Cocky Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Does anyone have any experience with soft top coverings such as this - https://www.ukcustomcovers.com/porsche-boxster-987-tailored-half-cover-black-2005-2012 If this goes over a damp roof would I end up with mould growth or something? I am in a pickle as I have a garage for the car but I've filled it with work materials (a shop frontal & 4 UPVC doors for a job. And starting to think my car will be out all winter and spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toeside Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 I had one for my Z4 back in the day. They work, but because they are waterproof they will lock in moisture if you put it on a wet roof. They do stop bird poo, tree sap, UV damage and other organics getting on the roof and into the drains which is good. When I put it on when the car was wet, I took the first opportunity to remove it and let the roof an cover dry out however. I haven't bought one for the Boxster as I am lucky to garage it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeman Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Had one and wasn't impressed. The Velcro stopped catching after few years and the stiches also started to split, but the worst is that the cover left marks on the door. I think that a full cover is better although sometime a royal pain to remove and recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944GS Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 If you do decide to buy that one use eBay, I’m undecided so watched it on eBay a couple of weeks ago, the next day they sent me an offer with another 10% off to get it for £71.95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Check out the Cabrio Shield Premium. Good feedback on here from others as well as myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hainesy Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 I've got a brand new and unused one I bought a couple of months ago I might be interested in selling - I suspect I'm just going to end up using the car all through winter so not sure it's going to get much / any use..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) On 11/14/2021 at 10:16 PM, ½cwt said: Check out the Cabrio Shield Premium. Good feedback on here from others as well as myself. This or a breathable full cover. I opted for a full cover 3.5 years ago and no problems so far. key is to clean the car thoroughly before covering. Don't over tighten the straps and take it off in really windy weather. once this full cover wears, I will probably go for the cabrio shield premium. Edited November 19, 2021 by Pinewood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 I think the cabrio shield premium would be your best bet, good reviews and it should stop the stains and hopefully the mildew. Good advice to take it off on brighter days and air it out and if you need to put it on and the roof is still damp maybe blot it a bit with a microfibre to try dry it a bit 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMA Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 What's your concern with leaving it out over winter? Is your only parking under a tree and sap is a worry? If it's open space, not under a tree then a year or two outside is nothing. Had mine outside for a couple of winters with no cover but I have no trees overhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocky Posted November 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 15 hours ago, CMA said: What's your concern with leaving it out over winter? Is your only parking under a tree and sap is a worry? If it's open space, not under a tree then a year or two outside is nothing. Had mine outside for a couple of winters with no cover but I have no trees overhead. It's getting washed and used more than my 986 was over the last winter due to covid and such and I am able to park it away from the trees a little more than before. So I did wonder if a cover would now gain me a lot. Because it's right up in the countryside you just get ducks, birds, alsorts #2ing on it as well as the wind which just cakes it full of leaves and little mini balls that fall from the trees. I think I live with washing it more or I take Pinewoods advice on a full cover. I should be next spring/Summer into a garage purely for this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 My car came with the UK customs cover that you linked to in your first post. I’ve since changed to the cabrioshield version and was just about to throw the original away. It’s yours for free if you want to cover postage @Cocky 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocky Posted November 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 I'll take you up on that thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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