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Post by PatMcCoy on Sept 27, 2006 0:19:13 GMT
Dorsetflyer Yeah that site you put up with link very interesting One thing,do you have a problem with the aerial Or any where else where it wears And how old are yours
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2006 15:11:34 GMT
ive just got a car cover.
i fold the mirrors in and judt put the aerial down. it works fine.
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Post by shed on Sept 27, 2006 15:53:50 GMT
Hello,
I have a Classic Additions outdoor cover which I use every now and again - its a very good quality cover (the size they recommend for the P5B is a little too big - I also have an indoor dust cover for my Interceptor which is one size smaller and fits both cars a treat) however with the P5B I can see the mirrors rubbing a hole either side with prolonged use.
Cheers,
Steve
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Post by mancamefirst on Sept 27, 2006 16:26:58 GMT
Pat
My Classic Additions cover arrived this afternoon, I haven't unpacked it as i don't pick my car up til the weekend. (Its a bit big for my Smart Car!) I searched the site following recommendation and found this from Dorsetflyer, which you may have already seen, I think it was posted in January this year.
Adam
'A lightweight breathable cover shouldn't give many problems. If a car port is out of the question and a blow up garage is too, then this is the next best thing. At least you have air circulating underneath most of the time. My covers hang down lower than the bottom of the sills so they remain dry together with most of the wheels. The only downside to these covers is where there is constant movement over sharp objects, they will wear a hole through, so it's just a case of Duck Tape on both sides to strengthen it and repair it. The main causes of tearing are the red pips on the sidelights, and also the roof mounted aerial. Wing mirrors are also a problem, but if you have door mirrors these can be turned inwards and don't prove so much of a problem. When it's very humid, or there is a very heavy dew during the night, you can get a bit of condensation on the windows and paint, but with the breathable covers once the sun gets on them or a breeze comes up it doesn't take long for any dampness to disappear. Nowadays the latest covers are soft on the inside, so you get minimal surface scratches. Don't go to Halfords though to get an outdoor cover they are heavy, and will definitely scratch the paintwork. Always go to a specialist in classic car covers. They might be a little more expensive but it's worth it in the long run. Also if the car length is almost at the maximum size for that cover, go to the next higher length as this will give you additional width and height which is a bonus for getting the cover lower than the sills and covering most of the wheels. I'm a bit wary of Carcoons, they are a lot of money for our size of car and being plastic it's fine if you don't have any cats around. I have two cats who delight in sitting where they can watch what goes and bask in the sunshine. Not quite so bad on a cover, but plastic would soon be like a colander. A definite no no is using any form of tarpaulin. It's rough, inflexible, and like a tent if it sits snugly over the car, when it rains the underside surface gets as wet as the outside. On average I suppose a cover should last at least three years or more before being replaced. You can repair most holes etc with Duck Tape, it's only if the seams tear you can have problems. Also one other word of warning, don't try and adjust a cover if it's soaking wet by trying to pull it in place. You will get a lovely split that you will have to repair.'
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Post by PatMcCoy on Sept 27, 2006 17:58:11 GMT
Mancamefirst, Any idea what size you ordered?
Shed, Any idea what size you have
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Post by mancamefirst on Sept 27, 2006 18:04:32 GMT
I ordered size 'E'
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Post by dorsetflyer on Sept 27, 2006 18:47:20 GMT
I did originally order a size 'D' cover but that is the absolute limit for our length of car. I use size 'E' so that it will give extra height so it fits down over the sills. My oldest cover is now over three and a half year old and is well patched with 'Duck Tape' in various places, some because of sharp edges and some of my own doing. However it's still virtually waterproof, very little of the rain gets through. The worst scenario is when we get a full blown gale down here, as the cover gets an awful lot of buffeting which helps to wear the inside surface away causing the splits. Unfortunately there are many sharp edges on all classic cars and we just have to live with it. If you have got wing mirrors fitted then it's best to swing them round parallel with the line of the bonnet. Even then one of my cats uses the mirror as a head rest when she's curled up and we caught her padding down the cover over the mirror until it eventually split sufficiently to allow her head to get comfortable. Good old 'Duck' tape saved the day again.
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Post by PatMcCoy on Sept 29, 2006 8:43:09 GMT
The one big question i forgot to ask is do you get any paint damage,ie scratching, rubbing?
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Post by David on Sept 29, 2006 15:52:43 GMT
I understand you need to make sure the car is clean and waxed before you cover it. Even the finiest dirt will scratch the paintwork. I have a Coversystem waterproof cover and the one thing it is not is waterproof I would not recommend it.
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Post by Smallfry on Sept 29, 2006 22:26:04 GMT
I have a Coverzone cover, described as suitable for all weather long term storage, and guaranteed for two years. They have already replaced it twice and I will have to claim another before the guarantee runs out. They are supposed to be UV stabilized, but both of them have dried to a crisp and break up. I had another make before this which suffered the same problem, so I have not had one I could recommend I would think three years is a reasonable time for a cover to last barring accidents ?
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Post by dorsetflyer on Oct 2, 2006 13:38:04 GMT
So far I have had virtually no paint damage that cannot be rectified with a bit of polish. Obviously if you get grit or any other abrasive material on the inside of the cover then you might. Yes it is a good idea if you can put the cover on over a highly polished surface, and this depends on how often you polish the car. In my case it's usually only once a year, and just occaisonally again if I get any marks anywhere which won't come off with a leather and water. So far none of mine have gone brittle and started to break up.
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