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Offline Agreeable Slick

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Best way to store a car (cosmetically)?
« on: 11 September 2009, 21:54 »
Evening all,

I am shortly to be moving house, and will be putting the car on the drive and not using it much.

This is mainly to save money, stop putting miles on it, and save up to get the roof painted after it was attacked at bugjam.

What is the best way to keep it looking fresh?

I was thinking a thorough clean, polish and wax, then some kind of soft sheet followed by a car cover that goes over the entire car, down to the sills. Breathable and waterproof would be the type i would look for, but do you have any other hints for me?

Ta. :cool:

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Re: Best way to store a car (cosmetically)?
« Reply #1 on: 12 September 2009, 07:34 »
i think you have summed it up to be honest with you.. just make sure u tie down that cover damn tight as if it moves about its been known to scratch paintwork quite badly
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Re: Best way to store a car (cosmetically)?
« Reply #2 on: 12 September 2009, 15:35 »
Get a carcoon http://www.carcoon.co.uk  :cool:

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Re: Best way to store a car (cosmetically)?
« Reply #3 on: 14 September 2009, 21:59 »
I dont use my car over the winter months and i just give her a good wax and then cover up with Breathable car cover
have done for the last 3 years with no problems..
i do try and uncover and start it at least once a month  :smiley: