6 replies to this topic

[freemini]

As my mini is in need of restoration and uncovered in my drive i was wondering what size tarpauline cover i will need to cover my mini during these poor weather months?
Thanks

[OllieTheWelder]

Hello, I got a 9x7 foot tarp and that is a bit small, not too bad bud it could do with being a few feet bigger I think.

Ollie.

[Andywade]

you should be ok with a 5x3m tarp

although I would highly recommend getting a proper car cover that is waterproof and breathable. 3 play ones are the best, but are a little pricey (£50 for a halfords advanced small one)

[Spiffingly Good]

Can't remeber a exact size, but B&Q do a huge one (Covers a 21ft x 9ft wide boat with plenty left to spare) for £10
I think it's only single ply, and can't be sure of it's water proofness, but cheap!

http://www.diy.com/d...p;isSearch=true

Thats a shorter version of the one I got, they do a 4.9m X 7.9M one too

Edited by Spiffingly Good, 09 February 2011 - 05:56 PM.

[analogue_radio]

Be careful with tarps because they cause condensation, plus they are a total ******* if the wind gets under them.

All the areas I had treated and etched turned back to surface rust after only a week or two of being outside under a tarp, but that was being constantly under a tarp, it would help to air it out at every opportunity.

[freemini]

I got a sutiable tarp a while back now for silly money off ebay. And i uncover it as much as possible.
Thanks for the replys

[minidream94]

I have a car cover from argos (was like £30) and some bungy cords from poundland and even the strongest winds struggle to lift the cover and its breatable do the rust build up is minimal