Car cover?
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For internal or external use? I purchased an internal cover which is made specifically for the car and it fits like a glove and is elasticated around the edge. Colour is in black with red piping and the colour combo is what ever you want and you can order different standards of material. Inside the cover is fleece lined and since I've had it I have not had any marks on the paint work.
Its for external use. The car is probably going to be left at the in-laws with only occasional use for up to a month or two. Their drive & street parking is underneath some trees and I've seen the result on their cars of the leaves, sap and birds.
Looked at the BMW one but it has a big BMW badge across it doesn't it? Was hoping for something more subtle that doesn't advertise what's underneath. On that subject though I did wonder about using them - if covering it up might actually draw more attention to the fact it is sat there and not moving for a fair portion of the time.
Looked at the BMW one but it has a big BMW badge across it doesn't it? Was hoping for something more subtle that doesn't advertise what's underneath. On that subject though I did wonder about using them - if covering it up might actually draw more attention to the fact it is sat there and not moving for a fair portion of the time.
Glad to see you got one 
I have a BMW outdoor cover... but am having real troubles with it scuffing/marring the paint. Particularly on the lip of the boot-lid. Has anyone else noticed this and worked out a solution?
Best I've come up with so far is to put a blanket over the boot before putting the cover on, but this doesn't stop the cover rubbing other areas (front wings, over the rear wheels etc.)
I have a BMW outdoor cover... but am having real troubles with it scuffing/marring the paint. Particularly on the lip of the boot-lid. Has anyone else noticed this and worked out a solution?
Best I've come up with so far is to put a blanket over the boot before putting the cover on, but this doesn't stop the cover rubbing other areas (front wings, over the rear wheels etc.)
Before you use a car cover your car has to be spotless. Not a speck of dirt on it. Any dirt on the car when the cover goes on, and it becomes trapped between the cover and your paint. As you put on the cover, and take it off, as well as when the wind blows or rain falls the cover moves and the dirt becomes like sandpaper, marring the paintwork you are trying to protect. trying to use an external cover without affecting your paintwork in some way is almost impossible.
This is why i never use covers. i rely on many coats of the most durable waxes/sealants and parking my car away from trees.
This is why i never use covers. i rely on many coats of the most durable waxes/sealants and parking my car away from trees.
cj_eds said:
I recommend you purchase one from BMW for your car there is a lot of stuff out there that might give you problems. It will cost you a bit more, however, it is a cover you can rely on. I put 2 pictures on my web site. One I enlarged so you can see the special pattern that allows the car surface to breathe (remember everything does breathe) here is the link
http://web.me.com/solgain/Dieters_Travel_Site/Album_Page_4/Album_Page_4.html
one shows the cover on my M3 before I sold it. The cover has served me well for 10 years without any problems (some have been described in posts here) I used it on a 1987 535is restored, M3, Z4 2008 3.0is and now on my 2009 Sdrive Z4 3.5is
There are covers and then there are covers, so get the right stuff and you will not be sorry. Good luck in finding the right cover.
cj_eds said:
I recommend you purchase one from BMW for your car there is a lot of stuff out there that might give you problems. It will cost you a bit more, however, it is a cover you can rely on. I put 2 pictures on my web site. One I enlarged so you can see the special pattern that allows the car surface to breathe (remember everything does breathe) here is the link
http://web.me.com/solgain/Dieters_Travel_Site/Album_Page_4/Album_Page_4.html
one shows the cover on my M3 before I sold it. The cover has served me well for 10 years without any problems (some have been described in posts here) I used it on a 1987 535is restored, M3, Z4 2008 3.0is and now on my 2009 Sdrive Z4 3.5is
There are covers and then there are covers, so get the right stuff and you will not be sorry. Good luck in finding the right cover.
cj_eds said:
I recommend you purchase one from BMW for your car there is a lot of stuff out there that might give you problems. It will cost you a bit more, however, it is a cover you can rely on. I put 2 pictures on my web site. One I enlarged so you can see the special pattern that allows the car surface to breathe (remember everything does breathe) here is the link
http://web.me.com/solgain/Dieters_Travel_Site/Album_Page_4/Album_Page_4.html
one shows the cover on my M3 before I sold it. The cover has served me well for 10 years without any problems (some have been described in posts here) I used it on a 1987 535is restored, M3, Z4 2008 3.0is and now on my 2009 Sdrive Z4 3.5is
There are covers and then there are covers, so get the right stuff and you will not be sorry. Good luck in finding the right cover.
cj_eds said:
I recommend you purchase one from BMW for your car there is a lot of stuff out there that might give you problems. It will cost you a bit more, however, it is a cover you can rely on. I put 2 pictures on my web site. One I enlarged so you can see the special pattern that allows the car surface to breathe (remember everything does breathe) here is the link
http://web.me.com/solgain/Dieters_Travel_Site/Album_Page_4/Album_Page_4.html
one shows the cover on my M3 before I sold it. The cover has served me well for 10 years without any problems (some have been described in posts here) I used it on a 1987 535is restored, M3, Z4 2008 3.0is and now on my 2009 Sdrive Z4 3.5is
There are covers and then there are covers, so get the right stuff and you will not be sorry. Good luck in finding the right cover.
Sorry for the quadruple posts, something seams not right with the web site .... very slow 
i would't cover my z up if it is outside as you will not stop damage to the paintwork caused by the wind making it rub and grit getting in.i use an argos cover in my garage,it was only 17quid and it fits very well indeed almost down to the floor.its never caused any damage as its fleece lined.it keeps my z gleaming and free from dust so i think it was a top purchase 