Car Cover Recommendations - pics useful
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I bought a genuine bmw outdoor cover 82150148891 for mine after getting fed up of it raining soon after cleaning.
It sat on the pre-cleaned and polished/waxed car for the whole of last winter but when I took it off I had rubbing marks/lots of fine scratches at certain points, where I presume the cover had moved slightly/continuously when windy.
A few of these marks have been a real pita to remove. I wouldn’t use it again without first putting an indoor cover or some kind of protection on first.
It sat on the pre-cleaned and polished/waxed car for the whole of last winter but when I took it off I had rubbing marks/lots of fine scratches at certain points, where I presume the cover had moved slightly/continuously when windy.
A few of these marks have been a real pita to remove. I wouldn’t use it again without first putting an indoor cover or some kind of protection on first.
North West Surrey
My Z4 lives outdoors, but I'd never consider putting a cover on it because of the scratching issues when it gets windy.
I solved the tree sap problem earlier this year - I had the tree cut down! :lol:
A bit of rain won't do any harm.
I solved the tree sap problem earlier this year - I had the tree cut down! :lol:
A bit of rain won't do any harm.
Jim28270 said:If you're looking for a budget option I can recommend the Cosmos indoor car cover. Just picked one up for £36 on Amazon. Nice, good quality soft fabric and the medium size fits well enough.
Perfect for keeping the fly s**t off in my draughty garage..Not waterproof though.
Think it was recommended in Auto Express, for what it's worth.
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Your cosmos cover, is that just a saloon car cover or do they do a coupe/sports car version. On amazon, they just seam to say, medium and large. Is this the same (albeit more expensive) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cosmos-Ind...45869&sr=8-2&keywords=cosmos+indoor+car+cover
mackharry said:
Has anyone tried one of these
https://www.dancovershop.com/uk/pro...ng-garage-car-eco-large-2-5x4-7x2-m-grey.aspx
Magicarcher said:Jim28270 said:If you're looking for a budget option I can recommend the Cosmos indoor car cover. Just picked one up for £36 on Amazon. Nice, good quality soft fabric and the medium size fits well enough.
Perfect for keeping the fly s**t off in my draughty garage..
Think it was recommended in Auto Express, for what it's worth.
IMG_0331.JPG
Your cosmos cover, is that just a saloon car cover or do they do a coupe/sports car version. On amazon, they just seam to say, medium and large. Is this the same (albeit more expensive) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cosmos-Ind...45869&sr=8-2&keywords=cosmos+indoor+car+cover
I ordered the medium. Don’t think they do specific styles, but I might be wrong.
stormforce are brilliant covers with the wool lining...only problem i found was in high winds they do get lifted and mine was whipped off on the front corner....so i decided to shove it in my dads garage when he was away...would be willing to sell it for the right price...its the top spec one, includes padlock and metal security strap. 
hi jobs, how much are you looking for and whereabouts are you?jpvd said:stormforce are brilliant covers with the wool lining...only problem i found was in high winds they do get lifted and mine was whipped off on the front corner....so i decided to shove it in my dads garage when he was away...would be willing to sell it for the right price...its the top spec one, includes padlock and metal security strap.
sorry should read jpvd, autocorrectmackharry said:hi jobs, how much are you looking for and whereabouts are you?jpvd said:stormforce are brilliant covers with the wool lining...only problem i found was in high winds they do get lifted and mine was whipped off on the front corner....so i decided to shove it in my dads garage when he was away...would be willing to sell it for the right price...its the top spec one, includes padlock and metal security strap.
is it for an e85 also. Thanksmackharry said:sorry should read jpvd, autocorrectmackharry said:hi jobs, how much are you looking for and whereabouts are you?jpvd said:stormforce are brilliant covers with the wool lining...only problem i found was in high winds they do get lifted and mine was whipped off on the front corner....so i decided to shove it in my dads garage when he was away...would be willing to sell it for the right price...its the top spec one, includes padlock and metal security strap.
really sorry i missed this reply!! (only 18 months ago!) - yes it is for the e85....may still sell it as the car lives outside now and i don't really use the cover as its now my daily driver.....