Storing the Boot Cover

Keeping it sharp - paint, wax, detailing, etc.
User avatar
aevansgatech
Posts: 346
Joined: Mon Jul 27, 2015 2:51 pm
Your car is a: 1982 Spider 2000

Storing the Boot Cover

Postby aevansgatech » Thu Aug 04, 2016 3:15 pm

Can someone provide a picture of how to properly store the boot cover when it's NOT in use?

I believe the two rubber straps in the rear seat sides are meant to secure the boot cover when the top is up, but I can't figure out how to make it look tidy and secure.
1979 Spider 2000 (gone)
1984 Pininfarina Azzurra (for sale)
1982 Spider 2000 (here to stay)

User avatar
DUCeditor
Posts: 490
Joined: Sun May 23, 2010 7:36 am
Your car is a: 1977 FIAT 124 Sport Spider
Location: Monadnock Area, New Hampshire USA
Contact:

Re: Storing the Boot Cover

Postby DUCeditor » Thu Aug 04, 2016 5:01 pm

I fold mine in half and put it on the back "seat" or, if I'm going to be parking somewhere other than on my own property, I put it in the trunk.

My first one was in so-so shape when I got the car in `88 but didn't worsen from this treatment for over 25 years. The replacement, now treated this way (folded and on the back seat all through Winter storage) shows no ill effects.

-don
Italian motorcycles. An Italian car. An Italian wife. What more could a man desire?

spider2081
Patron 2024
Patron 2024
Posts: 2967
Joined: Fri Jan 27, 2006 11:45 pm
Your car is a: 1981 Spider 2000
Location: Wallingford,CT
Contact:

Re: Storing the Boot Cover

Postby spider2081 » Thu Aug 04, 2016 7:47 pm

I believe the two rubber straps in the rear seat sides are meant to secure the boot cover when the top is up, but I can't figure out how to make it look tidy and secure.


The rubber straps are to secure the top when it is down so it does not rattle. They stretch over the top latches, and pull down the the folded top. The boot goes over them when they are installed properly

User avatar
aevansgatech
Posts: 346
Joined: Mon Jul 27, 2015 2:51 pm
Your car is a: 1982 Spider 2000

Re: Storing the Boot Cover

Postby aevansgatech » Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:33 am

Aha! Ok, so there really isn't a spot for the boot cover other than the back seat/parcel shelf or in the trunk. I'll give the rubber straps a shot on the latches
1979 Spider 2000 (gone)
1984 Pininfarina Azzurra (for sale)
1982 Spider 2000 (here to stay)


Return to “Cosmetics”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 36 guests