Car Cover that can go on even a wet car!!

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Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:33 am

I think it was Trussar (sp?) that I met at the ACE Cafe last month that I mentioned about the car cover that I have that is excellent and can be used even on a car that is wet.

I got it from Classic Additions Limited and if you mention Lizzie, from E30zone you will get a good discount not only on E30's but other cars as well as wind deflectors too.

Here is their website http://www.classicadditions.com/index.php

I've had covers for my E30 and my dad's E32 and I can say that they are excellent. They are well made and do the job perfectly. I don't know of any other car cover that can go directly onto a wet car.

BTW I have no affiliation with the company, just organised a deal with them on behalf of the E30zone.

Let me know if anyone is interested. I can always bring the cover down to the next Bimmerflex meet on Sunday 13 July.

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Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:30 am

I have one for the Sport Evo. It's an indoor one and is made top fit the car, with a fleece linning and I have to say that it is a quality product. I have had it for about 3 years and is still fresh as the day I bought it
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Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:37 am

Hi Gary

Remember me - it's Lizzie!! How are you doing? Are you still in Scotland - that's if I have the correct Gary!!

The covers are brilliant. The customer service is brilliant too. The guy that runs it was only too pleased to offer the E30zone a discount. He didn't have to, but he thought that the E30zone were good and was only too pleased to help out.
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Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:34 pm

Without looking at the site Lizzie,are these covers weatherproof or are they effectively just dust covers for garage use only?
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Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:25 pm

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I've got a lightweight breathable car cover and the lightweight breathable car covers are ideal for cars in regular use that are kept outside or partially covered. As the car cover is fully breathable the cover may be used inside or outside. The lightweight fabric provides the perfect combination of a weather resistant car cover which allows any existing water on the car to evaporate through the fabric. Each car cover comes with three straps as standard for extra security. May be used with a cable lock.
Deters vandalism.
Protects against frost, snow, tree sap and birds.
Gives UV protection.
Protects against knocks and scratches.
Car can be wet when fitting cover.
Can be used indoors.
Fully breathable.
All car covers come with storage bags
This car cover was awarded best budget buy by Practical Classics.

I swear by mine. I've had it on when it has rained, been frosty and even snowed. I thought it was so good, I bought my dad one for his old 7 series E32.

I don't have a garage, so this is the best alternative. I've not come across any better one for the price.
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:15 pm

I've just this minute ordered one! I should have it monday. Will hopefully be better than my current one that I have to hold the edges down with bricks :mad:
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:34 pm

Hi lizzie its paul ( shinobi ) had the red four door with hartge rims .i think i saw you last at the pod about 2004 !! thought i recognised the cab :D nice to see you about again :D
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:49 pm

I need one for my cab mainly to the tree sap near me eatting away at my paint :(
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Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:24 pm

Shinobi1 wrote:Hi lizzie its paul ( shinobi ) had the red four door with hartge rims .i think i saw you last at the pod about 2004 !! thought i recognised the cab :D nice to see you about again :D
Hi Paul

It's good to hear from you again. It has certainly been a while since I've been on here. Joined back a week or so ago and have had a great welcome back. I hope that you are well. I'm going to try and make some meets this year. The next one being at Bimmeflex on Sunday 13th July, of course!!

Felix79 - you can't go wrong with one of these covers. I love mine. The only drawback I have is that when I have washed and polished my car. I have fun putting the cover on. It is too slippery and my neighbours have a great time laughing at me watching it sliding everywhere, but really this isn't a problem. I just make sure that I put one side under the windscreen wiper at first, to keep it there, and then I adjust it so ,as necessary.
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Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:45 pm

Cabgirl wrote:Hi Gary

Remember me - it's Lizzie!! How are you doing? Are you still in Scotland - that's if I have the correct Gary!!

The covers are brilliant. The customer service is brilliant too. The guy that runs it was only too pleased to offer the E30zone a discount. He didn't have to, but he thought that the E30zone were good and was only too pleased to help out.
Indeed i do. How are you hope all is well.

I am still in Scotland and still hoping for sunshine. All is well up here. Are going to gaydon this year?
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Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:51 pm

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I'm in two minds about going to Gaydon. I'm going to make up my mind nearer the time.

I hope you got some sunshine today. We in the South did and I even caught the sun, so I'm not that blue white colour anymore!! LOL Good to hear from you. Still got that lovely M3 that you have as an avatar? Beautiful M3 :drool: :winkeye:
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Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:57 pm

What is the inside like? is it lined? what sort of material is it?

Is it possible it could mar the paint?
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Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:07 pm

The inside is the same as the outside, it can be used either way. I don't know what kind of material, but it will certainly not damage or mar the paint in any way.

Here is a link to their 2008 sales brochure http://www.classicadditions.com/classic ... DD2007.pdf

You can always given them a call on 01938 561717. They are only too pleased to help out anyone from the e30zone.
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Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:26 pm

Yeah still got it and have just finished a full restoration on it as can be seen here http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ic&t=83675. Sorry for hijacking not intentional
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Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:16 pm

Fantastic restoration. It must have taken a very long time to do. Did you work out how many hours it took? Car looks stunning, but then your car looked stunning the last time I saw it in the flesh/metal!! Well done to you for such a good job. :drool: :cool: :thumb:
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