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Old 04-22-2003, 07:49 AM
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Default What EXACTLY to use on the top?

After cleaning it, what should we put on it to protect it.

Half the people here think the top is canvas/cloth, the other half thinks it is PVC/vinyl.

DOES ANYONE KNOW FOR SURE!!?????

What brands to use, too?
Old 04-22-2003, 07:55 AM
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Check out www.properautocare.com for answers. Most European cars have fabric/canvas tops. Most Japanese have vinyl tops. The S has a vinyl top. I use 3M's 303 Aerospace Protectant for vinyl. Threr are other products. Just make sure it is for vinyl.
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PVC Vinyl.
303 is the way to go.
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yes, i know for sure that it is vinyl and that the following are my favorite products:

303
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vinylex
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I used vinylex because autogeek.com had a sale on a set of leather conditioner/cleaner/vinylex for about 25 bucks.
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303..

Makes it look beautiful!!
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It is vinyl. Guaranteed. 303 Aerospace is great. 303 sells a convertible top kit which includes a cleaner as well.
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Where to get 303? THe idiots at the parts store said it is a "plastic bra that covers the top when not being driven."

Uhh.... Somehow, I think bubba at autozone is a little confused.
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What is best to clean it with before applying the 3M 303 protectant
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I was recommended to the Porsche Cabriolet kit and find it works amazingly well. You don't have to get the entire Porsche kit, but simply the Soft Top Shampoo and Soft Top conditioner spray. (when spraying, cover your windows with a towel)

just my $.02

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