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Outdoor car cover recommendations.

Hi Alasdair
I will share my experience which inevitably someone else will say they had no problem.
I purchased top brand outdoor cover for another vehicle. It was tailored fit (defo can’t use general S/M/L/XL types) and it was fine for few days. Elasticated skirt and so called breathable material. Unfortunately moisture either by condensation or seepage will get between the cover and paint. Of course removing every now and again to AIR sounds great but if on own, it’s impossible and if you get on floor then particles can be picked up (even dust) that will scratch paintwork when reusing. During strong winds, even a good fit will allow some movement and this rubs exposed areas in contact painted surfaces. Having messed about with classic cars over years, my experience has been to let the air get at them so breeze can dry out quicker. My other horror story was (admittedly not adhering to manufacturer’s instructions) was using winter cover in Summer. It literally boiled the water trapped between cover and paint which damaged the finish.
Our 981’s suffer very badly from condensation behind frunk (battery area) and so this year have built carport. Results to be evaluated after this Winter. Porsche wouldn’t let me put anti condensation material on underside of bonnet 😠. Warranty madness as usual.
Boxster can get top only cover which is ok for protecting roof but again you have to be careful where paintwork is.
Crikey, went on a bit but that’s my pennies worth.
 
This is same as one we have. Bought two at time as decent price but first only lasted one year. It went crispy! It is also a tight fit but again where contact around mirrors/door tops rear quarters, it can rub.
 

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Stirls said:
Hi Alasdair
I will share my experience which inevitably someone else will say they had no problem.
I purchased top brand outdoor cover for another vehicle. It was tailored fit (defo can’t use general S/M/L/XL types) and it was fine for few days. Elasticated skirt and so called breathable material. Unfortunately moisture either by condensation or seepage will get between the cover and paint. Of course removing every now and again to AIR sounds great but if on own, it’s impossible and if you get on floor then particles can be picked up (even dust) that will scratch paintwork when reusing. During strong winds, even a good fit will allow some movement and this rubs exposed areas in contact painted surfaces. Having messed about with classic cars over years, my experience has been to let the air get at them so breeze can dry out quicker. My other horror story was (admittedly not adhering to manufacturer’s instructions) was using winter cover in Summer. It literally boiled the water trapped between cover and paint which damaged the finish.
Our 981’s suffer very badly from condensation behind frunk (battery area) and so this year have built carport. Results to be evaluated after this Winter. Porsche wouldn’t let me put anti condensation material on underside of bonnet 😠. Warranty madness as usual.
Boxster can get top only cover which is ok for protecting roof but again you have to be careful where paintwork is.
Crikey, went on a bit but that’s my pennies worth.
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Thank you. As a new owner I have just discovered that in heavy frost the doors cannot be opened as the windows have frozen and will not drop to allow door to open to defrost the car etc! Bit of a Catch 22, so I thought a cover might be necessary to enable getting into the car.
:ROFLMAO: Or I stick a paraffin heater on the driver's seat :ROFLMAO:
 
I probably over did it, of course if you know a heavy frost is due then cover will be ideal for odd occasions. I recall Demon screen defrost spray claims it also prevents frosting. Might help to wipe rubbers night before? I’m Devon so what do I know about winter 🤪
 
For once, can recommend original Porsche spray for waterproofing material roof but I know lots of people recommend other stuff.
 
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For once, can recommend original Porsche spray for waterproofing material roof but I know lots of people recommend other stuff.
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This is good info, can you provide a link to such products or even the Porsche one? As a newbie to Boxster’s, probably something I need to invest in as well.

Thanks.
 
Hi Schuey
Roger Bray restorations gets some good deals. Possibly discount for PCGB. Got the Porsche fuel can as well as spray/s. He’s also on Fleabay as Cover folk are. Name visible in pic. We also have genuine Porsche all over cover that is too expensive. It’s very lightweight but even that is going to rub. It also looks a bit pretentious with big logo on front. Not best to have displayed on driveway these days unfortunately. It blew off and after being in dirt, dare not reuse for grit fear. Ours used more for protection from Seagull 💩.
 

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