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Making your ragtop blacker?

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Old 12-30-2003, 12:03 PM
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Is there a way to renew the black black shine of a new top without dyes or something that wouldn't run onto the paint? thanks!
Old 12-30-2003, 12:36 PM
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303 will make it black again, but it is not permanent. I spray mine every other wash.
Old 12-30-2003, 01:11 PM
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I would stick to the 303, despite it's temporary lustre. Our top is is not a canvas top, and as such you should be weary of dyes and other permanent materials which may block pores and decrease "breathability".

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303 or vinylex... they both should prevent further damage as they actually contain sunblocks.
spray them on your applicator away from the car then wipe on- dont spray directly onto the top.
a car cover will help too. i use the honda cover- its great for sun protection, but not for wet protection.
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You may want to add Porsche Tequipment cabriolet soft top spray conditioner on top of the 303 .. makes a huge different i think ..

just my $.02
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Since our top is vinyl, it actually doesn't breathe at all, that actually comes from the shoe-leather industry where the heat and water needs to be able to breathe out and air in to keep your feet from overheating...in any case I used 303 for the first time the other day, worked well on my top. Also says it can be used on leather, I wouldn't put it near mine though, nothing that is meant for vinyl should be used on leather. Has a silicone type feel to it, probably not good for the finish on the surface of the leather.
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where can i purchase a bottle of 303?
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The question isn't where you can purchase it, but what place is the cheapest. That i do not know and would like to know as well.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by 1Fast99Si
The question isn't where you can purchase it, but what place is the cheapest.
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http://www.properautocare.com/index.html
is where i get all my stuff, great advice there too


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