E85 roof half cover

Surrey-Z4 · Post by **Surrey-Z4** » Mon Jul 02, 2018 10:03 pm

Hi Everyone,

As I’m likely to be starting to keep the Z4 outdoors in the future I’m thinking of getting a half cover to go over the soft top.

I’ve looked through the forum but couldn’t find any conclusive view on if there is a decent one to go for.

Can anyone recommend a type/brand to buy, or where to buy from - or does anyone have a spare one kicking around that they’d be interested in selling?

Equally, if anyone thinks they’re a bad idea please let me know!

Many thanks,

John.

skelters · Post by **skelters** » Tue Jul 03, 2018 12:14 am

Why? The hood is pretty hard wearing.

Clean the roof regularly.
Hoover up any lose dirt.
Lint roller anything left.
Hose off any bird s**t to stop staining.

Buy a Vikan Nail Brush for the green bits.
https://www.vikan.com/uk/products/brush ... 20-mm-hard

Reproof it twice a year. I usually do October and April.

andyf1140 · Post by **andyf1140** » Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:07 am

What do you use to clean it between proofing sessions?

skelters · Post by **skelters** » Tue Jul 03, 2018 6:08 pm

I use the Autoglym stuff. Others on here use the the Milton baby cleaning stuff for the green algae that builds up.

Usually just hoover the roof, lint roller after that. That's usually enough.

Hose of the bird s**t asap though then do the autoglym stuff in the area that's been hosed down.

Zedona · Post by **Zedona** » Tue Jul 03, 2018 6:27 pm

Bird droppings don't shift that easily the cover makes total sense and cats don't like it as much to snooze on.

Surrey-Z4 · Post by **Surrey-Z4** » Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:02 pm

Good to know they’re hard wearing and cleaning is an option.

Are there any thoughts/opinions from those with covers please?

Thanks,

John.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Tue Jul 03, 2018 10:26 pm

Surrey-Z4 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:02 pm Good to know they’re hard wearing and cleaning is an option.

Are there any thoughts/opinions from those with covers please?

Thanks,

John.

I’ve got a half cover I’ll sell you, let me dig it out tomorrow & take some pics of it

Rob

Surrey-Z4 · Post by **Surrey-Z4** » Tue Jul 03, 2018 11:35 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 10:26 pm
Surrey-Z4 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:02 pm Good to know they’re hard wearing and cleaning is an option.

Are there any thoughts/opinions from those with covers please?

Thanks,

John.
I’ve got a half cover I’ll sell you, let me dig it out tomorrow & take some pics of it
Rob

Hi Rob,
I could well be interested if it’s in good condition and the price is reasonable....

Cheers,

John.

paullyjay · Post by **paullyjay** » Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:59 pm

I am planning to use a half cover through the winter especially for the frosty mornings, I am a bit worried about covering the roof if it's damp... I guess I'll see how I go. But for now - just going to enjoy the sun!

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:33 pm

Surrey-Z4 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 11:35 pm
Smartbear wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 10:26 pm
Surrey-Z4 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:02 pm Good to know they’re hard wearing and cleaning is an option.

Are there any thoughts/opinions from those with covers please?

Thanks,

John.
I’ve got a half cover I’ll sell you, let me dig it out tomorrow & take some pics of it
Rob
Hi Rob,
I could well be interested if it’s in good condition and the price is reasonable....

Cheers,

John.

Aaaargh! I was reminded this afternoon that I threw the cover away while recently getting ready for my house move

Rob

Surrey-Z4 · Post by **Surrey-Z4** » Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:42 pm

Ah, that’s a shame. Not to worry.

Thanks though.

weeksyz4 · Post by **weeksyz4** » Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:02 pm

Hi John,

I bought one of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... UTF8&psc=1

Mine's faded quite badly but it's really easy to take on and off, it's got magnets that keep it attached to the car and it tucks into the boot (but make sure you tuck it into the water run off channel).

I'm really pleased with it, it helps me keep the roof nice and clean and it doesn't take too long to take off when I want to take the car for a spin. It also comes with a carry case to pack it into when I don't need it.

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benneyboy1 · Post by **benneyboy1** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:21 pm

Mines a half cover with magnets like the previous post from ukcustomcovers.com i bought mine for £50 second hand from a forum member very happy with it

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:50 pm

Surreyz4
Weird question , but what colour is your car ?

synthedup · Post by **synthedup** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:59 pm

Surrey-Z4 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 10:03 pm Hi Everyone,

As I’m likely to be starting to keep the Z4 outdoors in the future I’m thinking of getting a half cover to go over the soft top.

I’ve looked through the forum but couldn’t find any conclusive view on if there is a decent one to go for.

Can anyone recommend a type/brand to buy, or where to buy from - or does anyone have a spare one kicking around that they’d be interested in selling?

Equally, if anyone thinks they’re a bad idea please let me know!

Many thanks,

John.

I have a brand new one that I don’t use. Will
Take some photos tomorrow if you’re interested

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