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Old 09-03-2009, 08:18 PM
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Default Vinyl vs Cloth top -- need help

My girlfriend wants to get a V6 Convertible. I see they come in vinyl and cloth. Her car will be out in the elements in south florida. Is there an upside or downside to either one? Thanks
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Old 09-03-2009, 08:21 PM
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vinyl is much easier to care for and much better in a rainy climate like FL. if it were just a sunny day driver then i would say to go with cloth because they look better, but they are harder to take care of and stain easier.
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Old 09-04-2009, 08:27 PM
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florida is very sunny like her in cali and I know here the sun constantly beating down on the vinyl fades the color where as the cloth seem to resist the fading alot better.
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Old 10-04-2009, 07:07 PM
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I think the vinyl is easier to take care of. Whichever you get make sure you use a good protectant on it like Raggtopp or 303.
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Old 10-05-2009, 07:27 AM
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Just MHO, but cloth looks nicer than vinyl. OTOH, vinyl may be easier to care for. In either case, regular treatment with RaggTop should help prevent fading/sun damage.
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