Car cover 850 saloon

PSJVTHEBEST · Jun 10th, 2024, 16:35

Has anybody got any recommendations for external car covers. I have an internal Richbrook and it's good quality but just wondered if anyone else has had any experience?
Thanks.

Luxobarge · Jun 10th, 2024, 18:40

Yes, unless you're using a full-on carcoon type cover with forced air feed etc., generally speaking the car will be better off without any cover at all. With a cover, damp will always find a way in, but won't find a way out again easily, so you end up worse off. Any kind of wind and the cover will chafe the paintwork too.

Just my view based on some experience.

PSJVTHEBEST · Jun 10th, 2024, 19:02

Thanks Luxobarge. I have some experience of the trapped moisture issue but I had always considered it to be at least in part due to making the mistake of using a cheap cover. I thought that if, this time, I spent more, on a good, breathable one, it might, on balance, be better that being exposed to the elements. I have an old open (to the front), leaky, pole barn and you have now made me wonder if simply parking it in there might be better. It's only temporary while I build a new garage.

Lancee · Jun 10th, 2024, 20:13

IMHO a BREATHABLE outdoor cover should be OK.
I had one on my V70 for more than a year, 2 miles downwind from the sea in the South West (plenty of air movement !). No issues in my experience.

PSJVTHEBEST · Jun 11th, 2024, 12:55

Thanks Lancee.
Damn! I have to make my own decision now! Lol.

Kev0607 · Jun 11th, 2024, 13:21

If its just short term, its unlikely the elements will set in anyway. Plus its not winter now either, so no frost to worry about.

PSJVTHEBEST · Jun 11th, 2024, 15:43

True, Kev, just don't want all the other gaff that you get on it-bird poop etc.
Thanks for your view, though.

Rich850R · Jun 15th, 2024, 16:02

Depends how anal you are about paintwork, wind will cause a degree of rubbing and marring paintwork even for a short period of time on the car

Lancee · Jun 15th, 2024, 20:33

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Originally Posted by Rich850R

Depends how anal you are about paintwork, wind will cause a degree of rubbing and marring paintwork even for a short period of time on the car

Wash thoroughly and use a clay bar before covering up, a good protective polish would also help. Sounds OTT but a good breathable cover on top of all this should allow for extended storage outside. That's what worked for me. I covered my car for over a year and still have the car as a second car daily driver now.

Lancee · Jun 16th, 2024, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancee

Wash thoroughly and use a clay bar before covering up, a good protective polish would also help. Sounds OTT but a good breathable cover on top of all this should allow for extended storage outside. That's what worked for me. I covered my car for over a year and still have the car as a second car daily driver now.

Edit, covered for over a year 7 years ago, car still mine and used daily.

Jun 10th, 2024, 18:40	#2
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:54 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	Yes, unless you're using a full-on carcoon type cover with forced air feed etc., generally speaking the car will be better off without any cover at all. With a cover, damp will always find a way in, but won't find a way out again easily, so you end up worse off. Any kind of wind and the cover will chafe the paintwork too. Just my view based on some experience. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Jun 11th, 2024, 13:21	#6
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:38 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	If its just short term, its unlikely the elements will set in anyway. Plus its not winter now either, so no frost to worry about. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 (P3) - 110,000 miles 2008 V70 2.4 D5 (P3) - 163,000 miles

Jun 10th, 2024, 19:02	#3
PSJVTHEBEST VOC Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 16:26 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tiverton	Thanks Luxobarge. I have some experience of the trapped moisture issue but I had always considered it to be at least in part due to making the mistake of using a cheap cover. I thought that if, this time, I spent more, on a good, breathable one, it might, on balance, be better that being exposed to the elements. I have an old open (to the front), leaky, pole barn and you have now made me wonder if simply parking it in there might be better. It's only temporary while I build a new garage.

Jun 10th, 2024, 20:13	#4
Lancee Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:01 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Devon	IMHO a BREATHABLE outdoor cover should be OK. I had one on my V70 for more than a year, 2 miles downwind from the sea in the South West (plenty of air movement !). No issues in my experience.

Jun 11th, 2024, 12:55	#5
PSJVTHEBEST VOC Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 16:26 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tiverton	Thanks Lancee. Damn! I have to make my own decision now! Lol.

Jun 11th, 2024, 15:43	#7
PSJVTHEBEST VOC Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 16:26 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tiverton	True, Kev, just don't want all the other gaff that you get on it-bird poop etc. Thanks for your view, though.

Jun 15th, 2024, 16:02	#8
Rich850R Master Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2024 16:07 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northants View Photos By: Rich850R	Depends how anal you are about paintwork, wind will cause a degree of rubbing and marring paintwork even for a short period of time on the car

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