Indoor car cover or bedsheet?
Indoor car cover or bedsheet?
Can't believe I'm starting to think about storing the Zed away for winter again Can anyone recommend a decent indoor cover, don't want to spend alot or would an old bed sheet do the job just as good? I'm thinking of condensation/breathability etc.
Thanks,
Tim.
Thanks,
Tim.
Having just tried to wash the car cover for the frog, there are merits to the old bedsheet idea! I had to take it to the laundrette as it wouldn't go in my machine and it was an absolute sod to get dry again. For indoors, all you are trying to do is keep the dust and spiders off.
Cheers R.
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
don't you have a sheet left over from the, err, 'murder'?
Actually I am thinking the same,... car cover, or buy some microfiber sheets?
Actually I am thinking the same,... car cover, or buy some microfiber sheets?
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I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
Cheers guys, I've only got one spattered sheet and thats used for other things
Some of the indoor covers are quite expensive so I think I might invest in a new kingsize bedsheet in silver silk and see how it goes
Your correct Robert its actually the spiders daft as it sound as they like to c&ap on the car
Tim.
Some of the indoor covers are quite expensive so I think I might invest in a new kingsize bedsheet in silver silk and see how it goes
Your correct Robert its actually the spiders daft as it sound as they like to c&ap on the car
Tim.
and its noisy, them clapping with all their 8 handsTitanTim wrote:Your correct Robert its actually the spiders daft as it sound as they like to c&ap on the car
Tim.
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
If its in a garage a dust sheet should be fine, in fact better than using a cheap outdoor cover indoors.
I used to keep mine in a car port so used a good indoor cover with an outdoor cover on top (the outdoor covers do scratch the paintwork).
The problem is a good indoor cover looks ace
Ps mines already in storage until next year
I used to keep mine in a car port so used a good indoor cover with an outdoor cover on top (the outdoor covers do scratch the paintwork).
The problem is a good indoor cover looks ace
Ps mines already in storage until next year
Thanks for piccies Jon as you say a good indoor cover can look great but as much as anything as the Zed will be on a trickle charger via the ciggy lighter a simple dust cover would be more convienient as the charging unit sits on drivers seat.Jonttt wrote:If its in a garage a dust sheet should be fine, in fact better than using a cheap outdoor cover indoors.
I used to keep mine in a car port so used a good indoor cover with an outdoor cover on top (the outdoor covers do scratch the paintwork).
The problem is a good indoor cover looks ace
Ps mines already in storage until next year
Tim.
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I use cotton bedsheets - they do the job and after every season I was them - ready for next winter...
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BMW 3.0iA Sport Edition 08/2002 - iPod kit, CTEK MXS 7000 batterycharger & Protek Protector Roof Cover ;o)
Range Rover 4.6 V8 HSE 03/2000, Webasto preheater and CTEK MXS 7000 batterycharger
Citroën Xsara 2.0 110 Hdi Prestige hatchback with VTS alloys, Musketier rear spoiler and Webasto preheater
Volvo 144 1.8 B18 09/1967
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I bought a car cover from quality_car_covers on e-bay and they let the car breathe and collect condensation as well, i used it last winter and it was brilliant. Some bedsheets like cotton hold the moisture.
Re: Indoor car cover or bedsheet?
hi,
i am from Australia. i remember when i was out of country i stored my car covered with bed sheet for almost a year. i covered my car with super king size sheet bed sheet and when i return i ordered new sheet sets for my bedding.
i am from Australia. i remember when i was out of country i stored my car covered with bed sheet for almost a year. i covered my car with super king size sheet bed sheet and when i return i ordered new sheet sets for my bedding.
Buy super king bed sheets in Australia https://www.elanlinen.com.au/bed-sheets
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Re: Indoor car cover or bedsheet?
I used to use a couple of old bedsheets draped over the car - did the job of keeping the spiders and dust off really well! Kind of sweet really - literally tucking the car up in bed for the winter...
Does anybody do anything for the tyres? (inflate pressures a little, axle stands, tyre cushions, etc.)?
Cheers
Tom
Does anybody do anything for the tyres? (inflate pressures a little, axle stands, tyre cushions, etc.)?
Cheers
Tom
Tom
2001 BMW Z3 2.2 Hellrot Red
2018 BMW 420d M Sport Gran Coupé [F36] Black Sapphire Metallic
2001 BMW Z3 2.2 Hellrot Red
2018 BMW 420d M Sport Gran Coupé [F36] Black Sapphire Metallic