Indoor soft car cover

[jameshoward]

Can anyone recommend an indoor (in-garage, actually) soft car cover for the 113? UK/europe manufacturers, please. Needs to be breathable and the primary purpose is to keep dust off the car. Ideally tailored for the car.

Grateful for any opinions.

Thanks.

JH

[Jowe]

Check out these:
http://www.kfz-schutzdecken.de/Car-Cover-fuer-Mercedes-230SL-280SL-Pagode
I have the Universal Lightweight and very happy with it. Also their HT stand.

[jameshoward]

Johan,

Many thanks. That's really helpful.

JH

[JamesL]

James
When I bought my car, it came with a cover and a hardtop stand/cover

I've always wondered whose they were and now I know where SilverArrows got them... Cover works v well and is far cheaper than a Covercraft version

[ejboyd5]

Several bed sheets sewn together to make up the desired length work very well and are far less expensive than anything available commercially.

[iftykhan]

I ordered mine through Hamilton Classic.
Very pleased with quality and service.
They also have a very good advise section on indoor and outdoor covers on their website.

Ifty

[Larry & Norma]

Second the bed sheet thing

[Rolf-Dieter ✝︎]

To take along on trips this one to keep the inside clean and preserve the seats (shield from sunlight) is a good one,

----> http://www.kfz-schutzdecken.de/Car-Cover-Outdoor-Waterproof-for-Mercedes-230SL-280SL-Pagode_1

was mentioned during one of the past PUB sessions. Anyone purchased one here in North America?

On the other hand putting up the soft top works also, only is not as quick as putting this one on for 2 hours or so to protect the inside when parked.

[jameshoward]

So on the bed sheet plan, can I just run this past the esteemed readership to see if some of you fellows have really thought this through:

I cut up a perfectly decent set of our silk bedding, hand-woven by Celestial Virgins on ancient looms hewn from the very timbers that formed the ceiling of Noah's cabin, or the Cross. (I assume that's how they are produced; there could be no other rational explanation for why they cost so much).

I then get onto John Lewis (for the Colonials, it's a nice shop in London) and procure a sewing machine for Mrs Howard, that, presumably, I gift at a significant temporal event later this year, whilst suggesting that she also learns how to use the thing.

Within 4-6 months, having - assemedly - managed to talk her out of a divorce for daring to suggest that (a) she learns to sew, (b) giving a sewing machine as a present is actually demonstrative of great endearment, is an extremely romantic gesture, and in no way bears any resemblance whatsoever to the now infamous Magimix-gate of Christmas 2012, and (c) that my car would look better under our sheets than she does, I further assume that I'd be in a position to start work on said project, during which time my car would have been without said - and desired - protection.

Is that really the plan, guys? Really? Are we thinking?

To the others, (except James, whose contribution I don't quite comprehend (James, are you saying that Silver Arrows stole a car cover and hardtop stand on your behalf? Thankfully you know a good lawyer! )), I'm grateful for the recommendations and will pursue all lines of inquiry.

Separately, if anyone here has an additional, unwanted car cover and would like to swap it for a never used, only thrown once Magimix (2012 model), please do drop me a line. I would imagine we could do a deal.

JH

[iftykhan]

James, your story very much reminds me of toaster-gate (2009 I think).
Honestly what Divas!!

[Garry]

James,

i have been pondering on your real dilemma and what I would do if I was in your difficult circumstances.  

Initially my suggestion was going to be that you make use of the two flannel sheets that Mrs Howard has probably by now given you to use whilst in the dog house out in the back yard, and try those as great covers for the said Pagoda, however after testing this theory, I realised that the soft top is a bit like a man in the morning before a shave and it insists on taking  a fine layer of ‘fluff’ from the said flannel sheets and holding on to it in such a manner that you then need a roll of sticking tape to be used to remove the said ‘fluff’.  By this time Mrs Howard is probably wondering what on earth you are doing with flannel sheets and a roll of sticking tape and the dog, in the said dog house.

Giving up on Flannel, maybe the answer is to use the finest cotton sheets.  I suggest you now go and buy two 1000 thread count polished cotton Egyption sheets and of course they should be King Size to ensure in the event that they also end up in the said dog house with you, that you have ample cotton sheet to share with your shaggy friend.  May I suggest you buy a double sleeping bag at the same time, I will explain later why.

Now having spent half the family fortune on getting the finest 1000 thread count Egyptian sheets and not wanting Mrs Howard to really know what the hell you are up to, you then take the said sheets to your local Chinese seamstress to have them sewn together. Take them back home in a well concealed bag and on the darkest of nights slip them on to your dearly beloved Pagoda and there you have the most tidiest of solutions to the car cover dilemma.

Now, about that sleeping bag.  Well, if Mrs James spots the sheets on the Pagoda, as a person with the most discerning eye for quality, will immediately recognise that the car cover is made from two of the finest of Egyptian cotton sheets, and that these sheets command the highest of prices, will then suggest that you leave the property, no dog house for you that night, you are banished to the local park bench. So on your way out, grab the sleeping bag that you had earlier procured and that way you are assured of getting the warmest of nights sleeps and just like your beloved Pagoda, you will be the best bedded person sleeping with some of your other missunderstood mates in the park that night.

Garry

[jameshoward]

When I'm eventually evicted, can I come and live with you guys? I've always loved Austria. All those mountains, and goats. The attraction of my own egyptian cotton sheets makes this a really good option for me. And the dog. She has no house. I used it to buffer the axle stands last year whilst changing the diff.

JH

PS, looking forward to a cabby in the Jag!!

[Bonnyboy]

James, no need to get evicted. - Go get your own cheap sewing machine and give your wife a weekend at a spa.   

Used sewing machines can be had at garage sales for next to nothing.  They are relatively easy to fix and the old machines can take quite a beating.     I bought a Kenmore for $20 and use it the most as it is simple.   I bought a non working Pfaff 1222 for $20 and $30 in parts she is amazing.  I use her for light webbing and canvas and light upholsltry.   Not having enough range I went out and bought a vintage Singer leather patcher 29K.  This thing will sew through just about anything.   Now I get my wife asking if I can do things for her. 

for a cover - see if you can find some old table clothes - the industrial ones - once sewn together they make an excellent cover. 

Don't tell anyone but .....sitting down with a nice rum and coke, radio playing in the background and a well adjusted sewing machine is a very nice way to pass the time.