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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on October 20, 2004, 08:16:17

Title: Winter Storage
Post by: n/a on October 20, 2004, 08:16:17

What is the general consensus on the use of a storage bag to protect a car from humidity - rust, mould, corrosion etc. Does this technology work?  Looking for a proven product.  thanks.

Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: Douglas on October 20, 2004, 08:44:28

I understand they work well. A friend with a very nice 280 SL used one for years. I think it was a "Carcoon" or something like that.

I think the main culprits are humidity, mould & rodents. My restoration guy tells me modern paint can take being in an unheated garage just fine.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

Title: Re: Winter Storage
Post by: Malc on October 21, 2004, 02:28:39

Agree with Douglas that it is humidity or damp that is the biggest problem.
If you are out in the country then mice can be a problem, I have a cat flap in my garage door and that has cured the problem in that department (wondered why the cat was getting fat!)

THe "Carcoon" is a good product from what I have heard, but expensive here in the UK. You need an electricity supply too.

Alternative:
If your garage is dry anyway is to put in a commercial de-humidifier

Good luck
Malc