Jim Thanks BTDT....the car we just brought has this exact problem....I think you know which one it is....not sure the cover was actually responsible though at least not from a contact point of view as there's blistering around the door shuts and above the bulkhead under the bonnet as well....I seem to recall that some covers "breath" like GoreTex in that they keep out actual water but let vapor out.....these blisters are a bit of a mystery though....I'm actually wondering if it's vapor permeating the fiberglass rather than getting through the paint as I'm not aware of this being a problem with steel bodies.
Dave On Feb 27, 9:28 pm, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> wrote: > If the car is painted rather than gelcoat finish then be careful with a > cover. > I've seen several 2+2's where the paint has bubbled after a cover has > been used. > I think the moisture gets trapped between the paint and the cover and > because it can't escape it somehow gets through the paint and lifts it > from the fibreglass. > It's even happened on my 2+2 under the windscreen seal. > > Jim > > On 27/02/2012 19:18, Dave C wrote: > > > > > Thanks for all the input....will pull the door trims and investigate > > windows and locks. > > Does anyone know of a waterproof cover manufacturer that makes a cover > > for the 2+2...the only remaining garage space is occupied by our Dax > > Rush so I'm afraid the Quantum's going to have to live outside. > > > Dave > > > On Feb 27, 7:12 pm, Russell Willcox > > <[email protected]> wrote: > >> The other problem that can happen with the electric windows is if they > >> were modified the original way by bending the chanel at the bottom 90 > >> degrees the cable eventually wears through the chanel and jams. > > >> Russell > > >> On 27/02/2012 15:18, Dave C wrote: > > >>> I recently aquired a 97 factory built 2+2 and have a few minor issues > >>> I need to sort and would appreciate any advice before I start as I'm > >>> guessing these are common problems... > >>> 1.Headlights (low beam only) are intermittent when driving...as side > >>> and main appear OK I'm guessing there's a break in the supply wire > >>> somewhere (as opposed to an earth problem that would affect main as > >>> well). Is there a known, common failure point on the headlight loom. > >>> 2.Electric windows are stuck...when operated they try so I'm guessing > >>> motors and wiring are OK but that mechanism somewhere needs > >>> freeing...is there a known area or part where they tend to stick. > >>> 3.Locking mechanism....same as above....very stiff to the point where > >>> the central locking solenoid (or motor?) won't operate it....is there > >>> a particular area to look at. > >>> 4.Is there a known spec for the boot gas struts....I can measure for > >>> size but don't know (and can't easily measure) load force. > >>> Other than that it seems like a great little car....drives nice and > >>> pulls well > >>> Thanks- Hide quoted text - > >> - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
