Car cover/tent thingy

makeitfit · 17-06-2018, 23:39

After a bit of advice please.
I need to get on with my old cortina project. Trouble is it will need to be stored outside for days at a time when the workshop has other stuff going on.
Bodywork still going on , so will often have bare metal. Does anyone know of a cheap outdoor cover, that will keep the rain off but not sweat either ?
Thankyouplease

Lazy-Ferret · 18-06-2018, 00:26

What about an "instant Garage"...

macabethiel · 18-06-2018, 06:04

I bought one from CostCo about 8 years ago it is a grey coloured textured type of breathable PVC outer layer with a soft inside like a flannelette cotton sheet. It has loops front sides & rear. I use a bungee strap to stop the wind from blowing it off. I have used it outside but TBH I use it mostly as a dust cover in the garage on our R129. They had 3 sizes I went for largest but it is a tad too long.

It cost around £85 in 2010 not seen them in stock recently but there are a lot on sale on flea bay. If you do not have one with a soft lining there is a risk of abrasion damage to your paintwork over time due to wind flapping.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/All-Seasons...from=R40&rt=nc

Not sure what brand it was but it had RAC logo on the packaging. You can get cheap but they will probably rip quickly.

makeitfit · 18-06-2018, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

What about an "instant Garage"...

Unfortunately where our new unit is we can store cars outside no probs but not a garage tent . It's seen as a more permanent thing and so attracts rent. I've got a camping tent bug enough as it happens lol
Thanks anyway ☺

17-06-2018, 23:39	#1
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Car cover/tent thingy After a bit of advice please. I need to get on with my old cortina project. Trouble is it will need to be stored outside for days at a time when the workshop has other stuff going on. Bodywork still going on , so will often have bare metal. Does anyone know of a cheap outdoor cover, that will keep the rain off but not sweat either ? Thankyouplease

18-06-2018, 06:04	#3
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	CostCo Breathable Car cover I bought one from CostCo about 8 years ago it is a grey coloured textured type of breathable PVC outer layer with a soft inside like a flannelette cotton sheet. It has loops front sides & rear. I use a bungee strap to stop the wind from blowing it off. I have used it outside but TBH I use it mostly as a dust cover in the garage on our R129. They had 3 sizes I went for largest but it is a tad too long. It cost around £85 in 2010 not seen them in stock recently but there are a lot on sale on flea bay. If you do not have one with a soft lining there is a risk of abrasion damage to your paintwork over time due to wind flapping. https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/All-Seasons...from=R40&rt=nc Not sure what brand it was but it had RAC logo on the packaging. You can get cheap but they will probably rip quickly.

18-06-2018, 00:26	#2
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	What about an "instant Garage"...