Car cover reccomendation? F22 : 2021 : M240i

Frosty · 08-08-2023, 10:47 AM

Hello everyone. I was curious if anyone had car cover experience for their F22 2-series.

I would use the cover in a garage, out of the rain.

~Cheers,
~

overcoil · 08-08-2023, 02:45 PM

there are a few other (rather recent) post concerning car covers for F22. Covercraft seems to come highly recommended.
Can't put a cover on a dirty car.
Covers don't last forever and if you wash them it really shortens their lifespan.

I think I need to order a new cover for my car - which I keep out exposed in all four seasons.

I'll order from Covercraft.

Frosty · 08-08-2023, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by overcoil

there are a few other (rather recent) post concerning car covers for F22. Covercraft seems to come highly recommended.
Can't put a cover on a dirty car.
Covers don't last forever and if you wash them it really shortens their lifespan.

I think I need to order a new cover for my car - which I keep out exposed in all four seasons.

I'll order from Covercraft.

Thanks Overcoil, I did not search here I will do that too. Appreciated!

dradernh · 08-08-2023, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

I was curious if anyone had car cover experience for their F22 2-series.

I've been satisfied with a cover I bought in 2018 from California Car Cover (https://www.calcarcover.com/CoverDesigner/ChooseCover).

The model I bought is no longer available, but the equivalent cover offered today (DustForce® Soft As Flannel Indoor Custom Car Cover) is advertised as an indoor cover offering maximum dust protection. That was the criteria I used in selecting my cover.

Nickies · 08-08-2023, 09:05 PM

I bought many covers over the last 30 years from Covercraft, all custom made to fit specific classic cars. The best fabric is the 5 layers made by Kimberly Clark. The registered trademark is NOAH. The inner layer is a fleece and they are very easy to install. I used them for indoor and outdoor use with excellent results.

CatchF22DirtyF30 · 08-09-2023, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

Hello everyone. I was curious if anyone had car cover experience for their F22 2-series.

I would use the cover in a garage, out of the rain.

~Cheers,

~

I got this car cover from Amazon, and it fits like it was made for the M240 but very cheap and took a day for shipping.

Budge Lite Car Cover Dirtproof, Scratch Resistant, Breathable, Dustproof, Car Cover Fits Sedans up to 264", Gray https://a.co/d/8As39Sw

fiveightandten · 08-10-2023, 12:17 AM

Personally, I’d stay away from a car cover, especially for a garaged car. Over time, it causes micromarring on the paint. There’s always going to be some level of dirt on the car from driving it. That dirt then gets installed onto the underside of the cover and rubbed onto the paint. The cover itself is also abrasive to some degree.

If it’s for long term storage in a dusty space, there may be some benefit. Though at the expense of reduced air flow around the car, which can increase moisture levels under the cover.

I did the car cover thing for years and found it to do more harm than good, but that’s just my opinion. I’d use it for a car that’s outside exposed to sun, and to keep snow off it. The minor damage to the paint is outweighed by the reduction in sun damage and scratches from ice/snow removal. For garage storage, I skip it.

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Frosty Colonel 783 Rep 2,639 Posts Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	Car cover reccomendation? F22 : 2021 : M240i Hello everyone. I was curious if anyone had car cover experience for their F22 2-series. I would use the cover in a garage, out of the rain. ~Cheers, ~ __________________ M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build ) Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017) 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016) Prelude (5MT) (1995)
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overcoil Major General 3081 Rep 5,580 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	there are a few other (rather recent) post concerning car covers for F22. Covercraft seems to come highly recommended. Can't put a cover on a dirty car. Covers don't last forever and if you wash them it really shortens their lifespan. I think I need to order a new cover for my car - which I keep out exposed in all four seasons. I'll order from Covercraft.
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Nickies Second Lieutenant 115 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M240I Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Sequim, Washington iTrader: (0)	I bought many covers over the last 30 years from Covercraft, all custom made to fit specific classic cars. The best fabric is the 5 layers made by Kimberly Clark. The registered trademark is NOAH. The inner layer is a fleece and they are very easy to install. I used them for indoor and outdoor use with excellent results. __________________ 2019 M240i, Melbourne Red, Black Interior. 3M Tint, Premium Package, Harman Kardon, Adaptive LED Head Lights, M Performance Exhaust and Diffuser, Chrome Exhaust Tips, 719M Bi Color Wheels, Black Kidney Grille, Burger Tuning JB+.
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fiveightandten Private 111 Rep 81 Posts Drives: F22 M235, E36 M3, E30 325, E90 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Personally, I’d stay away from a car cover, especially for a garaged car. Over time, it causes micromarring on the paint. There’s always going to be some level of dirt on the car from driving it. That dirt then gets installed onto the underside of the cover and rubbed onto the paint. The cover itself is also abrasive to some degree. If it’s for long term storage in a dusty space, there may be some benefit. Though at the expense of reduced air flow around the car, which can increase moisture levels under the cover. I did the car cover thing for years and found it to do more harm than good, but that’s just my opinion. I’d use it for a car that’s outside exposed to sun, and to keep snow off it. The minor damage to the paint is outweighed by the reduction in sun damage and scratches from ice/snow removal. For garage storage, I skip it.
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