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Be careful with your cleaning strokes, folow one direction.
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I would recommend ordering extra polish mate cloths from Novus when you order cause it works on a bunch of other items including CD,s and DVD,s Plastic headlamps, Acrylic stuff around the house.
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I finally got tired if it looking bad at the crease in the middle, so I had it replaced for $250 at a local upholstery shop.
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I would recommend ordering extra polish mate cloths from Novus when you order cause it works on a bunch of other items including CD,s and DVD,s Plastic headlamps, Acrylic stuff around the house.
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I don't think I would do mine right now - the dealer just replaced the plastic window and it looks great - but when it comes time to replace it, I'm considering changing it out to the glass window type...
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Tried many products, the only thing I found that worked is the Novus 1,2,3 products, a three step process with decreasing abrasives (#3 is most abrasive, #1 similar to Plexus, the "finishing" step).
Just got my first Porsche. 99 cab. 29k miles. 11/98 production. Happy as can be.Top is in good shape but window is foggy. Are there any products out there that bring back to clear?
Plexus is one way to go. Be careful with your cleaning strokes, folow one direction. The less you touch the window, the better.
My rear window was a bit cloudy and now looks better. Not perfect, but better. Anyways, the top is down 90% of the driving time, right?
When I bought my '99, I couldn't even see through the rear window.
Tried many products, the only thing I found that worked is the Novus 1,2,3 products, a three step process with decreasing abrasives (#3 is most abrasive, #1 similar to Plexus, the "finishing" step).
Do the inside and outside.
After you get rid of the fogging, Plexus works pretty well to maintain the window, as does the Novus #1.
This pic was taken this spring.
The car is now 10 years old.
Mine did the same on my old Boxster. I was told that keeping the top down all the time was not helping it any. The heat from the engine and not letting it "breathe" were the causes. I used the Porsche cleaner with descent results. I finally got tired if it looking bad at the crease in the middle, so I had it replaced for $250 at a local upholstery shop.
I clean both sides. The inside gets a bit dirty from the proximity to the engine compartment, I suppose.
Plexus does a bit aof conditioning too, but I will look into the Nexus and Porsche conditioners too.
Seriously though.... a glass/plexiglass window would be so much easier to maintain!
based on my previous exeprience there are two issues. first is the haziness and scratches on the film and second is the seperation of the film from the top fabric as the car ages. i ultimately replaced the film at a good shop and the film was stiched to the fabric top instead of glued. this is a good way to go if your film shows alot of wear.
OK... I received the Novus 1, 2 & 3 products today. 1/2 hour later with not a lot of effort, my completely foggy - scratched rear window that you could barely see out of actually looks brand new! I will have to admit I was skeptical but for $30 it was worth the try. That window was the only thing that looked aged on my 99 Cab. I did outside and inside. Make sure you follow the directions.
I would recommend ordering extra polish mate cloths from Novus when you order cause it works on a bunch of other items including CD,s and DVD,s Plastic headlamps, Acrylic stuff around the house.
Thanks Kevin H in Atl..for your answer.
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In their instructions they suggest using nonabrasive, absorbent, lint free and disposable.Reusable cloths can retain abrasive particles and cause damage. They do say a soft cloth is ok(like a cloth diaper).
Has anyone thought of this one? Or does anyone know the answer? Back when I was shopping for my 996 I came across an '00 C2 Cabriolet with a glass window. The dealer said the previous owner replaced it. Does anyone know about doing this? I noticed Pelican had an OEM top with glass window - can this be put into the pre-02 996s as a simple replacement? I don't think I would do mine right now - the dealer just replaced the plastic window and it looks great - but when it comes time to replace it, I'm considering changing it out to the glass window type...
Rudy
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'01 Arctic Silver/Black C2 Cabriolet
'03 Silver F-150 Supercrew
Hey Tim!
Finally got a chance to look at the link (just got back from the East Coast - damn it was cold. Now I know why everyone hibernates their babies in the winter out there)...
Good call - that's exactly what I was looking for. Now, does the dealer have to install this or can I go to any reputable upholstery shop? (I used to have a 'stang convertible and that's where I took it to replace the top at a reasonable price)
Thanks again for the tip!
Rudy
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'01 Arctic Silver/Black C2 Cabriolet
'03 Silver F-150 Supercrew
Rudy,
I recall a couple of guys stating that the top is relatively complex and suggested that if the upholstry shop did not have experience with installing 911 tops, you may be better off going to the dealer. However, if the dealer doesn't have anyone that really knows how to do it, they may send it out to an upholstry shop, and upcharge you for the service.
I would call your local dealer and see if they actually install the tim "in house" or if they send it out to a shop. Get an estimate while you have them on the phone.
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