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PmP · Nov 7th, 2007, 02:00 PM

Right, fed up.

Our GP sits in the back of our Car port. And everytime I go to take it out its covered in a combination of dust and cat hairs as cat sits in the car port when its wet.

Mini never brought out a GP specific Car cover, fools.

Anyway hadnt bothered with a cover because people told me it would only flap in wind and marr the paintwork as it rubbed on it. But the back of the carport doesnt get any wind, just dust. So both Dad and myself think a Cover is the best option. As spending hours cleaning the GP is wasted when it ends up covered in dust.

Was thinkin of getting a lined Car cover to prevent paintwork damage, but then someone said that it will soak in moisture and become damp in winter.

So question is where should I be looking for a good quality custom made car cover? For outdoor use, but under cover of a car port.

Has anyone got a cover made for their GP?

Snowie · Nov 7th, 2007, 02:05 PM

Lots of Info here http://www.mini2.com/forum/john-coop...-cover-gp.html

Available from USA

Step_7 · Nov 7th, 2007, 03:32 PM

Bit more expensive but you could go for a "Carcoon"

See here: Welcome to Carcoon Storage Systems the future of car storage and protection

They make ones specifically for outdoor use.

dlpruk · Nov 7th, 2007, 03:48 PM

Or try these people:

COVER SYSTEMS - PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT

(I got one of their folding garages to avoid planning problems and it's fine.)

miketheman2k · Nov 7th, 2007, 09:53 PM

I've always found car covers car covers, bike cover, scooter covers, wind deflectors for coupe and cabriolets, mesh grilles for Jaguars waterproof car covers, protective car covers, custom made car covers dust coversWiltshire, Bath, Avon, Somerset, west country, Cornw very good VFM.

T1OOL · Nov 8th, 2007, 08:42 AM

i have the out door one from the JCW options, fits great!, i would recommend that you also buy the indoor one, put that underneath the outdoor one, cost approx £250 for both, not just one, and hey presto!

PmP · Nov 8th, 2007, 12:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by T1OOL (original)

i have the out door one from the JCW options, fits great!, i would recommend that you also buy the indoor one, put that underneath the outdoor one, cost approx £250 for both, not just one, and hey presto!

They available in the UK?

PmP · Nov 8th, 2007, 12:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Step_7 (original)

Bit more expensive but you could go for a "Carcoon"

See here: Welcome to Carcoon Storage Systems the future of car storage and protection

They make ones specifically for outdoor use.

Space is an issue tho, unless I knock back wall out of car port and fit a roller door, n put it in the garden, lol.

The tent jobbie wouldnt fit either. My S sits right beside GP, like about 3 inches betwwen mirror and door of other car.

T1OOL · Nov 8th, 2007, 12:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original)

They available in the UK?

YIP they sure are from any bmw/mini garage, about £120 each

the indoor one is black we checks on it, and the outdoor one is red & white with the JCE logo onit, loks the biz

T1OOL · Nov 8th, 2007, 01:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by T1OOL (original)

YIP they sure are from any bmw/mini garage, about £120 jcw logo onit, loks the biz

unqote myself...just looked at the ones in america & will be trying to get them

will try my local dealer 1st.........

LMB · Nov 8th, 2007, 01:56 PM

I could have done with one of these. Thing is your car has to be spotless before you put the cover on.

PmP · Nov 8th, 2007, 05:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by T1OOL (original)

YIP they sure are from any bmw/mini garage, about £120 each

the indoor one is black we checks on it, and the outdoor one is red & white with the JCE logo onit, loks the biz

Now im confused mate, as far as i am aware the JCW ones dont fit the GP's wing.

The ones in america arent oem ones, custom made for a few dealerships.

PmP · Nov 8th, 2007, 06:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

I could have done with one of these. Thing is your car has to be spotless before you put the cover on.

Shouldnt be a problem, like detailing my cars.

