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Old 02-24-2013, 06:17 PM
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I am about to sell my BB OEM Hardtop and just wanted to know the durability about the soft-top (because it was never used). How would I keep it looking new without an fades and does anyone know how easily it fades and etc...

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All depends on how you care for it. With proper cleaning and protection and no burrs on the frame it should last a number of years.
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All depends on how you care for it. With proper cleaning and protection and no burrs on the frame it should last a number of years.

what type of cleaning products and protection do you use?
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Originally Posted by rosario717
I have an 06 bb ap2 now
The previous owner only put 9000 miles on it and kept it as a garage queen. Ive had my car for about 2 years now as a dd and am now seeing fade spots and the notorious tear on the roof caused by the frame of the softop.. Ive used several cleaning products but seems the softop will tear at the corners no matter what unless you never fold your top ever

damn, thanks for the tip, so any suggestions to maintain it?
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as a dd
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Originally Posted by rosario717
Originally Posted by iamryanchan2' timestamp='1361834362' post='22363048
as a dd
This is my first convertible so I learned the hard way not to fold the top when its wet for example right after a car wash especially on a extremely hot day. Creasing/folding the top when its wet often will leave permanent shiney/'faded lines across the top similiar to ironing shirts n slacks too much lol Secondly I'd put softop patches inside on the common wear n tear areas of the top which will tear with time so why not do some preventative maintanance and patch it up before it starts..
Sounds good! Thank you for the advice!
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Originally Posted by rosario717
Originally Posted by iamryanchan2' timestamp='1361834362' post='22363048
as a dd
This is my first convertible so I learned the hard way not to fold the top when its wet for example right after a car wash especially on a extremely hot day. Creasing/folding the top when its wet often will leave permanent shiney/'faded lines across the top similiar to ironing shirts n slacks too much lol Secondly I'd put softop patches inside on the common wear n tear areas of the top which will tear with time so why not do some preventative maintanance and patch it up before it starts..
I just got my s2000 last week and I have no idea where there usual wear spots might be. Is there a guide to show you where the common tear spots are? also what are the patches we use to patch up the top? Thanks in advance!
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If you look at my sig I created a thread that has some links to fixing/patching the top. I installed a couple patches on the inside of my top with black sunbrella fabric and fabric glue. It's going on 3 yrs now and so far so good. I did the TSB which smoothes one part of the frame that's sharp as well.
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Originally Posted by iamryanchan2
Originally Posted by takeshi' timestamp='1361799438' post='22361310
All depends on how you care for it. With proper cleaning and protection and no burrs on the frame it should last a number of years.

what type of cleaning products and protection do you use?
I treat mine with 303 Aerospace protectant. It's a good UV protectant and it also keeps the top looking dark black and new. I think it's done a good job maintaining my top. I usually apply it monthly or every other month. Good stuff.
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Originally Posted by Spindash
Originally Posted by iamryanchan2' timestamp='1361821555' post='22362331
[quote name='takeshi' timestamp='1361799438' post='22361310']
All depends on how you care for it. With proper cleaning and protection and no burrs on the frame it should last a number of years.

what type of cleaning products and protection do you use?
I treat mine with 303 Aerospace protectant. It's a good UV protectant and it also keeps the top looking dark black and new. I think it's done a good job maintaining my top. I usually apply it monthly or every other month. Good stuff.
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