Topic: Car Covers (Read 242 times)

ALZ1307 · « **on:** October 18, 2011, 13:33:15 PM »

With the impending frosts approaching

anyone found a suitable cover for the Calibra?

I mean one that fits (top half/screens) properly, doesn't blow off or up (so ice forms anyway) and doesn't cost a fortune

For various reasons this winter all the cars are on the drive so that means the inevitable swapping about late at night and early mornings, the thought of doing that and having to de frost to move them taking all of 2 mins doesn't fill me with joy I have to say

I know de icer is the bloody obvious way but even that re freezes at the temps we had last year and frankly I don't like the stuff.

Butcher · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2011, 13:54:10 PM »

Only problem iv had with car covers and wind is that constant moment against a dirty car causes it to rub the paint work in places, roof, door pillers ect so. Had this happen on mine and it took ages to buff the dull patches out caused by the covers rubbing on a dirty car.

Those screen covers that took under your wipes work well and won't blow off but you still have to de ice your side windows.

Hawke · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2011, 15:06:12 PM »

Top covers can also be akward with the roof mounted arial unless you unscrew it each time & also as coupe depending on what type only two anchor points.
I did have just a windscreen cover which had suckers to the inside of the screen also held in place with the doors closed thereby not touching paintwork apart from the A pillar.

ALZ1307 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2011, 15:21:40 PM »

Aw shite I forgot the aerial! That won't work then will it

I want a treble garage, that is it and all about it!

Hawke · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2011, 15:26:38 PM »

Even easier just knock your front wall down a park in your living room not only dry but you can pretend your in the drive-in sitting in the cally watching TV ha ha

don-dice · « **Reply #5 on:** October 18, 2011, 15:27:51 PM »

im needing one but im planning on the cally staying in the garage all winter again anyway. Just replaced all the coolant with -35 antifreeze and wantign to do an oil change as well before the snow arrives.

Mr V · « **Reply #6 on:** October 18, 2011, 15:30:18 PM »

Elbow grease and decent scraper is all you need.

ALZ1307 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 18, 2011, 15:31:38 PM »

Quote from: Mr V on October 18, 2011, 15:30:18 PM

Elbow grease and decent scraper is all you need.

I know but at 11pm at night in my jim jams? I'm just a lazy cow what can I say

Hawke · « **Reply #8 on:** October 18, 2011, 15:32:05 PM »

Dont have a choice only means of transport to and from work as dont want public transport as 4 buses a day otherwise.

.rip · « **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2011, 16:30:43 PM »

Open the window & stick your head out. You'll be able to see well enough to shift the cars around.
No defrosting necessary.

ALZ1307 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 18, 2011, 16:48:01 PM »

Quote from: .rip on October 18, 2011, 16:30:43 PM

Open the window & stick your head out. You'll be able to see well enough to shift the cars around.
No defrosting necessary.

Nice idea but you haven't seen my drive

Square pegs in round holes springs to mind, LOL!

VivSe5 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 18, 2011, 17:39:51 PM »

I found neat rum does the job, just swig on it and breath on the screen, sorted

Not much help really, but im not here for that lol

.rip · « **Reply #12 on:** October 18, 2011, 18:56:13 PM »

Quote from: VivSe5 on October 18, 2011, 17:39:51 PM

I found neat rum does the job, just swig on it and breath on the screen, sorted

Not much help really, but im not here for that lol

Shouldn't be a problem for Alz...

ALZ1307 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 18, 2011, 18:59:13 PM »

LOL!!

VivSe5 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 18, 2011, 19:09:33 PM »

Honest it works, BUT you cant drive it, so by the time you can drive it, tis frozen again lol

Hahaha and I know a wenchette thats gonna be trying this now....

ALZ1307 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 18, 2011, 19:15:43 PM »

Quote from: VivSe5 on October 18, 2011, 19:09:33 PM

Honest it works, BUT you cant drive it, so by the time you can drive it, tis frozen again lol

Hahaha and I know a wenchette thats gonna be trying this now....

I'll try anything once!

VivSe5 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 18, 2011, 19:51:58 PM »

Quote from: ALZ1307 on October 18, 2011, 19:15:43 PM

I'll try anything once!

Ok wenchette, just cause yours is bigger than mine lol

ALZ1307 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 18, 2011, 19:53:43 PM »

Quote from: VivSe5 on October 18, 2011, 19:51:58 PM

Ok wenchette, just cause yours is bigger than mine lol

Wenchered! are we talking gob, arse? what?

VivSe5 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 18, 2011, 20:31:03 PM »

lol well the only one im sure bout is the size of your.......

engine

ALZ1307 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 18, 2011, 20:35:48 PM »

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