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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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Hellow corvette lovers !This is my first time using the forum. my question is I just bought a 2002 convertable yellow, black top and it shows rub or shinney spots on the top from being folded down . Does anyone have any advice ?? thanks
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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The top is only for use in rain and snow, keep it down at all other times.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Novicetoo
The top is only for use in rain and snow, keep it down at all other times.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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Welcome to the forum. My Light Oak top has similar but, dark marks on the fabric from the folding/unfolding process as well. There is a product called "Raggtop" discussed here on the forum. I believe that is their website as well. Many forum members have extolled the benefits of the Raggtop treatement. Oh and by the way.......Do Not Post such tempting descriptions of your C-5 without including pictures! If you are really concerned about the "shiny" areas on the black top,(I might get flamed here for this remark) but you might try a real light buffing of a VERY VERY fine grit (600 or higher) of a Wet/Dry abrasive to dull the shiny areas. That is what I would try. You just want to remove the "reflective" nature of the fabric. Good Luck and be sure and post pictures next time.

BTW, to post pictures use a "www.photobucket.com" free account and then clip and paste the IRL link!
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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The top is only for use in rain and snow, keep it down at all other times.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Everyone I know has had this prob at one time (read early in ownership) Do the RaggTop kit, follow the instructions to the "T" and your top will look like brand new! Twice a year does the trick for me.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Congrats and welcome! I didn't know mine has a top!
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by old55
Everyone I know has had this prob at one time (read early in ownership) Do the RaggTop kit, follow the instructions to the "T" and your top will look like brand new! Twice a year does the trick for me.
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