Nov 7th, 2007, 02:00 PM	#1
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 2,791 Offline	GP Car cover Right, fed up. Our GP sits in the back of our Car port. And everytime I go to take it out its covered in a combination of dust and cat hairs as cat sits in the car port when its wet. Mini never brought out a GP specific Car cover, fools. Anyway hadnt bothered with a cover because people told me it would only flap in wind and marr the paintwork as it rubbed on it. But the back of the carport doesnt get any wind, just dust. So both Dad and myself think a Cover is the best option. As spending hours cleaning the GP is wasted when it ends up covered in dust. Was thinkin of getting a lined Car cover to prevent paintwork damage, but then someone said that it will soak in moisture and become damp in winter. So question is where should I be looking for a good quality custom made car cover? For outdoor use, but under cover of a car port. Has anyone got a cover made for their GP?

Nov 7th, 2007, 02:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Modena IT /Camberley Local Time: 06:55 PM Posts: 1,680 Offline	Lots of Info here http://www.mini2.com/forum/john-coop...-cover-gp.html Available from USA In Italy

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Step_7 Whining.... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ire Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 1,744 Offline	Bit more expensive but you could go for a "Carcoon" See here: Welcome to Carcoon Storage Systems the future of car storage and protection They make ones specifically for outdoor use. www.mlni.co.uk

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Nov 7th, 2007, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 387 Offline	Or try these people: COVER SYSTEMS - PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT (I got one of their folding garages to avoid planning problems and it's fine.)

Nov 7th, 2007, 09:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
miketheman2k Custom User Title Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 06:55 PM Posts: 15 Offline	I've always found car covers car covers, bike cover, scooter covers, wind deflectors for coupe and cabriolets, mesh grilles for Jaguars waterproof car covers, protective car covers, custom made car covers dust coversWiltshire, Bath, Avon, Somerset, west country, Cornw very good VFM.

Nov 8th, 2007, 08:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
T1OOL 0590 THE FLYING SCOTSMAN Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: aberdeen,scotland Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 76 Offline	i have the out door one from the JCW options, fits great!, i would recommend that you also buy the indoor one, put that underneath the outdoor one, cost approx £250 for both, not just one, and hey presto!

Nov 8th, 2007, 12:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 2,791 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by T1OOL (original) i have the out door one from the JCW options, fits great!, i would recommend that you also buy the indoor one, put that underneath the outdoor one, cost approx £250 for both, not just one, and hey presto! They available in the UK?

Nov 8th, 2007, 12:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 2,791 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Step_7 (original) Bit more expensive but you could go for a "Carcoon" See here: Welcome to Carcoon Storage Systems the future of car storage and protection They make ones specifically for outdoor use. Space is an issue tho, unless I knock back wall out of car port and fit a roller door, n put it in the garden, lol. The tent jobbie wouldnt fit either. My S sits right beside GP, like about 3 inches betwwen mirror and door of other car.

Nov 8th, 2007, 12:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
T1OOL 0590 THE FLYING SCOTSMAN Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: aberdeen,scotland Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 76 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original) They available in the UK? YIP they sure are from any bmw/mini garage, about £120 each the indoor one is black we checks on it, and the outdoor one is red & white with the JCE logo onit, loks the biz

Nov 8th, 2007, 01:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
T1OOL 0590 THE FLYING SCOTSMAN Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: aberdeen,scotland Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 76 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by T1OOL (original) YIP they sure are from any bmw/mini garage, about £120 jcw logo onit, loks the biz unqote myself...just looked at the ones in america & will be trying to get them will try my local dealer 1st.........

Nov 8th, 2007, 05:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 2,791 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by T1OOL (original) YIP they sure are from any bmw/mini garage, about £120 each the indoor one is black we checks on it, and the outdoor one is red & white with the JCE logo onit, loks the biz Now im confused mate, as far as i am aware the JCW ones dont fit the GP's wing. The ones in america arent oem ones, custom made for a few dealerships.

Nov 8th, 2007, 06:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 2,791 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original) I could have done with one of these. Thing is your car has to be spotless before you put the cover on. Shouldnt be a problem, like detailing my cars.

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