Roadster top care

naTTe · 04-01-2002, 11:09 AM

I have a 100 mile old 2002 180hp FWD Roadster, and I'm already worried about proper maintenance and care for the fabric top, seeing as how it rained all weekend, and I don't have access to covered parking. Any tips or suggestions on what I should do/use to make sure the top retains its water repellancy, and keeps it looking good?

Rennen · 04-01-2002, 11:10 AM

...and spray 1-2 times per year w/ their Cabrio Top Protectant and you'll be perfectly fine. It works great!

ArchiTorture · 04-01-2002, 11:37 AM

make sure you don't get the waterproofing stuff on your paint... It's not supposed to be too good for it. It's a pretty simple process. Just spray on and let dry.

ArchiTorture · 04-01-2002, 11:40 AM

the guys at the Porsche dealer where I got my top protectant said that it should take a whole can to do the job right. I put about 4 coats on and still had plenty left over in the can... Do you think I should keep going over it until the can is empty or is that enough?

Rennen · 04-01-2002, 12:10 PM

...for two applications last year. I thought it did a fine job w/ that amount and I just ordered another can for spring cleaning.

naTTe · 04-01-2002, 12:12 PM

I've wanted this car for about three years now, since I saw the first concept a while back. Now I have it, and I hope the euphoria never fades. Before I went to pick it up at the lot, I had all the neccessary polishes, cloths, washes, paints, etcetera all ready ... bring it on!

Rennen · 04-01-2002, 12:14 PM

ArchiTorture · 04-01-2002, 12:25 PM

I guess I could use half a can twice a year... I'm sure that would give me the same protection as 1 can once a year...

04-01-2002, 11:09 AM	#1
naTTe New Member Account #: 34858 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 67	Roadster top care I have a 100 mile old 2002 180hp FWD Roadster, and I'm already worried about proper maintenance and care for the fabric top, seeing as how it rained all weekend, and I don't have access to covered parking. Any tips or suggestions on what I should do/use to make sure the top retains its water repellancy, and keeps it looking good? __________________

04-01-2002, 11:10 AM	#2
Rennen Elder Member Account #: 8364 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 13,809	Shampoo 3-4 times per year with Porsche Tequipment Cabrio Top Shampoo... ...and spray 1-2 times per year w/ their Cabrio Top Protectant and you'll be perfectly fine. It works great!

04-01-2002, 11:37 AM	#3
ArchiTorture Senior Member Account #: 22526 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 5,825	Just shampooed and waterproofed mine yesterday... make sure you don't get the waterproofing stuff on your paint... It's not supposed to be too good for it. It's a pretty simple process. Just spray on and let dry. __________________

04-01-2002, 11:40 AM	#4
ArchiTorture Senior Member Account #: 22526 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 5,825	hey OcTTober... the guys at the Porsche dealer where I got my top protectant said that it should take a whole can to do the job right. I put about 4 coats on and still had plenty left over in the can... Do you think I should keep going over it until the can is empty or is that enough? __________________

04-01-2002, 12:10 PM	#5
Rennen Elder Member Account #: 8364 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 13,809	The Porsche guys must know what they're talking about, although I ended up using a single can.... ...for two applications last year. I thought it did a fine job w/ that amount and I just ordered another can for spring cleaning.

04-01-2002, 12:12 PM	#6
naTTe New Member Account #: 34858 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 67	Ordered, and on the way! Thanks! I've wanted this car for about three years now, since I saw the first concept a while back. Now I have it, and I hope the euphoria never fades. Before I went to pick it up at the lot, I had all the neccessary polishes, cloths, washes, paints, etcetera all ready ... bring it on! __________________

04-01-2002, 12:14 PM	#7
Rennen Elder Member Account #: 8364 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 13,809	I'm still experiencing the euphoria over this car almost 18 months into ownership. :)

04-01-2002, 12:25 PM	#8
ArchiTorture Senior Member Account #: 22526 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 5,825	now that I think about it they also said that I only need to apply it once a year... I guess I could use half a can twice a year... I'm sure that would give me the same protection as 1 can once a year... __________________

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