Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Question and comments on Originality => Topic started by: John Betsch - "SADIE" on February 10, 2021, 19:09:34

Title: soft top boot
Post by: John Betsch - "SADIE" on February 10, 2021, 19:09:34
Inside the soft top boot is a black "tex" covering.  It appears to have a pebble like finish. Is this as it should be or could it possible be smooth vinyl or something else.

Assuming its original, being fifty-six years old, mine has become wrinkled from failing glue etc.  Replacing it, I would like to use the proper finish vinyl.  and that should be...
Title: Re: soft top boot
Post by: GM on February 10, 2021, 19:27:38
Here's what I used: https://www.authenticclassics.com/Convertible-Top-Case-Bottom-Liner-for-230SL-250SL-p/auth-003245.htm (https://www.authenticclassics.com/Convertible-Top-Case-Bottom-Liner-for-230SL-250SL-p/auth-003245.htm)
Title: Re: soft top boot
Post by: John Betsch - "SADIE" on February 10, 2021, 19:34:31
GM's reply leads tpo an additional question.  His replacement used has padding.  My present covering does not?
Title: Re: soft top boot
Post by: 66andBlue on February 10, 2021, 20:37:33
No padding in my 230SL and my 280SL.
The original vinyl is NLA but the vinyl used on Porsche Targa roofs is very close.
Title: Re: soft top boot
Post by: col320ce on February 23, 2021, 02:43:35
My 64 230sl had bitumen type sound deadening under it on the bottom (horizontal) surface but not the back.