Car covers?

JST · 02-19-2010, 11:00 AM

Now that I have a car that I won't be driving all the time (and still no garage

), I'm thinking about a cover for it. I know that there are some disadvantages with these, but I'd also rather not let the car sit for a week at a time in bird shit and pollen.

Any recommendations for what kind of outdoor cover to get? What about this one?

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...ode=9872covers

bren · 02-19-2010, 11:16 AM

Nick M3 · 02-19-2010, 11:35 AM

Coverkings are very nice, but $$$$.

bren · 02-19-2010, 11:55 AM

The BMW cover that I use on the vette (thanks Alex) has worked really well. Although, I'm not sure I would notice any new scratches or swirls it may have caused on a 25 y.o. vette with other, um, paint issues.

equ · 02-19-2010, 11:57 AM

I don't know if it's a good cover, but that's a good price.

I've been thinking (but not acting) about a covercraft dustop for my indoor condo garage dust problem... Apparently, those in the know say that putting a cover on or off causes some issues as well. Thus far, I have stayed clear, just washed regularly (but not crazy frequently either) and shake the dust off while driving.

If I kept it parked outdoors, I think an outdoor cover would be necessary against the sun. Would the main issue be how well it breathes?

bren · 02-19-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by equ

If I kept it parked outdoors, I think an outdoor cover would be necessary against the sun. Would the main issue be how well it breathes?

I think the main issue is that every time the wind blows it rubs the cover against the paint.

lupinsea · 02-19-2010, 01:00 PM

Just make sure you lock it up well.

FC · 02-19-2010, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bren

I think the main issue is that every time the wind blows it rubs the cover against the paint.

The custom $200+ cover I got for my 190E still caused visible paint damage on a 10+ yo car with 100K+ miles.

rumatt · 02-19-2010, 01:27 PM

It still seems to me that just sitting out is better for the paint than using a cover.

SCA · 02-19-2010, 01:37 PM

I use a BMW cover on the 330. It is basically a Evolution 4 as I use one for the M3. I have not noticed any scratching issues, but then again I only put it on the car after it has been washed. Like equ, I also have a dust problem in my garage.

02-19-2010, 11:00 AM	#1
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,653	Car covers? Now that I have a car that I won't be driving all the time (and still no garage ), I'm thinking about a cover for it. I know that there are some disadvantages with these, but I'd also rather not let the car sit for a week at a time in bird shit and pollen. Any recommendations for what kind of outdoor cover to get? What about this one? http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...ode=9872covers

02-19-2010, 11:35 AM	#3
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,490	Coverkings are very nice, but $$$$. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

02-19-2010, 01:00 PM	#7
lupinsea Jeeped Join Date: Sep 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Modified Jeep Tj and '07 Miata Location: Seattle Posts: 10,214	Just make sure you lock it up well. __________________ . My website "Jeep is the only true American sports car" - Enzo Ferrari Or something to that effect.

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bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	The BMW cover that I use on the vette (thanks Alex) has worked really well. Although, I'm not sure I would notice any new scratches or swirls it may have caused on a 25 y.o. vette with other, um, paint issues.

02-19-2010, 11:57 AM	#5
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,591	I don't know if it's a good cover, but that's a good price. I've been thinking (but not acting) about a covercraft dustop for my indoor condo garage dust problem... Apparently, those in the know say that putting a cover on or off causes some issues as well. Thus far, I have stayed clear, just washed regularly (but not crazy frequently either) and shake the dust off while driving. If I kept it parked outdoors, I think an outdoor cover would be necessary against the sun. Would the main issue be how well it breathes?

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rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	It still seems to me that just sitting out is better for the paint than using a cover.

02-19-2010, 01:37 PM	#10
SCA Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,159	I use a BMW cover on the 330. It is basically a Evolution 4 as I use one for the M3. I have not noticed any scratching issues, but then again I only put it on the car after it has been washed. Like equ, I also have a dust problem in my garage.