Concerned new owner
 

This is my first convertible so i'm very curious on how to maintain the soft top when taking the car for a wash. Is it safe to take it to a drive thru car wash. i know there are products out there to maintain the threading on the top. How soon is too soon to start using these products. I've had the car for a week and feel like it needs to be washed.:eekdance:

never ev er never take you car through a auto car wash. this goes fro hard tops to they are hell on your paint and i can only imagine what they will do to the soft top. Wash your car at home my friend. As for what are good cleaning products for the roof i'll let others chime in on that.

Do you have the option of washing it yourself?

Its better to handwash but mild soap should be alright.

you live in Florida man, get out and wash it!!!! do you have servants to wipe your rear too?

jk, but seriously.

haha nice one 'fuct'. yeh i just went out and got some cleaning products. will def need to get the horse hair brush online.

Are the tops vinyl or fabric, this will determine the product i get. I've read other threads and can't seem to agree on either one. Please Help!

Two bucket wash! And Aerospace 303 on the top! :tup:

I'm pretty sure it's fabric, so you want to use the fabric guard.
(protectant if it was vinyl)

Are the seams glued and stitched or only stitched?

well it's a 2011 roadster, so fabric, right? not sure if they make the vinyls

I don't have a roadster, never even seen one in real life.

I was going with fabric as I believe that was on the 350's and I wouldn't think they change that. That's why I asked about the glue...

Maybe someone else who has a roadster can chime in on what the material is.

Try Ragg Top. Used it on previous S2000 with great results: www.wolfsteins.com/products

My Z is a coupe but my other car is a cab.

1. Hose down the top. The fabric collects dust.
2. After the hose down, use a sponge and wash the top as if it were the hood.
3. Hose down again.
4. Wash the remainder if the car.
5. Use a large towel to dry the ragtop.

And the most important of them all,
6. Let the top fully dry before putting it down.

minor info
7. When not in use, put the top up.

6 and 7 help maintain the shape and prevent the creases.

Btw, you can use top protector to bead water and Fight UV. However my top still looks brand new 10 yes later without using the product.

Cheers

you don't think a sponge will leave back little pieces of sponge in the threading?

I agree. Used it on my S2000 as well. I had friends that used the 303. Either way you are good to go as far as cleaning and protecting your top. I would recommend getting that some protectant on asap if you car is going to be sitting in the sun for any length of time.