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Car covers #1667265
07/09/2023 18:45
07/09/2023 18:45
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Now I know this subject upsets a few people, but I’ve had my coupe freshened up with some paint and I want to protect it from the elements. Also the crap from the trees around me. My garage is currently occupied by my motorbikes. I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a decent cover to protect my pride and joy.

Last edited by Gigli; 07/09/2023 18:46.
Re: Car covers [Re: Gigli] #1667267
07/09/2023 20:17
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I got mine, a Stormforce, from PJ Classic Car Covers.

I've been pleased with it, but needed to sew on two extra tapes, at the front and rear.


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Re: Car covers [Re: Edinburgh] #1667269
07/09/2023 20:48
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Originally Posted by Edinburgh
I got mine, a Stormforce, from PJ Classic Car Covers.

I've been pleased with it, but needed to sew on two extra tapes, at the front and rear.



Why did you need to do that? Out of interest

Re: Car covers [Re: Gigli] #1667271
07/09/2023 23:34
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It's parked on an east-west road which can be quite a wind-tunnel - it can blow from either direction causing either the front or rear portion of the cover to dislodge, in spite of the elastication.

I've even had to include a rear-centre loop for the tape to pass through!


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Re: Car covers [Re: Edinburgh] #1667272
08/09/2023 06:54
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Originally Posted by Edinburgh
It's parked on an east-west road which can be quite a wind-tunnel - it can blow from either direction causing either the front or rear portion of the cover to dislodge, in spite of the elastication.

I've even had to include a rear-centre loop for the tape to pass through!



That makes sense then. I’m hoping to avoid getting any of my blue Peter skills out. I’ll look into the covers today.

Re: Car covers [Re: Gigli] #1667274
08/09/2023 08:48
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Originally Posted by Gigli

That makes sense then. I’m hoping to avoid getting any of my blue Peter skills out.


Tbh, I didn't stitch then on myself, left that to an expert!


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Re: Car covers [Re: Gigli] #1667287
08/09/2023 15:36
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You're right Nigel, we can't really have one rule for some and not others wink

I've PM'd you the message, maybe PM the OP chinny


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