Soft top conditioning
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Melting Slicks
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From: Charlotte (Area) North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14
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Soft top conditioning
I just got a 72 convertible. The top was really never used (only the hardtop) I opened it up yesterday and it looks brand new (dirty as hell) Here is the problem it is real stiff and I'm nervous that if I strech it, it will crack.(it isnt brittle or rotted) Any ideas on what I can put on it to soften it or condition it? And what should I use to clean it up? Thanks for any help.
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Park in the sun. Raise the folding top but do not close the rear bow or front header latches. Let the vinyl warm up in the sun, then latch it down.
Soap and water to clean it; your favorite vinyl protectorant after it dries. Do not scrub the back window.
Soap and water to clean it; your favorite vinyl protectorant after it dries. Do not scrub the back window.
Team Owner
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From: Ontario
Sounds like a vinyl top and they are prone to temp damage. Mike gives good advice re letting it heat up before moving it much. Mine is a Haartz canvas top and not as finicky. The pic above was taken at 26*F. I put the top up just before winter storage with no problem.
Racer
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From: Watkins Glen New York
God Paul...I love your car.
My favorite soft ended year and my favorite color.
Strangely, I'm not ordinarily a rag top guy...I think roof lines make most cars, but yours is awesome, and I like the somewhat old school Centerlines.
Great car.
My favorite soft ended year and my favorite color.
Strangely, I'm not ordinarily a rag top guy...I think roof lines make most cars, but yours is awesome, and I like the somewhat old school Centerlines.
Great car.
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Racer
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I agree with Easy Mike as well.
Here is my favorite vinyl conditioner.
http://www.tech-products.com/rv-poli...tioner-10.html
I used this on vinyl tops with great results. Brings back a nice shine and luster, isn't greasy and doesn't collect dust.
Just another suggestion for your consideration.
Here is my favorite vinyl conditioner.
http://www.tech-products.com/rv-poli...tioner-10.html
I used this on vinyl tops with great results. Brings back a nice shine and luster, isn't greasy and doesn't collect dust.
Just another suggestion for your consideration.
