SLK Car Cover Review

**WhiteRabbit** · 06-21-2008

The custom fit CoverCraft Noah car cover I have been using for my previous 06 SLK 280 for 30 months was getting pretty worn with a couple of holes in it. So I bought a new one for my new 09 SLK 350. After pricing them out I found the cheapest price was for the Mercedes-Benz version from ************* by almost 20 dollars. I received it yesterday and used it on the car last night. This is also a Noah material cover (probably made in the same factory as my original cover) but seems to be a slightly better fit for the car. Of course that may be that the older cover has gotten looser over time. A neat feature of the new cover is that it is reinforced where it covers the antenna stub. The older cover was on the verge of wearing a hole in that location. The new cover also came with a free cover bag which was an extra cost item for the original cover. The new one also has the Mercedes Star on the front and Mercedes-Benz stenciled on the rear. To be honest I would have preferred nothing stenciled on the cover but that was not an option. Overall I'm very pleased with the cover and the price I got it for, $150 with $12 for shipping and handling.
The 3rd pic is of the reinforcement for the antenna stub.

**WhiteRabbit** · 06-21-2008

Update: the Mercedes star and the Mercedes-Benz logo are sewn on, not stenciled on the cover.

**-1-** · 06-21-2008

Nice cover. I used a generic car cover from Wal*Mart when I park at work. I don't like using a car cover, but like to keep my car out of the direct sun light when parked all day.

**alroumi** · 06-21-2008

Thank you for sharing, I've got the other one which has a metallic silver sheen and only the mb star upfront.

**WhiteRabbit** · 06-22-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by -1-

Nice cover. I used a generic car cover from Wal*Mart when I park at work. I don't like using a car cover, but like to keep my car out of the direct sun light when parked all day.

One thing I really like about custom covers is the outside mirror pockets which makes putting the cover on the car on windy days much easier for one person to do it without the cover blowing away.

XBarbarian · 07-01-2008

Holas..

yes, ive been thinking about a cover as i am forced to park my daily driver new 09 SLK350 in direct sun at work. And I'm in Florida. So its rather hot. The dealer threw in window tint as part of my haggling, but still, it get hot.

I had one of these for the previous car, a 06 MX5 ( Mazda Miata ) Worked wonderfully, and VERY easy to use.

http://www.capoptop.com

Havent checked to see if they handle SLK sizes, but they are made of Tyvek iirc

**jbanks15** · 07-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by XBarbarian

Holas..

yes, ive been thinking about a cover as i am forced to park my daily driver new 09 SLK350 in direct sun at work. And I'm in Florida. So its rather hot. The dealer threw in window tint as part of my haggling, but still, it get hot.

I had one of these for the previous car, a 06 MX5 ( Mazda Miata ) Worked wonderfully, and VERY easy to use.

http://www.capoptop.com

Havent checked to see if they handle SLK sizes, but they are made of Tyvek iirc

hot in florida? nah!!! where you at in tampa bay? i'm in valrico, work in new tampa. welcome to the board!

XBarbarian · 07-01-2008

hey jbanks! I was in Valrico Sunday with the new MB!

I live in Largo actually, over the bay. Work at bay Pines VA

and thanks for the welcome!

**jbanks15** · 07-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by XBarbarian

hey jbanks! I was in Valrico Sunday with the new MB!

I live in Largo actually, over the bay. Work at bay Pines VA

and thanks for the welcome!

cool! we should run into each other. this is my 3rd slk. jeff

Otsego · 07-10-2008

i never cover my SLK before so...
what happen to the antenna?

patoleas · 07-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otsego

i never cover my SLK before so...
what happen to the antenna?

I take antenna off and put it back on, this I do it on daily bases.
I love my cheap Tyvek cover it keeps the car cool and clean.

**FishtailnZ** · 07-11-2008

Good info, thanks!

06-21-2008	#2 (permalink)
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06-21-2008	#3 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,207 Country: Thanks: 50 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	Nice cover. I used a generic car cover from WalMart when I park at work. I don't like using a car cover, but like to keep my car out of the direct sun light when parked all day. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

06-21-2008	#4 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,227 Country: Thanks: 294 Thanked 225 Times in 136 Posts	Thank you for sharing, I've got the other one which has a metallic silver sheen and only the mb star upfront. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

07-11-2008	#12 (permalink)
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07-01-2008	#6 (permalink)
XBarbarian SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Vehicle: '09 SLK350,AMG Appearance Kit, Media and Premium,Red and Beige Other Toys: Computers, Skateboards Posts: 45 Country: Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Holas.. yes, ive been thinking about a cover as i am forced to park my daily driver new 09 SLK350 in direct sun at work. And I'm in Florida. So its rather hot. The dealer threw in window tint as part of my haggling, but still, it get hot. I had one of these for the previous car, a 06 MX5 ( Mazda Miata ) Worked wonderfully, and VERY easy to use. http://www.capoptop.com Havent checked to see if they handle SLK sizes, but they are made of Tyvek iirc

07-01-2008	#8 (permalink)
XBarbarian SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Vehicle: '09 SLK350,AMG Appearance Kit, Media and Premium,Red and Beige Other Toys: Computers, Skateboards Posts: 45 Country: Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	hey jbanks! I was in Valrico Sunday with the new MB! I live in Largo actually, over the bay. Work at bay Pines VA and thanks for the welcome!

07-10-2008	#10 (permalink)
Otsego Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Singapore Vehicle: Carlsson SLKRS Other Toys: CLS350, YAMAHA R1, SUBARU LEGACY 2.5GT(sold) Posts: 103 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts	i never cover my SLK before so... what happen to the antenna?

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