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Hi all,

It's that time of year for me, going to park the van up and cover... I ordered a cover from Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00C ... UTF8&psc=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) but the fit was so bad I am returning it for a full refund (one of the zips to give 'access to drivers door' broke on first undo!)

So my question is, does anyone on here know of a place to get a cover that actually fits properly? I have a tin top T25... Even my dad's T2 cover he has from Just Kampers isn't that great a fit, it's quite a stretch... Is there such a thing? Or are they all a bit cr*p?

Apologies if this is in the wrong forum...!

Cheers!

Tony
A lot of us have found that a good quality Canuba wax is as good as a cover
it renders the paint and seams completely weather proof.
Applied once it will last for over six months
Allows the van to breathe and air itself.
using Rain X on the windows keeps the muck easily cleanable

I use Auto Glym Hi Def, not cheap but it is impressive.

kevtherev wrote:Tony
A lot of us have found that a good quality Canuba wax is as good as a cover
it renders the paint and seams completely weather proof.
Applied once it will last for over six months
Allows the van to breathe and air itself.
using Rain X on the windows keeps the muck easily cleanable

I use Auto Glym Hi Def, not cheap but it is impressive.

Cheers Kev

I agree with Kev as well here Tony, a good wax and regular washing will really help in the winter months. I tend to only use a cover in the summer to stop tree sap and keep the sun rays off to avoid fading (both paintwork & interior).

As my van has a matt paint job. (ex bundeswher) wax is out of the question. I know some owners of ex service vehicles do wax but I am not to sure if I like the look. A cover or lean to shed is the only alternative. Is the JK cover any good?

eiret25 wrote:As my van has a matt paint job. (ex bundeswher) wax is out of the question.

oh no it isn't..

Protecting matte paint is much easier than you think. Unlike a glossy vehicle, you can’t use any type of paste wax on matte paint (even if it says matte safe, it will fill and gradually add a gloss). Because of this, protecting matte paint may seem more involved, Protecting matte paint is easier than a wax because Matte Paint Sealant bonds instantly using water. It can be applied immediately after a car wash in just minutes, go over emblems without chalking or leaving residues, and it bonds instantly so there’s no cure time like a wax.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syGBPhFx ... e=youtu.be" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Gonna clean it, wax it, cover it cos' of bird and sap!

Cheers all!

Anyway it's Matt
It's no oil painting, although some of us look at our vans with rose tinted glasses

Very interesting. I thought with matte paint it was really left to its own devices, obviously not. Thanks

i have a carcoon cover on my camper fits perfectly and no condensation inside cover due to the airsystem

i have a carcoon cover on my camper fits perfectly and no condensation inside cover due to the airsystem