JohnnyUK Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 I have just been given a roof cover made by UK Custom. Not fitted it yet but it looks like a good quality piece of kit. Anyone had experience of their products? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2sam Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Hi Johnny. I've got a fitted cover from them which fits perfect for my 986 very pleased with it , I gave around £60 when there was a discount on eBay . Although it was before Christmas and at Christmas they put them up to £200 .but now back down to around £ 70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUK Posted May 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 15 minutes ago, S2sam said: Hi Johnny. I've got a fitted cover from them which fits perfect for my 986 very pleased with it , I gave around £60 when there was a discount on eBay . Although it was before Christmas and at Christmas they put them up to £200 .but now back down to around £ 70 Cheers... The seams are not taped so is it waterproof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2sam Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 I have the full outdoor cover which is waterproof , not sure on the roof cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 As long as it has taped seams , you will be fine. Give the car a polish and good coat of wax. Clean before every covering and all will be well. Leave it off in windy weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 I've got one of their fully fitted covers for my Boxster. Been the car now for just over 2 years and it's fantastic and apart from the fact it's faded a bit, it's still as good as when I bought it. Brilliant value for money when compared with other fully fitted products. Id recommend them to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieboy2608 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Brought one too.....even has the little ears for the door mirrors 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUK Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Thanks guys... Fitting it today and binning the old tarp! Living in the Northwest... It will have to stay on in the wind.... Windy most days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/4/2019 at 9:03 PM, JohnnyUK said: Cheers... The seams are not taped so is it waterproof? It’s 100% waterproof and due to the way it’s attached to the car it wont blow off in the wind, or be stolen if left out on the street as you have to open the car to un-attach, ive not got one but the ebay right up looks good, I’m getting one due to the birds in my garage pooping all over my nice red soft top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUK Posted May 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 it fits very well and clamps under the doors and boot lid. Small magnets hold the sides in place. Seams are not taped so some water will pass through. All in all very pleased!😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 No first hand experience, but read reviews where the magnets scratched the bodywork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUK Posted May 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Cheers, they are under felt covers... But if you throw the cover into the garage I guess they can pick up all kinds of metal debris. They won't mark any more than the tarp and webbing straps I have been using to date!🙄🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcs Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 I've been using a UK Custom Covers half cover since February. Its waterproof , and has stayed on in strong winds. Even though the cover fits very well, there is still a slight buffeting action caused by medium /strong winds which has left small marks in the lacquer - mainly on the clamshell area. I bought it as I wanted something that could be put on in 5 mins , and was secure in the wind. I've put it on a wet hood with no ill effects. It drys out quickly and folds away to the size of a laptop bag . Overall I'm very pleased with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Think small marks in high winds is true of all covers. Best avoided when you know. Anything over 10mph and I leave the cover off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcs Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 I've got water leaking in between the passenger window and seal just above the rear view mirror section, so the cover and a few marks is the lesser of two evils. I have considered applying some ceramic coating to the areas that get affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcs Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 sorry.. meant wing mirror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 I’d get that looked at, not normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: I’d get that looked at, not normal. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcs Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: I’d get that looked at, not normal. There's a few instances of similar issues mentioned on other forums. With mine, at the junction of seals; hood , frame, windscreen, water seems to be tracking along the seal between window and frame and dropping through into the car slight depression in the frame seal caused by the seal on the wing mirror section . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Wonder if it had a new windscreen, imperfectly replaced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cog901 Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 i have just ordered one so will let you know how it goes, i paid £59.95 for the Ultimate Tailored Waterproof outdoor one, so all in seemed good value for money, i am also considering buying a soft indoor cover to put on underneath that way it can stay on in winds and shouldn't mark the paintwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMacdonald Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 I bought the full-cover a few weeks ago. Very pleased so far. It's elasticated at both ends so fits very snugly and doesn't move appreciably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMumford Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Anyone got any photos of the cover fitted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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