alan0614

My wheels have a matte finish on the side of the spokes. I have used normal wax on the matte areas without any effect on sheen. I don't think powdercoat is affected by wax as much as normal paint is.

Sounds like the JetSeal may be the best option.

Tribefan

Cool. I'll buy the jetseal if it's the best/only option. But I just want to make sure I don't use something that negatively alters the appearance. I wasn't sure if a wax would become hazy/chalky on a matte black wheel or not.

Carolina Man

Good thread. How do you clean and preserve a convertible top?

clowe1965

Well if you ask Larry he'll say don't put it up.

DK Pony

For the convertible top it kinda depends on if it's a vinyl or fabric top.
Raggtopp makes excellent products for both. I have been using their products for several years.

Carolina Man

That is planned while driving.

Carolina Man

Thanks I will look them up.

steel pony

Agreed...RaggToP is what I use as well. Ford does put UV protection into their tops, but not a water repellent like RaggTop. You'll need to reapply it about once a year.
Normal washing of your top will always be the preferred way to keep buildup and dirt off of it. Use a horse hair brush as well and keep this brush isolated for ONLY the top. I've been known to run a wet/dry shop vac over a cloth top to suck up any loose dirt, etc.

PLEASE make sure you tape off the top when waxing or polishing as well...they are not receptive to those things and it will build up in the cloth fibers and the texturing of a vinyl top very easily.

steel pony

I normally hit mine with detailing spray, tho it doesn't last very long.
Key here would be minimizing brake dust as much as possible.
I'd also advise taking the wheels off and thoroughly cleaning them from front and back. The last thing you want to do is seal in brake dust against the rim

Tribefan

Roger that. Thanks! And I do certainly plan to take the wheels off to thoroughly clean them before I do anything other than soap and water.