Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Witt on September 22, 2009, 19:10:20

Title: FOLDING SOFTOP
Post by: Witt on September 22, 2009, 19:10:20

....finally, this is what I came up with after  trying many  different methods. The blue sheet is a bedspread with elastic bands on both ends, ideally suited to wrap around and protect the canvas while stored.
As you can see, I also remove the locking pins so the top will not be compressed to much.

CHEERS !
WITT !

Title: Re: FOLDING SOFTOP
Post by: hauser on September 22, 2009, 21:19:44

That might be difficult to do with a new canvas top.  After I replaced my old top I noticed that the new material was harder to fold up than the old top.

Title: Re: FOLDING SOFTOP
Post by: abe280SL on September 23, 2009, 01:20:17

I failed to see the point here....if your compartment is clean and use a couple of small towels in critical places, shouldn't the canvas stay clean while stored?
abe

Title: Re: FOLDING SOFTOP
Post by: Witt on September 23, 2009, 01:27:58

....my ST is brandnew and folds easy, better when warmed up by the sun !

My main concern is not dirt, but the new canvas has been picking up scuff marks when folded away. Future will tell if this helps, I will keep you posted.

CHEERS !
WITT !
 

Title: Re: FOLDING SOFTOP
Post by: thelews on September 23, 2009, 02:11:16

This top is stowed most of the time.  The rear window is protected with a cloth and some felt strips over the rubber.  The top is 34 years old.

Title: Re: FOLDING SOFTOP
Post by: Witt on September 23, 2009, 03:36:17

.....good on you, hope mine is keeping up that well !

CHEERS !
WITT !

Title: Re: FOLDING SOFTOP
Post by: thelews on September 23, 2009, 14:07:36

Quote from: Witt on September 23, 2009, 03:36:17

.....good on you, hope mine is keeping up that well !

CHEERS !
WITT !

Credit goes to the previous owner of 37 years.  I've only had it for 2.

Title: Re: FOLDING SOFTOP
Post by: KW-BYBEE on September 24, 2009, 01:14:49

What an incredibly beautiful car!!   I hope to someday have something that stunning!!