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Hi guys,
So I have a one-car garage and the M Roadster is the garage queen. Should I consider a car cover for the 550i? I'm afraid the car cover may cause swirls, especially on jet black. Any suggestions?
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So I have a one-car garage and the M Roadster is the garage queen. Should I consider a car cover for the 550i? I'm afraid the car cover may cause swirls, especially on jet black. Any suggestions?
Thanks, guys!
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Originally Posted by GotM' post='1043087' date='Oct 29 2009, 05:34 PM
Hi guys,
So I have a one-car garage and the M Roadster is the garage queen. Should I consider a car cover for the 550i? I'm afraid the car cover may cause swirls, especially on jet black. Any suggestions?
Thanks, guys!
So I have a one-car garage and the M Roadster is the garage queen. Should I consider a car cover for the 550i? I'm afraid the car cover may cause swirls, especially on jet black. Any suggestions?
Thanks, guys!
I've lived in situations where I couldn't garage my car and covered it - it worked fairly well; the finish stayed clean and in great shape, even through weather. That car was dark green, and I see what you're concerned about with Black, but think of it this way - you're likely to have all of the above problems if you don't cover it, so while a garage is better, a cover will certainly help.
What I'd recommend is to make sure you keep it waxed up really good - that will help protect it from all kinds of problems.
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Originally Posted by jm545i' post='1043248' date='Oct 29 2009, 06:50 PM
As opposed to the sun fading, acid rain and bird dropping damage that you'll get otherwise?? j/k Actually the latest covers are pretty good that way.
I've lived in situations where I couldn't garage my car and covered it - it worked fairly well; the finish stayed clean and in great shape, even through weather. That car was dark green, and I see what you're concerned about with Black, but think of it this way - you're likely to have all of the above problems if you don't cover it, so while a garage is better, a cover will certainly help.
What I'd recommend is to make sure you keep it waxed up really good - that will help protect it from all kinds of problems.
I've lived in situations where I couldn't garage my car and covered it - it worked fairly well; the finish stayed clean and in great shape, even through weather. That car was dark green, and I see what you're concerned about with Black, but think of it this way - you're likely to have all of the above problems if you don't cover it, so while a garage is better, a cover will certainly help.
What I'd recommend is to make sure you keep it waxed up really good - that will help protect it from all kinds of problems.
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I think someone had one for sale on here recently. Might be sold now. Or check with Garry Romani and get the 25% discount.
I used to use the OEM car cover on my sapphire black 545 when I had bought the M5 and that car was sitting in the street. It's soft on the inside and will not scratch your paint but of course, your car should be clean from debris cause if it's dirty, taking on and off the cover will drag particles across the paint. The only thing I noticed was it'll leave some moisture/dust marks so you'd just have to wipe or dust the car down after taking off the cover.
I used to use the OEM car cover on my sapphire black 545 when I had bought the M5 and that car was sitting in the street. It's soft on the inside and will not scratch your paint but of course, your car should be clean from debris cause if it's dirty, taking on and off the cover will drag particles across the paint. The only thing I noticed was it'll leave some moisture/dust marks so you'd just have to wipe or dust the car down after taking off the cover.
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My Ride: 2004 530i
premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7
35% tint all around
19' DPE GT7
I have the oem car cover and it works great, very soft yet water proof and perfectly fitted.
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Originally Posted by GotM' post='1043282' date='Oct 29 2009, 10:38 PM
Thanks, man! Any suggestions where to get the car cover?
What I would avoid if its for outside purposes would be any natural fabrics - the technical stuff sheds water & dries much faster.
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My Ride: 2005 545i Black Sapphire - Fully Loaded
Model Year: 545i 2005
Originally Posted by cleung' post='1043300' date='Oct 29 2009, 08:03 PM
I have the oem car cover and it works great, very soft yet water proof and perfectly fitted.
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