Car Covers?

daonlyillwiz · 06-12-2015, 02:33 PM

So in the past I've had bad luck with aftermarket car covers scratching up paint . I just got my flawless E92 M3 and would like to keep it that way. I live in NY and as you know North East weather sucks during the winter time. I dont have a garage but I do have a big driveway. That being said is there a good car cover with a soft inside layer that wouldn't scratch up the paint on the car when it is parked outside during winter?

rjd598 · 06-12-2015, 04:20 PM

i would stay away from them especially if you're car isn't garaged.

daonlyillwiz · 06-12-2015, 05:38 PM

Are there any other options in this case ?

rjd598 · 06-12-2015, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by daonlyillwiz

Are there any other options in this case ?

can't think of any man. sorry

4130 · 06-12-2015, 05:55 PM

I don't know if it's any good, but this could be an option if you have the space: http://carcapsule.com/

daonlyillwiz · 06-14-2015, 09:55 AM

4130, I thought about that but would it work outdoors?

///M Power-Belgium · 06-14-2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by daonlyillwiz

4130, I thought about that but would it work outdoors?

I don't dare to think on the situation with the car capsule when a storm hits NY .

4130 · 06-14-2015, 11:18 AM

They have an outdoor model. I don't know anything about them other than they exist.

daonlyillwiz · 06-15-2015, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

I don't dare to think on the situation with the car capsule when a storm hits NY .

This is my dilemma...i think the car would just be safer parked in the driveway with nothing over it

///M Power-Belgium · 06-15-2015, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by daonlyillwiz

This is my dilemma...i think the car would just be safer parked in the driveway with nothing over it

Maybe a good alternative like the Sonax Polymer Netshield .
Up to 6 months of protection , and protects even against roadsalt .
Here is more => http://www.autogeek.net/sonax-polymer-net-shield.html
But the best thing is of course a garage , mine is actually a garage queen on a battery tender !

daonlyillwiz · 06-15-2015, 07:12 PM

Hmm, that seems interesting. Ill look into this, thanks!

Helmsman · 06-20-2015, 07:47 AM

Hi Daon, tend to agree with the guys. Putting a cover on I'd say require an absolute clean paint to not cause mini scratches or worse. And obviously the only time then would be immediately after cleaning the car which basically is not possible assuming you don't live very close by one.

I'd go with protection, and clean the car very regulary instead.

Cheers

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daonlyillwiz Lieutenant 110 Rep 478 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M5 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	Car Covers? So in the past I've had bad luck with aftermarket car covers scratching up paint . I just got my flawless E92 M3 and would like to keep it that way. I live in NY and as you know North East weather sucks during the winter time. I dont have a garage but I do have a big driveway. That being said is there a good car cover with a soft inside layer that wouldn't scratch up the paint on the car when it is parked outside during winter?
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rjd598 Banned 1770 Rep 6,696 Posts Drives: F30 340i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	i would stay away from them especially if you're car isn't garaged.
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Helmsman Major General 4465 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Hi Daon, tend to agree with the guys. Putting a cover on I'd say require an absolute clean paint to not cause mini scratches or worse. And obviously the only time then would be immediately after cleaning the car which basically is not possible assuming you don't live very close by one. I'd go with protection, and clean the car very regulary instead. Cheers
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