Cheap car covers. - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Josh1a1h · 11-27-2012, 05:51 PM

Hi guys.

I do not ever use car covers, but as I have spent a little more money on my car than I have in the past and I am going away for 2 weeks over the winter. I thought I would protect my investment.

I was going to buy a cheap car cover. I will probably use it when I go on a holiday. So not too often.

Do you think something like this would be suitable for rare usage?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-7M-Mediu...item2ec217a778

My cars paint work is not in the greatest condition and needs a detail. So once I am back after my holiday and removed the cover that may have introduced some minor scratches, I will have it detailed.

Thanks guys

Josh

Martin328i · 11-27-2012, 05:54 PM

I have read to not buy cheap car covers, scratches, water retention, etc.

AddictedToBavarian · 11-27-2012, 06:14 PM

I got a cheap $50 car cover at Autozone that I use every week Sunday-Wednesday. Works fine.

Trojan4evr · 11-27-2012, 06:19 PM

i use budge car cover. been using it for four years. They're about $60

bumere90 · 11-27-2012, 06:34 PM

pretty cheap and universal
http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-X-24-Foot...7931eb&vxp=mtr

Reznick · 11-27-2012, 06:41 PM

I normally wouldn't ever suggest a cheap car cover. They are tough on paint , especially if they are in a windy area and left on for a long period of time. But since you said the paint could already use some correction and you'd only use it occasionally, then I wouldn't worry about it too much. Any small scratches it would cause in the paint can probably be taken care of with a good detailing. But cheap covers left on outdoors for long periods of time can be brutal on paint

Josh1a1h · 11-28-2012, 04:35 AM

Thanks for the help guys

Do you think Is it worth throwing a couple of blankets over the top of the car before putting on the budget cover?

D you think medium will be the right fitment
Cheers

Reznick · 11-28-2012, 06:19 PM

Do NOT put blankets down underneath. You'll do more harm then good

11-27-2012, 05:51 PM	#1
Josh1a1h Major Drives: SB Pre-LCI 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North London Posts: 1,405 iTrader: (0)	Cheap car covers. Hi guys. I do not ever use car covers, but as I have spent a little more money on my car than I have in the past and I am going away for 2 weeks over the winter. I thought I would protect my investment. I was going to buy a cheap car cover. I will probably use it when I go on a holiday. So not too often. Do you think something like this would be suitable for rare usage? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-7M-Mediu...item2ec217a778 My cars paint work is not in the greatest condition and needs a detail. So once I am back after my holiday and removed the cover that may have introduced some minor scratches, I will have it detailed. Thanks guys Josh __________________ JB4, BMS DCI, VRSF DP, H&R/Koni Yellow Dampers. 1M Bumper & Carbon Splitter, LED Angel Eyes w/Full Blackout, M3 Skirts, CSL Boot & Carbon Diffuser,8.5/10.5 x 19" SSR Professor MS1 FOR LED ANGEL EYE RETRO-FITTING IN THE UK, GET IN TOUCH & VISIT THE LINK BELOW. https://www.facebook.com/LiteAngelsE92 .............. http://www.LiteAngels.co.uk
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11-27-2012, 05:54 PM	#2
Martin328i Private First Class Drives: 2009 328i premium Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 174 iTrader: (0)	I have read to not buy cheap car covers, scratches, water retention, etc. __________________ 2009 328i Space Grey. Grey Dakota Leather. Premium package, Heated Seats, Navigation, and Sirius.

11-27-2012, 06:19 PM	#4
Trojan4evr BMW Collector Drives: '07 E90 335i/ '11 E82 DCT 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 1,586 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW/ E82 135i [0.50] 2007 BMW/ E90 335i [2.75]	i use budge car cover. been using it for four years. They're about $60 __________________ 1. 2011 E82 135i DCT M-tec 2. 2007 E90 335i JB Step(Gone but not forgotten---> grad school fund)

11-27-2012, 06:34 PM	#5
bumere90 Grozniy Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL Posts: 2,303 iTrader: (11)	pretty cheap and universal http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-X-24-Foot...7931eb&vxp=mtr __________________ http://funnyasduck.net/wp-content/up...imated-gif.gif

11-28-2012, 04:35 AM	#7
Josh1a1h Major Drives: SB Pre-LCI 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North London Posts: 1,405 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the help guys Do you think Is it worth throwing a couple of blankets over the top of the car before putting on the budget cover? D you think medium will be the right fitment Cheers __________________ JB4, BMS DCI, VRSF DP, H&R/Koni Yellow Dampers. 1M Bumper & Carbon Splitter, LED Angel Eyes w/Full Blackout, M3 Skirts, CSL Boot & Carbon Diffuser,8.5/10.5 x 19" SSR Professor MS1 FOR LED ANGEL EYE RETRO-FITTING IN THE UK, GET IN TOUCH & VISIT THE LINK BELOW. https://www.facebook.com/LiteAngelsE92 .............. http://www.LiteAngels.co.uk

11-27-2012, 06:14 PM	#3
AddictedToBavarian My other ride is a Bianchi Infinito Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Jersey Posts: 2,567 iTrader: (0)	I got a cheap $50 car cover at Autozone that I use every week Sunday-Wednesday. Works fine.

11-27-2012, 06:41 PM	#6
Reznick First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 ,2000 330 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 349 iTrader: (0)	I normally wouldn't ever suggest a cheap car cover. They are tough on paint , especially if they are in a windy area and left on for a long period of time. But since you said the paint could already use some correction and you'd only use it occasionally, then I wouldn't worry about it too much. Any small scratches it would cause in the paint can probably be taken care of with a good detailing. But cheap covers left on outdoors for long periods of time can be brutal on paint

11-28-2012, 06:19 PM	#8
Reznick First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 ,2000 330 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 349 iTrader: (0)	Do NOT put blankets down underneath. You'll do more harm then good

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