A car cover protects a classic MG during storage and between drives, shielding the paint and bodywork from dust, sunlight, rain and the various other environmental hazards that an uncovered car endures. The right cover depends on whether the car is stored indoors (where dust and accidental contact are the principal concerns) or outdoors (where weather and UV exposure dominate), and the Car Covers section gathers the appropriate options for each application.
Indoor vs Outdoor Covers
Indoor covers are typically lighter, breathable fabrics, cotton, polyester or polypropylene blends, designed principally to keep dust and accidental contact off the paint surface during long-term storage. The breathable construction allows moisture to escape from underneath the cover, preventing the condensation issues that an airtight cover would produce. Indoor covers are typically thinner and softer than their outdoor counterparts, with appropriate inner linings that will not scratch the paint even if the cover shifts slightly during application or removal. Outdoor covers are heavier-duty constructions designed to withstand wind, rain, UV exposure and the wider range of outdoor conditions.
The construction is typically a multi-layer waterproof fabric with a soft inner lining (to protect the paint) and an outer weather-resistant face. The cover is shaped to fit the specific car bodystyle, with elastic edges that grip under the car to prevent wind lifting the cover during storms.
Fitted Patterns for Classic-MG Applications
Car covers are stocked in patterns shaped specifically to fit classic-MG bodystyles, the MGB roadster (with the hood up or down), the MGB GT, the Midget roadster, the MGA, the MGC and the wider range. The fitted pattern hugs the contours of the specific body, avoiding the loose folds and flapping that a universal-sized cover would produce. The fitted approach also avoids the wear that a loose cover can cause where it rubs against high points of the body (the bonnet edges, the wing tops, the bumper corners) under wind. Fitted covers typically include built-in mirror pockets, aerial pockets, and shaped wheel arches that accommodate the bodywork details cleanly.
The Indoor Covers and Outdoor Covers sub-sections cover the specific products in each category, with the appropriate material and construction for the intended storage environment.
Application and Long-Term Care
A car cover should be applied to a clean dry car, any dust, grit or moisture trapped under the cover can cause paint damage through repeated cover-on, cover-off cycles. A quick rinse and dry of the car before fitting the cover is the appropriate routine. The cover is fitted from front to back, with the elastic edges drawn under the car to prevent wind lifting. Removal is in the reverse order, with the cover folded cleanly for storage rather than being bundled into the boot or garage where it can develop creases and fold marks.
Covers benefit from periodic washing (typically once or twice a year for regularly-used covers, less frequently for occasional-use covers) using a mild detergent and air-drying. With this care routine, a quality cover lasts many years and provides reliable protection across the cover's working life. The technical team is available to advise on the right cover specification for a specific car and storage environment.