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Laine_16v
14-10-2006, 19:18
Hi,

Im collecting a mint valver next weekend, however i wont be able to use it immediately and it will be standing for a while, possibly over Xmas time..

I will completely clean it from top to bottom and waxyol or underseal all arches and sills.

But i want to put a cover on it too, is this a bad idea, i heard they can trap moisture underneath and cause rust to form? Whats the general best thing to do?

Sadly i dont have access to put it into a garage over winter.

Thanks.
Joel
14-10-2006, 19:50
errrrrrrrrrm leave it outside its a car itll live
BRUN
14-10-2006, 19:53
we do ones that will breathe at work (Motor World), however they are not 100% waterproof, but, as it can still breathe then the moisture will go
Laine_16v
14-10-2006, 20:03
errrrrrrrrrm leave it outside its a car itll live

Its a french tin, it wont :P
nyk
14-10-2006, 21:27
Why dont you just buy it a heater??

FPMSL
Gav
15-10-2006, 00:41
wrap it in wool and read it bed time stories


or...stop talkin shit and treat it like a furkin car!!

:wink:
Joel
15-10-2006, 00:44
haha Gav my point exactly :lol: :lol:
Laine_16v
15-10-2006, 11:35
haha Gav my point exactly :lol: :lol:

Aye, let all the 1.2 rust away best thing for em!

LOL Gav what you on about, your the one making "winter jitters" threads on C16V nobber.

Oppps what havei found here?

http://www.clio16valver.circlehosting.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=221

Points 1 and 3??

Buy a car cover yes i understand that, Put a ****ing rug under the bonnet overnight hahaha.

Pop corn in the kettle black springs to mind :roll: :lol:
Joel
15-10-2006, 12:07
mines a wank 1.2 Yea called cheaper on insurance, but u sound a right puff its a car....They are designed to be outside
Laine_16v
15-10-2006, 12:18
mines a w**k 1.2 Yea called cheaper on insurance, but u sound a right puff its a car....They are designed to be outside

No shit?

Newsflash, when cars get old they rust! Sorry if its in my interest to prevent this :roll:
Gav
15-10-2006, 19:25
haha Gav my point exactly :lol: :lol:

Aye, let all the 1.2 rust away best thing for em!

LOL Gav what you on about, your the one making "winter jitters" threads on C16V nobber.

Oppps what havei found here?

http://www.clio16valver.circlehosting.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=221

Points 1 and 3??

Buy a car cover yes i understand that, Put a f***king rug under the bonnet overnight hahaha.

Pop corn in the kettle black springs to mind :roll: :lol:

wooo free advertising

dude, thats what i recommend,

what i recommend and what i do is 2 completely different things :wink:
Chris H
15-10-2006, 20:56
don't use a car cover unless its a carcoon or similar. Covers wear through the paint in the breeze. Better to leave it out in the elements.
Laine_16v
15-10-2006, 21:53
don't use a car cover unless its a carcoon or similar. Covers wear through the paint in the breeze. Better to leave it out in the elements.

Just the sort of normal answer i was looking for. Thanks :D
fasterthanjesus
15-10-2006, 21:58
best type of cover is fully comp, followed by third party fire and theft, and then you can get third party only.

www.confused.com
Daz.
15-10-2006, 22:10
faf ^
Laine_16v
15-10-2006, 22:12
Theres always 1 ! :lol:
Gav
15-10-2006, 22:14
pmsl...:roll:
Laine_16v
15-10-2006, 22:15
pmsl...:roll:

Shutup Car Bra boy :lol:
Joel
15-10-2006, 22:17
:roll: LOL
Gav
15-10-2006, 22:19
pmsl...:roll:

Shutup Car Bra boy :lol:

ey!!

you will all be following my footsteps and getting one sooner or later :D
wavy
15-10-2006, 22:34
pmsl...:roll:

Shutup Car Bra boy :lol:

ey!!

you will all be following my footsteps and getting one sooner or later :D

are u sure about that :rofl:
Gav
15-10-2006, 22:38
not really :oops:

i havent brought one yet!! lol cant find em

but

if i do find one i will be buying it...not having my newly sprayed bonnet screwed up within 1 trip :(
Laine_16v
15-10-2006, 22:39
not really :oops:

i havent brought one yet!! lol cant find em

but

if i do find one i will be buying it...not having my newly sprayed bonnet screwed up within 1 trip :(

What are you on about mate?? Car covers why u want one of them, cars are to be driven mate...

:roll:


:lol:
Gav
15-10-2006, 22:42
car bra

not cover

i would have trouble going from Tamworth to london with a fookin car cover on wouldnt i

:roll:
richy
15-10-2006, 22:49
build a garage?

my mate has a expensive car cover for his FRS but thats in storage anyway
Andyvalver
15-10-2006, 23:15
don't use a car cover unless its a carcoon or similar. Covers wear through the paint in the breeze. Better to leave it out in the elements.

Just the sort of normal answer i was looking for. Thanks :D

I agree, just give it a real good polish/wax to protect the paint over winter. Also, get some wax or vaseline and rub it around the arches if your not going to be driving it. Bikers do it to there chrome wheels in winter to stop them rusting ect..
J_A_R_B
16-10-2006, 00:12
My mate uses this cover on his RS4 and he has never had trouble with scratching or anything like that. only prob is that they are a bit expensive :(

http://www.classicadditions.com/lightweight_car_covers.cfm?CFID=3528936&CFTOKEN=76852344