convertible question?
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convertible question?
Hey Vert owners, I'm new to the world of mustang and verts soI have afew questions for you. First, is about how long is the average life for a vinyl top? Second, to get an average life from it, what is considered normal usage, Example " once a day, twice a day, once a week, once a month"? Third question, What is the best cleaner for vinyl tops? Sorry for such noobie questions butI have only owned my mustang for a week and I want to get started on the right foot. Also any other helpful hints to keep it looking showroom floor condition would be great!!! Thanks for the input...
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RE: convertible question?
Not too sure about the average life of a top. I guess it all depends on the care that is put into it. From what i heard and correct me if im wrong about normal usage was that its not good to keep putting you top up and down during the day. If its down keep it down unless you really need to. Not sure if that makes sence. And on an average you might have the top down 3 times a week. As for cleaning i use a microfiber wash mit and soap up the top with some good car soap and then use an air compressor to dry it off and it seems to work well. Im not sure if there is any specific product you need to put on it.
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RE: convertible question?
+1 ECR but like he said u should avoid keeping your top down for long amounts of time because beleive it or not the top shrinks and any soft fiber prush a mild soap and some elbow grease should get your top clean
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These guys have some good cleaner and protectant products. Known and highly regarded among boaters and car folks:
http://www.303products.com/
http://www.303products.com/
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RE: convertible question?
Just wondering where you got your information? (e.g., only put the top down 3 times a week). Is there a source or just your experience? Thanks.
ORIGINAL: ECR5.0
Not too sure about the average life of a top. I guess it all depends on the care that is put into it. From what i heard and correct me if im wrong about normal usage was that its not good to keep putting you top up and down during the day. If its down keep it down unless you really need to. Not sure if that makes sence. And on an average you might have the top down 3 times a week. As for cleaning i use a microfiber wash mit and soap up the top with some good car soap and then use an air compressor to dry it off and it seems to work well. Im not sure if there is any specific product you need to put on it.
Not too sure about the average life of a top. I guess it all depends on the care that is put into it. From what i heard and correct me if im wrong about normal usage was that its not good to keep putting you top up and down during the day. If its down keep it down unless you really need to. Not sure if that makes sence. And on an average you might have the top down 3 times a week. As for cleaning i use a microfiber wash mit and soap up the top with some good car soap and then use an air compressor to dry it off and it seems to work well. Im not sure if there is any specific product you need to put on it.
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RE: convertible question?
I'm not the usual owner b/c my car doesn't see the elements, and is garaged. But I do take the top up and down probably twice a day on the days I do drive it. I always put the top back up at night to avoid wrinkles. It gets cleaned with regular car soap that I would wash the rest of the car with. Twice a year I use Maguiars low luster vinyl protectant and it always looks like new.
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RE: convertible question?
Care for the top depends on what year you have and what material the top is.
I believe the first year for the cloth top was 2007.
If you have a vinyl top, then the above comments ring true.
If however, you have the cloth top, you should NOT use any soaps at all...just water. Soaps will, oever time, discolor the nice black cloth top.
Enjoy
I believe the first year for the cloth top was 2007.
If you have a vinyl top, then the above comments ring true.
If however, you have the cloth top, you should NOT use any soaps at all...just water. Soaps will, oever time, discolor the nice black cloth top.
Enjoy