Definitive 113 Car Cover List

[Kayvan]

The market for 113 Covers is somewhat limited; vast majority provide the Kimberly Clark (KC) synthetic woven/bonded fabric, which offers very good dust protection and protection from elements (ie, car port or drafty older garage); however over time they trap dirt and stiffen, and trap condensation (even though they say they dont).

One note: many offer the KC fabric from $225-250, while Adsit has the same KC fabric (250) at the best price at $99.

If your garage is well sealed and heated you may want the Tan Flannel or Cali 100% Cotton.

-I would recommend the Classic Tan Flannel made by Covercraft, its $250-290...but worth it. It washes well and just gets softer.  Its very thick, has the softest inside of any cover made today.  

-The FormFit or 'Spandex" style covers are nice too but are very tight fits by design and some may not like rubbing on paint or chrome.

-As a budget option the Poly-Cotton Coverctraft is a non-bonded/non-woven synthetic fabric (eg, not KC); its Cotton/Poly..like a thin sweatshirt and is OK for $150


I just bought the SLS First Class cover....very nice

SLS

Its a Euro version of KC Technalon with soft nap inside EU 125

http://www.sls-hh-shop.de/230-280SL-R113/99-a-Zubehoer/Autohaube-FirstClass-Sport-Large-blau-Autohaube-FirstClass-Sport-Large-blau.html


SLS Indoor (like a Spandex) EU 77

http://www.sls-hh-shop.de/en/230-280SL-W113/99-a-Accessories/Car-cover-113-4-3m-blue-light-fabric-Car-cover-113-4-3m-blue-light-fabric.html



Others in Market:

California Car Covers

Their 100% cotton plush weave is famous with Exotic collectors

$249

http://www.calcarcover.com/c_covermaterials/car/4/1968/Mercedes-Benz/250/SL,_1_Mirror/Plushweave/1/


Covercraft TAN FLANNEL

http://www.carcoversdirect.com/parts/covers/cars/213997_225766/materials/321


M-B Classic Center:

KC NOAH

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-Classic-W113-Fitted-Car-Cover-for-all-Pagoda-models-1963-1971-/281081026332?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4171bc171c

Buds:

KC Noah

http://www.budsbenz.com/catalog/200/N%20-%20Miscellaneous


Millers:

KC Technalon Fabric

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000228b~Z5Z5Z5912~P231.75~~~~S3QE0PUQ3717115941014a~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000228B

Adsit:

KC Technalon

http://www.adsitco.com/category.asp?CID=1751

Covercraft:  

Wide range from Ocean / Harsh weather (Weathershield) to Sun Outdoor (Sunbrella) to Dustop to basic Poly-cotton $475-$150:

http://www.carcoversdirect.com/parts/covers/cars/213997_225766/materials

[71Beige280SL]

Thanks for taking the time to compile this list. Very helpful!

[kampala]

Kayvan,

Well done.  Can you advise if the cover you bought is for Outdoor use?  The SLS site doesn't seem to explain if it's for indoor or outdoor.  I may be missing something but can't seem to figure out if its okay outdoor use also.

Would appreciate your help since you've obviously figured out the details.

Thanks

[Kayvan]

Indoor use

Came with Spec sheet stating Indoor only

[zoegrlh]

My cover came from California Car Cover Co.  Their Superweave" @ $245.99.  Ultimate All-Weatherprotection.  I think best on market for all-weather use.  Comes in 8 colors and is super lightweight.  Can be customed to fit a W113 with only driver's side mirror, or driver and passenger side mirror, and can be two tone color.

I did try the M-B Classic Center cover, it has two pockets for mirrors on both sides.  My SL only has driver's side mirror.  Also the M-B cover does have the star and M-B logos stitched on it, but the cover it self feels like paper, and lonl comes in gray.
Bob

[71Beige280SL]

I bought the MC Classic Cover. I love it. It is light weight but, the fabric allows it to breathe, even if the car is wet. Having said that, I store my car inside. I couldn't imagine putting the cover on the car while wet. My car never sees rain.

I guess this thread proves that the selection of covers depends on storage conditions and personal preference. There are as many different covers as there are Pagoda colors.

[Kayvan]

I just got the Covercraft Tan Flannel

It's hands down the nicest

The fit to roof, windshield, body lines is perfect; well stitched & thick materiall with soft nap underneath

Will post pics Monday

[Bob G]

Is it tan with soft underling? My dad had purchased a cover very similar to what your tell us.
I store it in the trunk and use an  old Costo car cover with a sheet of plastic in between.
Bob Geco

[66andBlue]

To add another material to the mix: DuPont TYVEK
Has anyone any experience with it?
See: http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek/en_US/uses_apps/covers/car_covers.html