Ernest Posted November 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Blimey Mick...…..I didn't know we had a self appointed forum polizi!! I was being polite to Roger given that he is always so very helpful to members - but I am still considering the Dancover, and this due this partly due to two valuable members of the forum making the suggestion. Ernest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Ernest said: Blimey Mick...…..I didn't know we had a self appointed forum polizi!! I was being polite to Roger given that he is always so very helpful to members - but I am still considering the Dancover, and this due this partly due to two valuable members of the forum making the suggestion. Ernest Polizi... ...... well know you know lol. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Mickey, Cool it, please! I took no offence, none at all, at Roger's post. If you want to point out that someone has not noticed your posts, that's your affair, but I don't need anyone riding shotgun on mine.and I don't think the board benefits, either. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Read Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 Has any one tried one of these? https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cig81020-heavy-duty-instant-garage---da/?da=1&TC=GS-140613572&gclid=CjwKCAiA_MPuBRB5EiwAHTTvMUwn0WuJB-EJpwvNDAKsdiq3mgIwscmwYqFS2WieP4lBC6PTWhrTsRoCfWAQAvD_BwE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Phil Read said: Has any one tried one of these? https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cig81020-heavy-duty-instant-garage---da/?da=1&TC=GS-140613572&gclid=CjwKCAiA_MPuBRB5EiwAHTTvMUwn0WuJB-EJpwvNDAKsdiq3mgIwscmwYqFS2WieP4lBC6PTWhrTsRoCfWAQAvD_BwE Try reading the reviews for an insight on how they perform, lots of complaints on a variety of other outside "canvas" garages of heavy condensation, just what most people are trying to avoid. Here's one https://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/yaf_postst105504_Machine-Mart-Clarke-Garage-problem.aspx Mick Richards Edited November 17, 2019 by Motorsport Mickey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Read Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 There are also many reviews that are positive. I have a TR6 outside under a cover and it suffers from the same problem as the one that started this thread, damp under the cover. If a car has been painted properly it should not microbubble. This is usually caused by moisture in the paint when painted and over a period of time it causes very small bubbles. I have never garaged a vehicle and I presently have 5 Land Rovers all from the 1950s, a 2002 Rover 75 and a newer 2011 car. None have problems with the paint or rot All of the Land Rovers have been re painted at some time. I cannot remember any of my past cars suffering from microbubling. The only issue with leaving out all year is the paint dulling if not polished regularly. The main reason I cover the TR6 is to protect the new Mohair top and stop water ingression, not to protect the paint or body. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ernest Posted November 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 Hi Phil Thanks for the heads-up re the 'tent-garage' - It looks good but I think it would just about completely cover my front garden!. Your comments on your own experience are reassuring - my 6 was resprayed by Rees Bros. of Aldershot and it looks to be one of very good quality. Best Wishes Ernest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 MG Mowners Club do a cockpit storm cover. I have one and it certainly keeps the rain out when the car is parked hood up in the p ing rain https://www.mgocspares.co.uk/acatalog/MGOC_SPARES_HARDTOPS___COVERS__MGB__110.html item T602 Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ernest Posted November 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 Thanks Peter I do have one of these but I was focusing on a full cover and the best way to protect the whole car, especially during the winter. Best Wishes Ernest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 4 Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 (edited) Having read the thread about covers and Carcoons. I thought there might be interest in my solution. I think the Carcoons are very effective but as Andrew said a pain to access not only when you are using the car but when you have an hour to do some tinkering. I used some heavy duty clear PVC tarpaulin and some 4" x 2" and 2" x 1" and a regulated dehumidifier to make my own Carcoon within the garage which enables me to work on the car within the environment, access through an internal door flap. Keeps my pride and joy away from the wife's wet 4 x 4 and the tumble dryer ! Cost around 200 quid and the dehum which i had. Phil. Edited November 29, 2019 by Phil H 4 spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 But first you have to have a garage. Ernest doesn't have one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 4 Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 Quite so.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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