home made kettle cover?

[Bob BQ]

Who has made their own kettle cover? I'm sick of my 2 year old and younger "premium" weber covers getting brittle, cracking, and tearing. I treat them with care. They get exposed to midwest elements... heat and sun in the summer, wind and rain in the spring and fall, and cold temps and snow in the winter.

I'm thinking of having my sister, who is an excellent seamstress, make some new ones for my kettles and SS performer. The question is... what material to use, that will stand up to the conditions mentioned above...

Ideas?  Go!

[iCARRY]

Whatever jeeps use for their soft tops would be a great material.


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[Shoestringshop]

Whatever jeeps use for their soft tops would be a great material.


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Sounds good! Anyone who can make them let me know... I'll take 22 depending on cost

[iCARRY]

Also maybe what they use for boat roofs or covers.

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/bimini-top-fabric


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[Neil_VT00]

Good thought @iCARRY.  That's the first thing that came to my mind as well.

Another option is called Sunbrella which is commonly used in patio furniture.

Check out West Marine, they seem to sell both: http://www.westmarine.com/polyester-fabric

[Qreps]

I've been using painters drop clothes that a treat with scotch guard. There not as pretty as the Weber covers but going on 2 years and they still look good.

[ramsfan]

Make one out of Kevlar. You could shoot bullets at your Weber and they'd still be protected.

[einrej]

I had some Amish guys make me a new pontoon cover and they used this.     Top Gun is an 11 ounce acrylic-coated woven polyester that is highly water repellent, exceptionally strong, tear resistant, dimensionally stable and abrasion resistant. Top Gun will not harden, crack or peel through seasons of rain, wind and snow. A full array of colors is available to match any boat color scheme. This is our best seller but that doesn't mean it is your only option. Now available in 78" width!

Top Gun is guaranteed for a five year period against loss of color or strength under normal exposure conditions.


http://www.rochfordsupply.com/shop/Textiles/Marine_and_Boat_Cover/Top_Gun/index.html

[blksabbath]

Inverted velvet lined galvanized trash can plasti-dipped black with Weber sticker?  That should work for an 18".

I'm in the same boat Bob.  I need new 22 and performer covers.  I'm waiting to harvest a few when HD or Lowes starts after xmas clearance.

[johnny 2 shack]

I used vapour barrier for houses , cut a circle to fit protruding handles ,heat weld with a flat soldering iron ,works great so far and as an added bonus I can still see my beautiful kettle while covered !