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Offline Pekka

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Indoor car cover S2
« on: Friday,May 08, 2020, 10:13:59 AM »
Any recommendations for an indoor car cover? Hopefully that would ship to Canada...  :)  I have an old ““car” shaped one that only covers half and pretty much useless.



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Re: Indoor car cover S2
« Reply #1 on: Friday,May 08, 2020, 10:57:25 AM »
There used to be a company named MG Mitten that had car covers for Brit sports cars. The Lotus version was called a "Lotus Leotard."

There are some companies that make custom covers. Do a search for "custom car covers". I found this one (https://www.sealskincovers.com/) but there are others.

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Re: Indoor car cover S2
« Reply #2 on: Friday,May 08, 2020, 11:30:50 AM »
I would recommend...https://hamiltonclassic.co.uk/

They have specific covers for the Europa, very well made and custom colors too!

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Re: Indoor car cover S2
« Reply #3 on: Friday,May 08, 2020, 12:25:30 PM »
When ordering specify where your mirrors are.

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Re: Indoor car cover S2
« Reply #4 on: Friday,May 08, 2020, 12:52:13 PM »
Thanks for the suggestions. You guys are great! I guess I need to put the mirrors on.  :FUNNY:

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Re: Indoor car cover S2
« Reply #5 on: Friday,May 08, 2020, 01:59:38 PM »
HI:
I went to a place that did canvas work (tents, sails).
They made a zipper up canvas(ventilated) bag for the Europa.
I push the car in and out easily.
It works great when you are not a 100% sure there will be no vermin (flying or crawling) around.
A couple hand fulls of moth balls in with it and it's been in the cocoon for a year or two with an occasional outing and no issues.   

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Re: Indoor car cover S2
« Reply #6 on: Friday,May 08, 2020, 03:09:34 PM »
Thanks a great idea. I would like to “bag” it. I stick stinky dryer sheets in various locations in the car to keep the vermin’s out but would like more protection

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Re: Indoor car cover S2
« Reply #7 on: Friday,May 08, 2020, 11:40:58 PM »
Isn't it most important that it is breathable?? I have a Covercraft one that came with the car - but haven't used it as I have a few blisters in the paintwork and I'm worried about them getting worse. I just don't think I can trust it...
 

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Re: Indoor car cover S2
« Reply #8 on: Saturday,May 09, 2020, 06:09:46 AM »
I’ve been very happy with my cover from these guys https://www.carcoverusa.com/coverking-car-covers.php?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq47bs-ym6QIVlq_ICh31NAJlEAAYASAAEgI1a_D_BwE

Mine is an outdoor cover, but they make all types to order.

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Re: Indoor car cover S2
« Reply #9 on: Sunday,May 10, 2020, 06:24:23 AM »
Thanks! So many options for me now. It’s just at the shop getting the o-rings/pins replaced and mirrors put on this week.

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Re: Indoor car cover S2
« Reply #10 on: Sunday,May 10, 2020, 09:45:30 AM »
I bought a cheap one from Canadian Tire that actually fits very well... except it's designed for a car that's higher than 41 inches!. I'm planning on cutting off the lower 18 inches or so.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/certified-car-cover-0412256p.html

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Re: Indoor car cover S2
« Reply #11 on: Sunday,May 10, 2020, 09:02:49 PM »
That looks pretty good. Thanks!

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Re: Indoor car cover S2
« Reply #12 on: Tuesday,May 12, 2020, 10:56:49 AM »
For convenience I went with the Canadian Tire one. I went with the medium size.

A bit baggy but I can gently clip it.


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Re: Indoor car cover S2
« Reply #13 on: Tuesday,May 12, 2020, 08:31:06 PM »
Looks good. I'm planning on cutting mine down tomorrow and resewing the elastic.

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Re: Indoor car cover S2
« Reply #14 on: Wednesday,May 13, 2020, 05:56:20 AM »
Let me know how that goes. Are you going to re-use the elastic and take out a middle lower section all the way around? I’m quite pleased with the material. It doesn’t feel like paper/cardboard like my old poorly fitted one.