Bubble Car Cover

[Patrick]

Canadian winters...what else can I say...Found this cover and am leaning towards purchasing it...Anyone have any experience with these?...It will be used in the garage...Certainly looks like it will do the job...  

http://www.automotivepartsnetwork.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=228495

Patrick
'68 250SL

[al_lieffring]

If you shake the bubble does it look like it is snowing inside?

113-042-10-014715
built 11 Jan 66
904/396 blue, Ivory Tex
condition- rust bucket

[Patrick]

   That's hilarious...almost makes me want to put it in the driveway during a snowstorm...the pics would be great.

Patrick
68 250SL

[RBurg]

Check out this one in Chicago IL. 8 MIL plastic
http://www.carcapsul.com

Ron - Minnesota
71 280SL Tobacco "O GIGI"
97 E420 Silver Mist

[RBurg]

It would be wonderful if I could type  :evil:
www.carcapsule.comhttp://
Previous post would not let me edit my mistake.


Ron - Minnesota
71 280SL Tobacco "O GIGI"
97 E420 Silver Mist

[knirk]

I have used a similar bubble named Carcoon for three winters. It works fine.
http://www.usadmc.com/carcoon/

Per G. Birkeland
69 280 sl aut 834
Norway

[ja17]

Hello,

I think these bubles work well, but some items should be considered before leaving a vehicle in them for very long periods of time unattended.  I just resurected a 230SL which had been left alone in a climate controlled bubble for 12 years. The antifreeze turned acidic and ruined engine parts like the cylinder head. The full tank of fuel evaporated in the dehumidified atmospere over the twelve years, leaving several pounds of dehidrated solids in the fuel tank. The leather and wood also deteriorated from lack of care.

I am sure this type of storage is great for seasonal storage. But be sure to do some prepartation and maintenance if it is stored for prolonged periods.

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio

[Patrick]

Hi everyone,
I plan to use this for seasonal storage. The previous owner had the luxury of storing the car in a climate controlled and dehumidified garage for 12 years, so I do not want to shock my baby    too much by leaving it in the garage with just a wrap. My Missus made a good point as well. At least I'll still be able to admire the car    even if I can't drive it.
Thanks for the feedback,

Patrick
'68 250SL

[ChrisInNashville]

Joe, what do you consider long storage?  

Group:  Do I understand that these bubbles provide humidity control?

[mille]

I don't really see how this should work. Ok, ventilation may prevent sheer condensation, but this could as well be done by an simple fan -without an expensive 'Bubble'!

In my opinion storage in a humid climate must include humidity control in one way or the other, in order to keep the relative humidity below 50%.

As you know a regular electric compressor-based dehumidifier does not work near the freezing point, so I got a tailor to make me an airtight 'sack' to store my Pagoda in. I then placed a number of perforated stainless steel cylinders filled with silica gel inside the sack. Silica gel can be recharged (dried) in an ordinary oven and used over and over again.

Mine is 'home-made', but the concept is as: http://www.permabag.com/

Future will show if it works! [:0]

/Finn

1964 230 SL Euro 4-speed silver metallic with black leather