Im thinking of getting an indoor one just to keep it clean, any recommendations.
I keep doing stuff in the garage that results in a big cleanup.
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Glad you stated indoor. No experience of these, but I follow your reasoning.
I had an outdoor cover but really would not recommend one. In my experience, they trap moisture and the wind movement frets on the paint leaving blemishes.
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I had an outdoor cover but really would not recommend one. In my experience, they trap moisture and the wind movement frets on the paint leaving blemishes.
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Im with you there.
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I have been using an outdoor cover since 2007 without any problem. I think you have to spend good money on a breathable cover. Mine was £200. Also important is that the car is used regularly. On average I would say mine is used twice a week all year round. I replaced the head lining in 2007 and it needs doing again now but that's not bad for a car that live outside - 15 years.
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I’d be interested to know if good breathable outdoor cover brands that people can recommend. My Excel would fit in the garage but only if never got out of it!!
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I have a very good quality breathable indoor cover that came with my Esprit, I won't use it so I'm looking to sell it. No idea how much it cost but comparing it to similar products on the Internet I'd guess between 100 - 150.
Was going to pop it on Ebay for £40.00 plus postage. Let me know if you are interested Bash and I'll send you some pics and more details.
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I would guess it will go over the excel so yes Im interested but my pm messages stopped working a while ago. My email is bashforthjohn@yahoo.co.uk
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I'll take some pictures and email them to you Bash, might take me a couple of days as it's stored in the loft at the moment!bash wrote: ↑Tue Sep 06, 2022 13:13I would guess it will go over the excel so yes Im interested but my pm messages stopped working a while ago. My email is bashforthjohn@yahoo.co.uk
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Thanks very much, theres no big rush.
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I used these people https://www.classicadditions.com/ I met them at the NEC a few years ago. Very good quality but not cheap. Mine was £187 two years ago. I got the Ultimate Outdoor Car Cover - M. They didn't have the Excel on their list but did have the Eclat which is about the same size.LotusMonkey wrote: ↑Sat Sep 03, 2022 10:07I’d be interested to know if good breathable outdoor cover brands that people can recommend. My Excel would fit in the garage but only if never got out of it!!
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ive got a couple from these guys who do an excel one
https://www.carscovers.co.uk/LOTUS-EXCE ... -1992.html
they are very good
survived all winter without blowing off and bone dry underneath without the sweating you get with some. no paint damage. wouldnt want to try and get it back in the bag....
https://www.carscovers.co.uk/LOTUS-EXCE ... -1992.html
they are very good
survived all winter without blowing off and bone dry underneath without the sweating you get with some. no paint damage. wouldnt want to try and get it back in the bag....