Protecting the MGF or MG TF from dust, weather and accidental surface damage is an obvious step for any owner who cares about the car's long-term condition. MGOC Spares catalogues car covers across two child pages: Outdoor Car Covers for cars kept outside or in a shared storage space, and Indoor Car Covers for cars garaged in a dry, clean environment. The right cover depends entirely on the conditions the car faces, a breathable outdoor cover used indoors on a garaged car is overkill, while a lightweight indoor dust cover used outdoors in wet weather will trap moisture against the paint and cause more harm than it prevents.
Outdoor Car Covers
The Outdoor Car Covers child page covers the tailored allweather cover (T629), which uses Technolon fabric to allow the bodywork to breathe while protecting against dirt, dust, tree sap, bird droppings, salt air, industrial pollution and acid rain. The breathable fabric is the critical feature for outdoor use, any moisture that reaches the paintwork under the cover, whether from rain, dew or condensation, can evaporate freely rather than being trapped against the surface. An optional cable and lock set (T620C) passes through the cover and round a fixed point for security. A universal (non-tailored) allweather cover (T641) is catalogued as a more economical alternative where the tailored fit is not essential.
Indoor Car Covers
The Indoor Car Covers child page covers the tailored dust cover (T655), a lightweight cotton cover with an elasticated hem that follows the bodywork contours of the MGF and MG TF closely. It is designed exclusively for indoor use in a clean, dry garage, the cotton material allows full air circulation and prevents dust build-up on the paint without restricting evaporation of any trace moisture. Indoor dust covers are not waterproof and should never be used outdoors, but in their intended environment they are significantly lighter, easier to fit and store, and less expensive than an outdoor cover.
Choosing the Right Cover
The choice between indoor and outdoor covers depends on where the car lives. For a car stored in a sealed, dry garage, the lightweight tailored dust cover is the correct choice and will keep the paintwork cleaner between uses with minimal handling effort. For a car kept outside, under a carport, or in a shared storage building where airflow may introduce dust, moisture or contamination, the Technolon tailored allweather cover is the right choice, its breathability is the key feature that prevents paint damage from trapped moisture. For occasional outdoor use of a normally garaged car, for example during a house move or extended absence, the universal allweather cover is a sensible budget option.
Ordering Considerations
Car covers fit MGF and MG TF without distinction, the overall body length, width and height are sufficiently close that a single cover design covers both models. The tailored covers follow the car's body contours closely and give a snug fit; the universal cover is looser and secures with elasticated hems and tie-down points. The cable and lock set is optional on the tailored allweather cover and is recommended for any outdoor storage where the car is left unattended for extended periods. All covers can be folded and stored in their own bag between uses, keeping them clean when not on the car.