The Best Fender Covers You Can Buy

[TrentW]

If you've ever used the typical rubber-backed vinyl fender covers from your local auto parts store, you know they are impossible to keep in place while working under the hood on an E30. They can also put tiny scratches in your paint. Now that I've got fresh Zinno paint on my car, I've been searching for some fender covers that will not harm paint and also stay put while working on the car.

Just got these Ultra Soft Fender Covers from Griot's Garage and absolutely love 'em.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/ultra+soft+fender+cover.do?sortby=ourPicks

They have magnets in all four corners to keep them in place, but I removed the two on the bottom since the top two are sufficient to hold them in place and wasn't really crazy about the bottom two sticking to my fenders. The magnets are held in by velcro secured pockets and are easily removed, so that the covers can be thrown in the washing machine when they become soiled. A little pricier than your average Auto Zone covers, but worth every penny IMHO.

[agent]

I too have fresh Zinno paint - thanks for the tip!

[E30 Memorial]

A little pricier than your average Auto Zone covers, but worth every penny IMHO.

I agree

[Gooch]

Those are awesome, what a great idea. I love the pockets, that's ingenious. I wish I had them while I was doing my swap; I used old cut-up flannel bed sheets.

[325ix]

That really isn't too expensive for a part that keeps your fenders safe and has nice little pockets. I always end up sticking tools in random places in my engine bay.

[Cephas]

That really isn't too expensive for a part that keeps your fenders safe and has nice little pockets. I always end up sticking tools in random places in my engine bay.

There's a factory place for tools on the e30 - the tray right on top of the headlights! :D

[Asrial Dune]

There's a factory place for tools on the e30 - the tray right on top of the headlights! :D

And the fuse box cover, and the shelf on the passenger side by the firewall :pimp:

But cool covers, I definitely want to pick one up

[gooseadrian]

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/wera+locking+pivot-head+zyklop+ratchet+3-8+inch+drive.do?sortby=ourPicks

Anyone have these? look good I may be interested.

[pureaudio]

Mine are pilfered from Circuit City when I quit years ago. They aren't especially great but I get great satisfaction every time I use them, that place was a shit hole.

[TrentW]

I use the front battery tray or the upper corners of the cowl for tool storage too, but these covers are the ticket if you want to protect a good finish.

[bigdrick323]

I'm looking into this....Still considering options.

[kts]

+1 for Griot's fender covers. I really like mine, I should get another just to have on hand.

[StereoInstaller1]

Mine are pilfered from Circuit City when I quit years ago. They aren't especially great but I get great satisfaction every time I use them, that place was a shit hole.

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