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Nigel Dewhurst · Dec 4, 2020

Hi Due to a house move I have lost the garage space for my blue 1999 bmw Z3 M roadster in excellent condition with 112k and a full service history. If any one is interested in the car please give me a call on 01282696002. I would rather it goes to a enthusiast.
Nigel

Chappers · Feb 28, 2021

Please can anybody advise on a decent waterproof car cover for my 3L Z3 convertible. Unfortunately the cover that I have, (which is supposed to be waterproof), is not! I don't have a garage and I need to protect my car. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Nigel Chapman (Chappers)

Lorrenso · Feb 28, 2021

Chappers said:
Please can anybody advise on a decent waterproof car cover for my 3L Z3 convertible. Unfortunately the cover that I have, (which is supposed to be waterproof), is not! I don't have a garage and I need to protect my car. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Nigel Chapman (Chappers)

Hiya Chappers
To be honest I was in two minds whether to reply when I read your Article, because I don't believe I am fully qualified to answer this because you may consider that you want to buy a custom made that looks the part and you are able to spend a few quid on the quality.
I was in the same situation having bought exactly as described above but not paying the earth, which I think frankly would have been the way to have gone. My cover got bleached by the sun and deteriorated rapidly. I made my considerations and being an ex builder decided to go down the route of an all weather Heavy Duty eyelet reinforced Tarpaulin (except that it is plastic) and is resistant to tearing, 4m x 5m was just the right size, I had a real of polypropylene rope and so job done.
I did cover the car prior to the plastic sheet with 2 cotton bed sheets and then the plastic sheet.
It has gone through the winter almost and has done the job superbly. Bought from toolstation prod No 36648 £24.33 Green....perfect. Hope this has helped in some way.

Chappers · Mar 1, 2021

Lorrenso said:
Hiya Chappers
To be honest I was in two minds whether to reply when I read your Article, because I don't believe I am fully qualified to answer this because you may consider that you want to buy a custom made that looks the part and you are able to spend a few quid on the quality.
I was in the same situation having bought exactly as described above but not paying the earth, which I think frankly would have been the way to have gone. My cover got bleached by the sun and deteriorated rapidly. I made my considerations and being an ex builder decided to go down the route of an all weather Heavy Duty eyelet reinforced Tarpaulin (except that it is plastic) and is resistant to tearing, 4m x 5m was just the right size, I had a real of polypropylene rope and so job done.
I did cover the car prior to the plastic sheet with 2 cotton bed sheets and then the plastic sheet.
It has gone through the winter almost and has done the job superbly. Bought from toolstation prod No 36648 £24.33 Green....perfect. Hope this has helped in some way.

Th

Chappers · Mar 1, 2021

Thank you very much for your reply, I appreciate it. If nobody comes up with anything better then as you say 'job done' and I'll be off to Tool Station pronto. Enjoy the summer and stay safe. All the best.

Chappers · Jul 19, 2023

Can anybody advise on an insurance company for my 3L Z3. The insurance company I currently insure with doesn’t do agreed valuation. I think my Z3, which is in excellent condition and has 13k miles from new should have a value of around 15k (I might be well out and it’s worth less!). Advice would be welcome. Thank you

len crissell · Aug 15, 2023

Lorrenso said:
Hiya Chappers
To be honest I was in two minds whether to reply when I read your Article, because I don't believe I am fully qualified to answer this because you may consider that you want to buy a custom made that looks the part and you are able to spend a few quid on the quality.
I was in the same situation having bought exactly as described above but not paying the earth, which I think frankly would have been the way to have gone. My cover got bleached by the sun and deteriorated rapidly. I made my considerations and being an ex builder decided to go down the route of an all weather Heavy Duty eyelet reinforced Tarpaulin (except that it is plastic) and is resistant to tearing, 4m x 5m was just the right size, I had a real of polypropylene rope and so job done.
I did cover the car prior to the plastic sheet with 2 cotton bed sheets and then the plastic sheet.
It has gone through the winter almost and has done the job superbly. Bought from toolstation prod No 36648 £24.33 Green....perfect. Hope this has helped in some way.

len crissell · Aug 15, 2023

HALFORDS do a good one, waterproof, last one i had lasted five years, before needing a renewal.

Matt Barnes · Aug 24, 2023

Topcoat paint received....Fidschgruen ( Fiji Green)...correct paint code ordered from Germany...keeping it real..keeping it OEM colour....this had better be worth it!

Matt Barnes · Aug 24, 2023

Matt Barnes said:
Topcoat paint received....Fidschgruen ( Fiji Green)...correct paint code ordered from Germany...keeping it real..keeping it OEM colour....this had better be worth it!

whoops....sorry....wrong thread !

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