about pulling the elasticated bits down and getting the logos straight. Lol
 

D Walker

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I quite like putting my cover on. Something quite satisfying about pulling the elasticated bits down and getting the logos straight. Lol

Agreed, think mine used to take 1 minute to put on then 5 straightening and getting the wrinkles out so it looked " nice"
 

alfatwo

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I've wondered if I could rig a pulley on the ceiling. Removing and replacing the cover by a cord. No dusty hands and seconds to do.

Yup first world problems - too many toys :)[/QUOTE]

A bit like the old Merc SL 500 I used to own...I lifted the heavy hard top up into the garage roof the same way!

Dave
 

outrun

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I always use my cover. Wouldn't have it any other way. It's just an extension of the quest to look after my things, something that most of us can relate to on a forum like this therefore it's no surprise that the weight is for the covers. That £20k car in Luton could have used a garage and cover....

It takes 30 seconds to remove and doesn't stop me using mine although I won't put it back on until the car is cleaned.

Also look good in the garage all covered and on trickle charge. I'd do this if the wife would let me.

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JonW

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I cant decide what's more surprising? Is it

A) that we've got to 31 posts now on the topic of dust covers, or
B) that we've got to 31 posts without any thread drift?

I've been looking at the price of indoor covers on eBay and Amazon, and there seems to be a huge range from £60ish to £350+ For an original Maserati one. Given that I'm not entirely sure how much I'll use it, I'm not sure I want to fork out that much, so is there anyone on here with a decent one they no longer need?
 

montravia

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Beware. Many don't fit very well at all, either too small to 'clip' the elasticated bits underneath or too big and are like a supermarket bag.

I had three attempts from a firm well known and recommended. In the end they admitted that their template was a general one rather than specifically made for the GT despite claims otherwise. Sent 'em all back, and trolled down to Lovetts after ordering the specific one for the model wnen it came from Italy. Not much more expensive.

The last thing one needs is something that doesn't fit and moves around.
 

Mr.Cambio

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Maseratis are special cars and for most of us they are dream cars. I love to have my oem cover on, when she´s sleeping. I look everyday at the trident sticked on the cover and this makes my day. Really don´t care if it´s for dust protection, i still prefer the visual satisfaction.
 

hoyin

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Come on. Even I have a cover and it doesn't stop me from driving the cars and I am a lazy git!!!!

Definitely recommend them. The amount of dust you get in a garage is obscene.

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Ewan

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I get all mine from Specialised Covers (so they are not the official Maserati ones). Better quality and you can specify colour, piping, badging, etc.
 

rockits

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I got lucky & stumbled across a brand new sealed OEM cover for the 4200. I had ordered one Graypaul originally but the only part code was one with GranSport on so they got it back with a full refund given. The one I have is an old part code so has the Maserati name on the back & trident on the front. I couldn't deal with seeing GranSport on it knowing I had a 4200 underneath. The OEM was about 260 from memory. Got the new OEM one from EBay seller for 125.