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01-30-2009, 04:32 AM | #1 |
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Convertible Fabric Protection
Hi all,
I just got my 135 today and I love it! I have been reading this site for a few weeks and everyone's advice has been great. I was wondering what the best way to protect my fabric top would be? I have never had a convertible thus I am not sure how to maintain and protect it. I am parking in an uncovered spot, thus I am concerned about sun damage. I have the moonlit black top. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. |
01-30-2009, 10:39 AM | #2 |
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I'll be interested to see what people have to say on this topic. I park my car inside my garage so I'm not as worried.
BTW, I have the same colour configuration as you. What's your interior choice?
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01-30-2009, 02:44 PM | #3 |
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As soon as I got my car, I sprayed on Ragg Top fabric protectant. Three coats. It is approved by Porsche. Water beads up and I hope dirt will rinse off. I use ragg top cleaner and a horse hair brush. First I vacumn, then wash and blot it dry with with P21s chamois. see properautocare.com
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01-30-2009, 03:09 PM | #4 |
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Definitely RaggTopp protectant for canvas (fabric) tops. Apply 3~4 times a year, depending on how often the top is washed.
http://www.autogeek.net/rapr.html Tom |
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01-30-2009, 03:09 PM | #5 |
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A hose hair brush sounds like an interesting idea. Hadn't thought about that.
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01-30-2009, 03:35 PM | #6 |
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I used RaggTop on my E36 328 convertible. Worked great.
Congrats on the car. I have yet to see a moonlight top in person. Hopefully you can make it out to one of the BMW car club meets (I recommend the autocross). |
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It has a shimmer to it without making it look like a teenagers makeup if you know what I mean.
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01-30-2009, 06:06 PM | #9 |
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I ordered my convertible before they had even arrived in dealerships. The moonlight looked nice in pics but sometime the colours shown in pics do not match in real life. So I played it safe and went with black. From the sound of it moonlight would have been a good choice.
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01-30-2009, 09:48 PM | #10 |
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Yeah, it's a nice little difference from the straight black.
I ordered mine before the 135 verts hit the dealership and had never seen a moonlight black top but the guys at the 1 driving event held by BMW Canada were talking it up so I went for it sight unseen.
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01-31-2009, 05:17 AM | #11 |
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Warmtoes - I have the black leather interior with the gray wood. I would prefer the black finish instead of the gray but I didn't custom order the car.
I will get the Raggtop, thanks everyone. |
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Found two helpful link to clean and protect the soft top
Video 1: http://www.autogeek.net/covtopplas.html Video 2:
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We like the Raggtop Cleaner and 303 Fabric Guard for a quick and easy way to add some protection to your cloth top.
Zach McGovern Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com |
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Ive used the 303 for years and its unbeatable for protection. I haven't tried Raggtop so now I have a new product to get
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here is another option.
Nanolex Convertible Top Sealant |
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