Outdoor cover
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Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
Rule 2 - We (MGF Register) do not support copyright infringement and therefore references to CD ROM, PDF versions or paper copies of the workshop manual (for instance) should not be posted on the forum. We don't want to get into trouble and we'd rather sell you a genuine hard copy through our Regalia shop anyway!
Because advice is honestly and freely given in this technical section, much of it will be amateur experienced based, so any information is given in good faith and is not guaranteed as correct.
Outdoor cover
Hi-Have only just bought an MGF and so joined the forum. At present I will have to keep the car outside. Can anyone recomend a good outdoor cover ?? Have seen a few on E-Bay but would prefer any recomendations. Thanks for any help
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Re: Outdoor cover
I have just brought one off this company after reading recommendations from the club magazine.
http://www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk/index.html
Not tried it yet as haven't had the time yet. They do some neat other stuff too like boot mats!
http://www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk/index.html
Not tried it yet as haven't had the time yet. They do some neat other stuff too like boot mats!
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Re: Outdoor cover
Hamilton Classic do sell good quality parts, but not cheap ones, but they do offer a 10% discount to MG Car Club members which helps.
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Re: Outdoor cover
oops I must have missed that memoKeith Williams wrote:Hamilton Classic do sell good quality parts, but not cheap ones, but they do offer a 10% discount to MG Car Club members which helps.
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Re: Outdoor cover
Sorry you missed out, it is always worth checking the Members only section of the MG Car Club website for discounts available ......hammond wrote:oops I must have missed that memoKeith Williams wrote:Hamilton Classic do sell good quality parts, but not cheap ones, but they do offer a 10% discount to MG Car Club members which helps.
Those showing at present are
Silverstone Classic event tickets
Moss Europe
David Manners Group
RAC
Hamilton Classics
Opie Oils
Blossoming Gifts
Home Farm House - Steventon B&B
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Re: Outdoor cover
Hi and welcome to the forum.MGFDaveO wrote:Hi-Have only just bought an MGF and so joined the forum.
James
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Re: Outdoor cover
Hi Folks,
Any recommendations for a decent full cover for the F outdoors? I may be losing my garage space....
About 10 years ago the F lived for 2 years under a cheap Halfords 3/4 cover (covered all the bodywork but didn't quite cover the lower half of the wheels). Tbh it seemed fine - although I did use some pipe insulation formed into shapes (very hi-tech!) to lift most of the cover off the bonnet & roof & boot - however it did of course cling to the doors and wings etc, although no lasting damage.
Given the above and that I will remove to run/air every 2 weeks I am not sure that I can stretch to a Hamilton classic - however appreciate any recommendations & experiences either way re low/mid/high end solutions.
cheers
Any recommendations for a decent full cover for the F outdoors? I may be losing my garage space....
About 10 years ago the F lived for 2 years under a cheap Halfords 3/4 cover (covered all the bodywork but didn't quite cover the lower half of the wheels). Tbh it seemed fine - although I did use some pipe insulation formed into shapes (very hi-tech!) to lift most of the cover off the bonnet & roof & boot - however it did of course cling to the doors and wings etc, although no lasting damage.
Given the above and that I will remove to run/air every 2 weeks I am not sure that I can stretch to a Hamilton classic - however appreciate any recommendations & experiences either way re low/mid/high end solutions.
cheers
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Re: Outdoor cover
I commented above about buying a Hamilton one and I wish i didn't. It destroyed my paintwork. Even though I uncovered it a few times each month to air it has still ruined the laquer on the paint. It also made the inside go mouldy until I started to use some dehumidifiers. Very expensive too so I don't know what I was doing wrong
It's now sat out in the elements with just a hood cover which stops my leaky roof from drowning the cabin
It's now sat out in the elements with just a hood cover which stops my leaky roof from drowning the cabin
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Re: Outdoor cover
ouch - very sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing though.hammond wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 3:52 pmI commented above about buying a Hamilton one and I wish i didn't. It destroyed my paintwork. Even though I uncovered it a few times each month to air it has still ruined the laquer on the paint. It also made the inside go mouldy until I started to use some dehumidifiers. Very expensive too so I don't know what I was doing wrong
It's now sat out in the elements with just a hood cover which stops my leaky roof from drowning the cabin
Have you been able to recover the lacquer issue - or would it require a respray?
I'm guessing it was the flat panels (roof, bonnet etc) that were worse, rather than the side panels?
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Re: Outdoor cover
I've just bought one from https://www.cover-zone.com/products/car ... tormforce/ recommended elsewhere, for my BGT, appears to be the same material as others i have and which do the job.
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Re: Outdoor cover
No I've decided its' a good time to invest in a vented bonnet so may have done me a favourC-J wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 7:38 amouch - very sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing though.hammond wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 3:52 pmI commented above about buying a Hamilton one and I wish i didn't. It destroyed my paintwork. Even though I uncovered it a few times each month to air it has still ruined the laquer on the paint. It also made the inside go mouldy until I started to use some dehumidifiers. Very expensive too so I don't know what I was doing wrong
It's now sat out in the elements with just a hood cover which stops my leaky roof from drowning the cabin
Have you been able to recover the lacquer issue - or would it require a respray?
I'm guessing it was the flat panels (roof, bonnet etc) that were worse, rather than the side panels?
It was just the bonnet and top of wings as you say.
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Re: Outdoor cover
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No I've decided its' a good time to invest in a vented bonnet so may have done me a favour
It was just the bonnet and top of wings as you say.
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No I've decided its' a good time to invest in a vented bonnet so may have done me a favour
It was just the bonnet and top of wings as you say.
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...every cloud and all that...!
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Re: Outdoor cover
Cheers for sharing.Gavin207 wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 8:00 amI've just bought one from https://www.cover-zone.com/products/car ... tormforce/ recommended elsewhere, for my BGT, appears to be the same material as others i have and which do the job.
Repeat buyers are always a good sign!
How long have you had your other cover for - and have you had the vehicle permanently covered (i.e. all year/all weathers) without deterioration to cover or vehicle?
Re: Outdoor cover
Storm car covers, get either a “voyager” for light usage or a “monsoon” for winter.
Both really good quality, not the cheapest but I’ve been really impressed with mine.
Both really good quality, not the cheapest but I’ve been really impressed with mine.