19 replies to this topic

[CJones]

Does anybody recc one? I need to get one for the winter and also while the clam is off and new engine being fitted.

[VXT Tim]

www.cover-zone.co.uk Tailored covers. Loads will now post how you don't need to spend loads, get a generic one from halfords/eBay. They're WRONG

[turbobob]

Discussed plenty of times, if you do a search

Coverzone is the best option but is more expensive - Coverzone

And there are others of us who use the Halfords one which is waterproof and breathable. Its not tailored for the VX, but fits pretty well and is less than half the price of the Coverzone - Halfords car cover

[VXT Tim]

Aaaaahahahahahahahhhhhaaaaaa Bob x

[FLD]

I have a halfords one. Its not the best but does the job. Obviously most people know that I am so very very wrong

[bunsenburner]

Topic covered in this thread (Which Car Cover)

I have the Halfords one, but went for the small size (rather than the medium) which seems to fit perfectly.

[turbobob]

www.cover-zone.co.uk
Tailored covers.


Loads will now post how you don't need to spend loads, get a generic one from halfords/eBay.
They're WRONG

So then TIM, do you have figures, graphs, DYNO's etc to prove I'm wrong?

I've been using the Halfords cover for the last two years and it does what it says on the tin (well, packet at least )

[Wolfstone]

Discussed plenty of times, if you do a search

In your own from from the other day..............assuming he knows how to search Bob.

Edited by Wolfstone, 23 August 2011 - 09:11 PM.

[VXT Tim]

www.cover-zone.co.uk
Tailored covers.


Loads will now post how you don't need to spend loads, get a generic one from halfords/eBay.
They're WRONG

So then TIM, do you have figures, graphs, DYNO's etc to prove I'm wrong?

I've been using the Halfords cover for the last two years and it does what it says on the tin (well, packet at least )

You're wrong, I've been assured they're sh** via a hypothetical car cover success programme

[-JK-]

To be honest, I had the top of the range Coverzone and it fell apart within a year. The thing disintegrated to the point where it was just a damp rag with no water resistance and was doing more harm than good by trapping moisture against the car. I think it was UV light and getting wet and frozen that destroyed it. I'm going to see what happens this winter with just a showercap to protect the roof.

[Tom220SC]

I run my car everyday but do not have access to a garage and my VX found this out through the bad winter with a few paint blisters etc which i am getting sorted but would hate for this to happen again even though i know it probobly will but i am debaiting a cover like some of the ones above again i dont think this will help that much, also could become a pain having to put this on day & night ( i know im just being lazy ) does anyone else do this?

[turbobob]

I run my car everyday but do not have access to a garage and my VX found this out through the bad winter with a few paint blisters etc which i am getting sorted but would hate for this to happen again even though i know it probobly will but i am debaiting a cover like some of the ones above again i dont think this will help that much, also could become a pain having to put this on day & night ( i know im just being lazy ) does anyone else do this?

I tend to use mine more in winter. If its clean and I'm not about to drive it then I'll put the cover on in summer. But I always put it on in winter. You don't want to get standing water on your car as it may freeze, and that won't be good for bodywork. Better off with a cover

[slindborg]

imho a cover would exacerbate any paint falling off/bubbling issues by trapping the water on the body rather than letting it evaporate off etc. And also, if the paint is going to bubble/fall off, there is pretty much fcuk all you can do to stop it

[Tom220SC]

Thanks for the replies....Turbobob i think i will invest in one for winter thanks for the info. Slindborg you are probobly right but i might take the risk, if it makes even the slightest bit of difference i would be pleased........

[Crazyfrog (Fab)]

my vx as been covered since new and mainly to be protected of the uv ray and have no flake at all in 10 years water i love it i have two made by a superbe compagny and both breatheable and sorry for the mistake i am on a lap top :Pnext to a bar

[Tom220SC]

my vx as been covered since new and mainly to be protected of the uv ray and have no flake at all in 10 years
water i love it
i have two made by a superbe compagny and both breatheable
and sorry for the mistake i am on a lap top :Pnext to a bar

Which company did you buy yours from Crazyfrog?

[Crazyfrog (Fab)]

Which company did you buy yours from Crazyfrog?

ps no one call me crazyfrog ............ i am fabchinky chinky

specialised car covers............
concour house in west yorkshire
webflex tlp fabrics and had them for ages and very pleased

[Tom220SC]

Which company did you buy yours from Crazyfrog?

ps no one call me crazyfrog ............ i am fabchinky chinky

specialised car covers............
concour house in west yorkshire
webflex tlp fabrics and had them for ages and very pleased

Cheers Fab

[-JK-]

imho a cover would exacerbate any paint falling off/bubbling issues by trapping the water on the body rather than letting it evaporate off etc.

And also, if the paint is going to bubble/fall off, there is pretty much fcuk all you can do to stop it

Agree with this. My car had its worst bubbling while covered last winter. I think the cover made it worse rather than better by trapping moisture.

[FLD]

Just make sure you get a breathable cover