How Do You Maintain A Convertible Top?
Convertible tops look great when a car is new, but won’t stay that way without proper care. Sunshine is probably the biggest culprit. Many modern convertible tops have a glass rear window. If yours doesn’t, then this should get your attention, since rear plastic windows are often the first part of a convertible top to suffer. Scratches and discoloration not only look bad, but also distort rearward visibility. Convertible tops should be cleaned at least twice a year, more frequently if a car is parked outside. Use only high quality convertible top cleaners designed for this purpose. If possible, use a cleaner that’s biodegradable. Do not use abrasive detergents or scouring powders that contain chlorine-based bleaching agents. They can weaken a top’s seam threads and remove essential oils in vinyl tops that are needed for protection against the sun’s UV rays. Wash the top in the shade and not in direct sunlight. Make sure the top is cool before wetting. After wetting the top thoroughly,
