To cover not to cover

stevo

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What is the conxlcensus on car covers? Mine sits outside my house in all weather's and just getting it back after spray job and polish so want to maintain the shine etc.
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Paul-spyder

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oddly enough asking myself the same question. Have a mk1 Audi TT Quattro Sport currently sat in my garage and was going to move this outside over winter to put the 4200 Spyder inside. (thinking the German may stand up better than the Italian should the beast from the east return!!) Was going to look at getting a cover for both from this place... Anyone had experience of their covers? https://www.classicadditions.com/en-GB/car-covers/prodcat_1052 cheers
 
FIFTY

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Not a fan of car covers particularly external ones - i really don't see the point unless you are parking it under a tree.

If I had a nice big garage that was heated and not dusty at all I would consider an internal cover

So what's the point of buying a cover that will attract dirt, potentially graze the lacquer plus the car needs washing before and after covering. There is a big damp risk with condensation build up also on external ones
 
allandwf

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I use a cover indoors. Outdoors no. I have used outdoor covers in the past and had nothing but problems from scuff/rub marks where it moved in high winds to micro blistering on paint, possibly due to a poor quality cover.
 
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I think an outdoor cover can serve a purpose as well as an indoor cover...
If I had a garage, it’s hands down , head & shoulders better than a cover.... I have a reasonable port. It breathes. I also have a cover. The amount of wind blown debris that lands on the car all the same, persuades me the breathable cover is worthwhile. They are a hassle though. You can only pull the cover on if the car is dry & clean...So good if you winterise the vehicle. Not so much if it’s in use...imo :)
 
Oneball

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allandwf said:
I use a cover indoors. Outdoors no. I have used outdoor covers in the past and had nothing but problems from scuff/rub marks where it moved in high winds to micro blistering on paint, possibly due to a poor quality cover.
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I once bought an expensive outdoor cover “non scratch” furry inside and it caused rub marks. I’ve never used one again will cause more problems than it solves.
 
Rwc13

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Hmmm..........consensus might be a challenge on this one

I’ve used expensive breathable fleece lined Specialized outdoor covers before my garage was built, and never had problems with paint marring. But like others have said, you need to thoroughly clean and dry the car before fitting. Which means, in our climate, it doesn’t really work for a car you need to use regularly. Only for a car that you use on dry days so you can get away with just a quick spruce up before refitting the cover.
 
Felonious Crud

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Covers don’t breathe. A cold car will attract a huge amount of condensation inside and outside the car. The cover will trap the condensation and stop the car from getting fresh air blown round it.
 
Silvercat

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I agree. Outdoor covers are a complete and utter waste of time. I have a 2009 QP which is also parked outside; I have a tight fitting outdoor maserati cover fitted to avoid the paintwork being scratched plus an external stormshield cover on top which is supposed to be breathable. The stormshield cover is useless and the level of condensation which builds up on the paint work beggars belief. The right answer is to have a nice warm dry garage but failing that then buy a Car pod. They cost about £700 but are completely air conditioned and completely protect the car. This is by far the best answer. Just forget about any other outdoor cover solution, they don't work.
 
rs48635

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no cover of any description on the Trident cars. The car is generally waterproof. Will be having a car port / open barn when funds allow redevelopment of Barn / garage.

We do use a classic additions breathable outdoor cover to the little Figaro. Only because it is little and needs it's PJs (and the roof / door seals leak)
 
Silvercat

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A barn or new garage would be a good shout. Up here in sunny Cumbria (not!) I can get a 20ft by 16ft garage built out of local stone for c £12k. So I am still thinking about this option.
 
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