Author Topic: Probably sacrilege (Read 5813 times)

Shvegel · « **on:** June 21, 2018, 02:43:42 »

I used to be a trainer for BMW in a past life. After seeing a picture from the shop of stickandruddermans I was reminded of the really nice fender cover we used to have at the school. I decided that I had to have a set for my garage so I stopped by the school and got the part number from a set we had there. Here they are. They are made by Datex in Germany and they are really nice with good straps and clips that keep them from sliding off. They are also very padded which not only protects the fenders but gives you a very comfy spot to lean on. Unfortunately, they are ridiculously expensive for what they are but I haven't found a source for Datex other than BMW in the US. I guess they are cheaper than painting a fender over.

Note. They are sold as a set. Order 1 only.

TheEngineer · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2018, 03:12:02 »

They wrinkle because the curvature of the W113 is less than the BMW. I like the way they cover the fender and how they are prevented from sliding off. I do all the canvas work for the boat and have a commercial machine. It shall be a winter project for me to make a pair. Looking back, I could have used them.

wwheeler · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2018, 03:19:14 »

Black Forest LLC had such a cover for the W111 and I have that. Not sure if they produced one or still do for the W113. Might check though. Came in a bag and everything.

Shvegel · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2018, 03:21:48 »

They will straighten out. they were folded in the bag.

JamesL · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2018, 07:21:55 »

I wonder if Colin would be able to share where he gets his made up: I know he has them for other Merc models as well (they are personalised to Colin Ferns and the model number)

SLS do something similar
https://www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/en/mercedes-230-280sl-w113-/99-a-accessories

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #5 on:** June 21, 2018, 11:43:20 »

I got mine from Datex too and am very satisfied with them.

ejboyd5 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 21, 2018, 13:04:23 »

A quilted mattress pad has worked fine for me for many years.

Shvegel · « **Reply #7 on:** June 21, 2018, 13:26:33 »

I used to ask my students, "What do you do before you put a fender cover on?" "Look at the fender and see if there are any scratches or dents then point them out the the guy on the lift next to you. Do this before you touch the car." I have seen several times where someone noticed a dent or scratch in their car after the tech worked on it that was there before he started.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 21, 2018, 15:06:25 »

It should also have been part of pre-marraige manual back then.
I mean: for our future wives.

Norm · « **Reply #9 on:** June 21, 2018, 17:20:00 »

I have a set from Black Forest.

Norm

Shvegel · « **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2018, 18:31:29 »

Norm,
Those are nice. What holds them to the car?

Norm · « **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2018, 19:18:04 »

There are 4 clear rubber "clips" about 3 inches long sewn into the edge about every 10 inches that grab the lip on the inside of the fender below the spot welds.

Norm

wwheeler · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2018, 02:35:10 »

That is about what the W111s look like. From Black Forest Heavy duty vinyl with a very soft underliner. I looked on their website and not sure they are offering those anymore. For big jobs they are great. For smaller quick jobs, they are a bit bulky and I use a gripper fender cover. Made of grippy foam material. Absolutely will not slide off.

66andBlue · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2018, 04:06:25 »

Quote from: wwheeler on June 22, 2018, 02:35:10

... For smaller quick jobs, they are a bit bulky and I use a gripper fender cover. Made of grippy foam material. Absolutely will not slide off.

Unfortunately, they do not have any with logos of foreign cars, e.g. Mercedes. https://fendergripper.com/
The closest for our cars and probably quite appropriate one is this one:

wwheeler · « **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2018, 16:08:31 »

I went off to bed and forgot post a picture. But yes, that is what I was talking about. Thanks Alfred. I have them for my Roadrunner and they are fantastic and super easy to use. They last about 10 years and then start to lose their tackiness. I think they are $20 each?

Talk about sacrilege, I have the covers on both the W111 and W128 with Roadrunner logos! I'll post a picture tonight. Just doesn't look right, but works like a champ.

Wallace

wwheeler · « **Reply #15 on:** June 24, 2018, 04:38:03 »

Picture posted....fast as a Roadrunner this car is not. Oh well, I have them for the real '70 Roadrunner and they work well.

Benz Dr. · « **Reply #16 on:** June 24, 2018, 05:28:34 »

Those 220SE engines sure are slick looking rigs.

Very tricky to tune and can certainly test one's skills or ability to swear.

mbzse · « **Reply #17 on:** August 14, 2018, 15:59:45 »

Quote from: Shvegel

.../...nice fender cover we used to have.../...They are made by Datex in Germany and they are really nice with good straps and clips that keep them from sliding off. They are also very padded.../...Note. They are sold as a set. Order 1 only

Here is a picure of these Datex covers, official M-B type.
Part No (Order No) W000588039800
Website https://www.datex.com/en/pdf/Datex_MB%20Daimler%20AG_________en___.pdf

Tomnistuff · « **Reply #18 on:** August 14, 2018, 17:27:19 »

I'm too cheap to buy all those beautiful fender aprons previously shown and discussed.

I went to Dollarama and bought two "Dou-Dou", which are children's "blankies" for about $3.00 each. As shown they are each folded double and attached to various places in the engine compartment using OfficeMax file folder clips.

They are made of about the softest, fuzziest material that exists. They come in many colors, are washable and weigh almost nothing, although when doubled as shown, they are about 1/4 inch thick.

So my "baby" has, for each fender, its own "DouDou" or "blankies" to protect the paint, or me if I get caught away from home and it turns cold here in Quebec.

Tom Kizer

Mike Hughes · « **Reply #19 on:** August 14, 2018, 19:23:20 »

W000588039800 is a generic "one size fits all" M-B fender cover. Datex also makes a 113 specific fender cover upon request:

https://datex.com/en/pdf/Datex_MB%20partners_________en___.pdf

Scroll to Page 8 "Classic" :

"Various special covers for veteran Mercedes-Benz models. On request. Non-scratch attachment without magnets. Made of black foam-coated artificial leather. With imprint of the logo and of the models to support the workshop’s image"

Bülowstraße 92 · 45711 Datteln · Germany
tel.: +49 2363 34 579 · fax: +49 2363 34 444 · e-mail: info@datex.com

Scroll down to Reply #789 to see a photo posted by Peter H of the 113 fender cover:

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=15847.0

MikeSimon · « **Reply #20 on:** August 14, 2018, 21:07:30 »

Mine are specific for the W113, with a MB star logo on them. I think I got them from a Mercedes dealer. They have a magnet strip on the inside to hold them

Kevkeller · « **Reply #21 on:** August 15, 2018, 09:19:07 »

Mike, Is that an air horn in your engine bay?

MikeSimon · « **Reply #22 on:** August 15, 2018, 13:11:05 »

Quote from: Kevkeller on August 15, 2018, 09:19:07

Mike, Is that an air horn in your engine bay?

Yes!

Is that a "no-no' for SL purists? Previous owner installed it. With a toggle switch to go back and forth with the original horns.

Kevkeller · « **Reply #23 on:** August 16, 2018, 04:05:27 »

I got a kick out of it. For when you really want to be heard I guess.

I never really liked the sound of the MB horn anyway.

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Author Topic: Probably sacrilege (Read 5813 times)