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rp61973

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The construction of my new dream garage is having to wait until next year (hopefully) once time and funds allow, given I have half of the house itself demolished and being bricked up anew. As a result the P6 is sitting outside and I really need to take steps now to prevent all my hard work going south until I can enjoy a garagd P6 again.

I intend to smear some vaseline on the chromework, but can anyone advise on a good, breathable cover? Is there a type available with a soft liner that won't muller the paintwork?

What are your experiences (good and bad)?
 
Every time I have used an outdoor car cover it has caused paint troubles. I have had microblisters and also general milkiness of the paint. The other issue is keeping it on in the winds that we seem to have nowadays. Any movement will scuff the paintwork.

I'm not a great fan, but it might be better than leaving it uncovered? I have my Porsche 911 outside with a cover on as I am rebuilding the engine and haven't enough garage space. I take the cover off every few weeks if it is dry to let it air out. I am planning a respray nesxt year so the condition of the paint isn't important in this case.
 
Isn't there a thread on this topic ? Think we agreed covers weren't good for the paint but the "pram hood " type of temporary garage were good

What's your dream garage going to have ? I'd like to have running water in my garage . I put the power supply in and sockets everywhere I wanted but now I wish I'd laid a water pipe while the trench was open
 
My dream garage will comprise an open plan area (9.9 x 7.7m plan) but with three separate roller shutter doors. In one of the bays I will set a pit into the floor. I will have a workbench at the rear and have already made provisions for power, a drainage connection and a water connection off the house so I can plumb in washing facilities. I will likely have a point of use water heater so any dirty work can be completed outside before I traipse back through the house. I recently received planning permission for it, so want to get started once time and funds allow.

The pram hood type cover won't be practicable where the car is located, so I think I will have to go for the fitted type but ensure it comes off at least once every week so the car can breathe. The main thing that worries me is the rain getting into box sections and any panel joints along with it wrecking currently very nice chromework.
 
rp61973 said:
My dream garage will comprise an open plan area (9.9 x 7.7m plan)
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I hate you already, but I console myself in the knowledge that no matter how big it is, it will soon end up filled to the point where you wish it were larger....

Been there & found that already. (6.3 x 7.5m if you're interested)..... Yours may be 50% larger than mine, but I'd soon fill the extra bit as well..... :LOL:
 
Curses and Greek swearwords, I have just been off on a journey into
workshop paradise, thanks to those sites and the associated links.
 
harveyp6 said:
rp61973 said:
My dream garage will comprise an open plan area (9.9 x 7.7m plan)
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I hate you already, but I console myself in the knowledge that no matter how big it is, it will soon end up filled to the point where you wish it were larger....

Been there & found that already. (6.3 x 7.5m if you're interested)..... Yours may be 50% larger than mine, but I'd soon fill the extra bit as well..... :LOL:
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But you have a clear advantage - mine is merely an image on some paper. I need to demolish the existing leaky single garage with live brickwork and a porous asbestos cement roof.

I think the plan is to pull the old garage down over the winter months and get the new substructure laid.
 
rp61973 said:
I think the plan is to pull the old garage down over the winter months and get the new substructure laid.
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Put in the foundations for a steel structure that is bigger than the present one and erect the
supports and roof bits. Cover the roof and demolish below the new structure, concrete the floor and finish the walls
to your requirements with windows, doors etc and Bob's yer Uncle.....

It really IS easier said than done, isn't it?? :LOL: :roll: :mrgreen:
 
They do look ok, I went for this type which keep the car from the elements but leaves very little room to work on them closed.
 

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I have had mixed results with car covers. Many are not worth a brass razoo! It is hard to find a waterproof one for a start. In the end I used a cheap one that was fairly soft and just took it off the car to dry out if there had been any rain or dew overnight. At least it kept the dirt and bird poo from getting on! Hope this helps.
 
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