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Use lint remover also - one of those sticky-tape-on-a-roller kind
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For day-to-day maintenance, I use a lint remover also - one of those sticky-tape-on-a-roller kind.
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As far as cleaning and applying protectorant I use the Porsche recommended stuff.
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As far as cleaning and applying protectorant I use the Porsche recommended stuff.
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I've been following these instructions for years, and the products recommended work well for me.
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I would have never thought of using the lint roller.
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I just got my first convertible. I have no experience with a soft top. I have noticed that it is already getting dirty. Any special tips on how to protect, clean, and maintain a black soft top?
TIA
There are probably instructions in your operator's manual. Also, so a Rennlist search. Never rub the top with anything. It will just make a "rub" mark. When the topis wet I use a big white bath towel and "blot" the water off by laying the towel on the top. If the top is dusty I use one of those clothes lint removers. Takes time, but it's worth it.
As far as cleaning and applying protectorant I use the Porsche recommended stuff. It's a little pricey, but it works. You just have to be careful with the repellent because it will harm your paint finish.
I wash and protect it once a year, and just blot the water off when it is out in the rain.
I had the very same question just a few weeks ago. I used the Raggtopp product, both cleaner and protectant and am very satisfied. The cleaner successfully removed an oil stain. Also, after treating, the top definitely looks like the color has been restored.
I read that pretty much all the convertible cloth comes from the same factory, and that manufacturer (Haartz?) gives its seal of approval to only one treatment system...Raggtopp.
Incidently, there is a web site <a href="http://www.froogle.com" target="_blank">www.froogle.com</a> which is a great shopping bot.
-jerry
For day-to-day maintenance, I use a lint remover also - one of those sticky-tape-on-a-roller kind. Just roll it over the top - takes 10 seconds. For bird droppings, I let them dry and then brush them off with a stiff bristle brush. Anything else tends to rub them in. But don't wait too long - I've heard they can break down any protectant on the fabric.
I've been following these instructions for years, and the products recommended work well for me.
<a href="http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=3" target="_blank">http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=3</a>
Another recommendation, when top gets wet, wait until it dries before lowering.
Thanks for the great tips!
I would have never thought of using the lint roller. Just goes to show that sometimes the old "keep it simple stupid" works.
I have already bookmarked the carcare article.
Thanks again.
Also check out
<a href="http://www.autopia.ws/articles.php?articleId=26" target="_blank">http://www.autopia.ws/articles.php?articleId=26</a>
Great article on top care and other great advice on that site too...
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