Piglet Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Can anyone recommend a decent cover for my Spitfire? It looks like she's staying outside for a while until I can clear my garage. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB350Z Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Earlier this year I bought a stormforce cover when I had to store a car outside while some building work was going on. The fit was good, and I had zero issues with damp or scratches. However, I fitted the optional security lock because it's an expensive cover and I didn't want it going walkies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 covers can be more trouble than they are worth a cockpit cover may be the best as they just cover the hood , so no wet weather paint damage you may suffer from a full cover club shop sell both types Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 I bought the Halfords all season car covers when I moved house - reportedly breathable, thick and fleece lined and a reasonable price. Perfect for 3 months whilst I sorted the garage BUT can't comment on longevity. I worried about wind scuffing maybe a separate fleece cover underneath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Problem with all covers is unless the car is cleaned every time the car is used you get a buildup of fine grit on the inside which won't do your paint any good. Regards Paul. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 That was the issue some years back with a Caravan Cover. After a winters use, it took me ages to polish out the tiny scratches. After that I just waxed it and left it uncovered. Wash and wax and a fleecy cover, with the Car cover over it might be OK for short term use though?. OR, something like this if you have the space for it? https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cig81015-heavy-duty-instant-garage---da/ Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 To keep an air gap between the cover and the car in winter I have a system on elastic straps from front to back and foam pipe insulation. Seems to work well. Whenever possible in good weather take the cover off to allow the car to dry out and turn the cover inside out for the same reason. I put a couple of rechargeable dehumidifiers in the car as well. Make sure you have at least one strap that goes under the car, stops the cover blowing away in strong winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 I used a fleecy lined cover on my Dolly Sprint with a vinyl roof for 3 years in Melbourne Aus winters and hot summers weather without an issue. No snow or ice but 40 plus summer days. It Was a good quality cover the fleecy lining I think made it alright! The inner fleece never got wet, what about putting a blanket on the roof first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 club ones are made by Hamilton cockpit for a spitty around £60 Julian says he has to check prices on everything before quoting as with all the increases going on as whats in print is out of date and the website is updated with each orders current costings sounds a nightmare Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 You get what you pay for and a good outdoor cover is pricey; I bought one of the LIDL versions for £11 and the first shower of rain went straight through it. "Protects from rain, ice, snow, tree sap and blossom." It didn't, not even slightly. I've tried other versions that damaged paintwork and flapped about in the wind, so that holes appeared amazingly quickly, so anything with a frame that keeps up off the bodywork is good or as the gang here says, just a cockpit cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 If you have a drive, what about a cheap gazebo over the cockpit. You might even be able to shorten the legs so it is closer to the body without touching it. Something like this... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165651428544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unkel Kunkel Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 I tried one - but just for one winter. Can be a wee bit windy in the winter here (anyone carrying an umbrella is a stranger), but even with extra ropes and weights and frequent fiddling and readjustments, came to the conclusion it was really more trouble than benefit and the interior still seemed to “mist up”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Badwolf said: cheap gazebo you seen how far a gazebo goes in a gale ha! Houston we have a problem !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Indeed. Ours ended up floating upside down in the pond the morning after one party!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piglet Posted September 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Thanks lads. I'd love one of those little garages but no room for that and a gazebo is just asking for trouble! Those Stormforce covers look good and they make one bespoke for a Spitfire...or cars that size anyway. Might be worth a punt. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 Well, I've had 3 quality car covers over the past 9 years (3rd is still newish), as car is parked on the street. I think I would have had some rot issues with body if not (old seals/poor fit). I think my car had some sort of tough paint/clear coat, which has helped with any moisture (which will happen in winter) and with paint wear, due to cover moving (does have some very fine swirl marks, which are not very noticeable, unless you look hard with the sun on it). So for me, a cover appears to be really positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 17, 2022 Report Share Posted September 17, 2022 bit late but this Co popped up Car Covers for 1964 Triumph Vitesse - All Body Types - CarCoversFactory.co.uk Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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