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      02-18-2009, 01:07 PM   #1
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Convertible top wrinkles

I noticed my convertible top has a wrinkled look to it on my 135. It does not seem to go away. I had an e46 M3 Cab for four years and never saw any. The dealer is trying to tell me it's normal. Anyone else out there with this issue?
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      02-18-2009, 04:27 PM   #2
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Mine also has a few wrinkles - but I think its because its cold out after folding down the top and the fabric hasn't had time to stretch back out. But then again, I've only had it a few weeks so it's hard to say... maybe the tension on the frame needs to be adjusted (if there is such)?
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      02-18-2009, 04:32 PM   #3
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I had some initially but they tend to relax and go away. Presently I don't have any but I've only had it top down a couple times since November.
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      02-18-2009, 05:41 PM   #4
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I have a shadow of wrinkles, like the dirt a grime has collected where it folds closed. It probably doens't help that most of the time I leave the top down in the garage.
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      02-18-2009, 07:27 PM   #5
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It is recommended to keep top up all time when car is parked. Be also careful to have soaked top down, because it can issue wrinkles.
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      02-18-2009, 07:36 PM   #6
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It is recommended to keep top up all time when car is parked. Be also careful to have soaked top down, because it can issue wrinkles.
storing the top down when wet for a long period of time will also cause mold
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      02-18-2009, 08:24 PM   #7
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yeah have em too., seem to be more noticable and longer lasting in the cold weather.
Wait till spring see if there still there.
...btw, look at other makes/models of similar softtops, you will see same wrinkles..bimers,porsches,benz,audi,etc...
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      02-18-2009, 10:27 PM   #8
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The 128i is my 3rd BMW convertible & no wrinkle problems. I also never park for more than an hour or two with the top down.
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      02-19-2009, 09:19 AM   #9
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My car is never parked with it down, and had never had the top down when wet/damp.... yet I still have some wrinkles. As for the cold weather idea... I live in Florida so that kills that too. The dealer keeps saying it is normal, but none of my 3 other BMW converibles had this issue!!!!!
Anyone else out there with any ideas?
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      02-19-2009, 09:27 AM   #10
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My car is never parked with it down, and had never had the top down when wet/damp.... yet I still have some wrinkles. As for the cold weather idea... I live in Florida so that kills that too. The dealer keeps saying it is normal, but none of my 3 other BMW converibles had this issue!!!!!
Anyone else out there with any ideas?
Not sure really. Post up some pics so we can see what you're referring to.
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      02-19-2009, 05:44 PM   #11
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My car is never parked with it down, and had never had the top down when wet/damp.... yet I still have some wrinkles. As for the cold weather idea... I live in Florida so that kills that too. The dealer keeps saying it is normal, but none of my 3 other BMW converibles had this issue!!!!!
Anyone else out there with any ideas?
I think I'd want that replaced. if you follow all the rules and it's still wrinkled, that is a defect. mine to also fine -- i'd call the bmw 800 number if the dealer gives you a hard time.
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      02-19-2009, 08:20 PM   #12
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Mines tight as drum so far. Then again I can count on one hand the number of times I could take the top down since I bought it (it's been a long, long winter).

I agree with the comment above, please post a pic of the wrinkles so we can see.
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      02-19-2009, 08:49 PM   #13
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yea please post pics of the wrinkle.
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      02-20-2009, 04:20 AM   #14
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When you say wrinkles do you mean like a crease?

I have a few creases on either side of the front windows. I thought it might have something to do with the "moonlight black" optional roof, seeing it has some sort of metalic fiber woven through it.

I have noticed that, after the roof has been up for a couple of days they are less noticeable.
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      02-20-2009, 08:46 AM   #15
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Here's some of em..
Doesnt bother me too much and think they sorta lessen as the warmer weather is here.
btw. my tops up 95% of the time..(winter here)

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      02-20-2009, 09:52 AM   #16
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Hmm, can't say I've seen that on mine, but then it's black so maybe it hides this better?
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      02-22-2009, 12:52 PM   #17
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Haven't noticed that on mine yet.
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      02-22-2009, 12:56 PM   #18
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They really stand out on the moonlight black top. But ohh well...I take it as a badge of honor. It shows that I actually put the top down.
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      02-22-2009, 11:27 PM   #19
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They really stand out on the moonlight black top. But ohh well...I take it as a badge of honor. It shows that I actually put the top down.
Is it only happening on the moonlight tops?
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      02-25-2009, 11:52 AM   #20
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Mine is a standard black top and I have it too. I use the top down a lot so it might be why it is worse then some of you. Dealer is trying to say its normal still..... We'll see where this goes.
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Well the good news is that if the top breaks...Its under waranty for 3 1/2 more years!
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      02-25-2009, 05:54 PM   #22
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I didn't put my moonlight top down yet, so fun begins in summer I guess.
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