Outdoor Car Cover

breeze · 11-05-2013, 03:56 PM

What is everybody using for an outdoor cover? My car is on the driveway at the moment.

Suggestions? Ideally something that is breathable with straps that run underneath.

Thinking of something from http://www.cover-zone.com/...

s.mac · 11-05-2013, 06:05 PM

I think I will be buying a cover, there is a company on eBay that do one for £160ish. I just missed out on a carcoon one on eBay

M5 Powered · 11-05-2013, 06:12 PM

I'd take a look at www.carcoon.co.uk . They make outdoors covers that inflate to protect the car from moisture in addition to the general elements.

When mine is in storage it goes into an indoor version at the car storage place I use. I thought it was a slightly over-the-top

option until the car storage owner said to give it a free try over the winter.

I got the car out this year and it didn't have a single bit of flash rust or even dust on the car. The power supply that keeps the fans going to push through filtered air also keeps the battery charged too.

Best,

Jonathan

breeze · 12-05-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by M5 Powered

I'd take a look at www.carcoon.co.uk . They make outdoors covers that inflate to protect the car from moisture in addition to the general elements.

When mine is in storage it goes into an indoor version at the car storage place I use. I thought it was a slightly over-the-top

option until the car storage owner said to give it a free try over the winter.

I got the car out this year and it didn't have a single bit of flash rust or even dust on the car. The power supply that keeps the fans going to push through filtered air also keeps the battery charged too.

Best,

Jonathan

The car normally lives in a dry garage, this is for when the car is on the driveway. I'm thinking of something a little bit more straightforward if I'm honest!

dpsoden · 13-05-2013, 10:49 AM

I have a genuine BMW outdoor car cover that is no longer used and will be up for sale shortly. PM for details

Cheers

David

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 13-05-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dpsoden

I have a genuine BMW outdoor car cover that is no longer used and will be up for sale shortly. PM for details

Cheers

David

Do you have pictures and price

dpsoden · 13-05-2013, 01:28 PM

Photos now attached
Price-wise: these are £164 new from BMW and this is in good condition, so was thinking £90

Barry C · 11-05-2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by breeze

What is everybody using for an outdoor cover? My car is on the driveway at the moment.

Suggestions? Ideally something that is breathable with straps that run underneath.

Thinking of something from http://www.cover-zone.com/...

The carcoon looks good but regular outdoor covers will wreck your car. Wind will move the cover and scratch the paint despite what the car cover manufacturer will tell you. You'd be better off with no cover I reckon

Equinox · 11-05-2013, 07:22 PM

Cover zone covers are great ive got 3 indoor ones on different cars and they fit great and look good.

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 11-05-2013, 08:05 PM

My car has an indoor fitted cover, then a thick blanket the tarpolin sheet with Carband round, then has a breathable cover from Hamilton classics with straps. the car stays dry and clean and has lived outside for the past two years

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M5 Powered S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2009 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 297 Casino cash: $2712	I'd take a look at www.carcoon.co.uk . They make outdoors covers that inflate to protect the car from moisture in addition to the general elements. When mine is in storage it goes into an indoor version at the car storage place I use. I thought it was a slightly over-the-top option until the car storage owner said to give it a free try over the winter. I got the car out this year and it didn't have a single bit of flash rust or even dust on the car. The power supply that keeps the fans going to push through filtered air also keeps the battery charged too. Best, Jonathan __________________ M3 CSL, Silver Grey, 2004, Factory de-limit, Alcon BBK, Rogue Rear Control Arms, Turner Top Mounts, Braille CF Battery

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s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	I think I will be buying a cover, there is a company on eBay that do one for £160ish. I just missed out on a carcoon one on eBay

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dpsoden S2 - Picking it up Snake Champion! Helicopter2 Champion! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Surrey / Hants border Posts: 36 Casino cash: $2168	I have a genuine BMW outdoor car cover that is no longer used and will be up for sale shortly. PM for details Cheers David

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CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	My car has an indoor fitted cover, then a thick blanket the tarpolin sheet with Carband round, then has a breathable cover from Hamilton classics with straps. the car stays dry and clean and has lived outside for the past two years