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Old 07-18-2019, 04:07 PM
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Garshev
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My top has some marks that are from being folded and in the trunk. It looks like it must rub when lowered. It’s not terrible but definitely noticeable when up. What’s the cure?
Old 07-18-2019, 06:23 PM
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New top or learning to live with it.Mine is the same way as is about all I have seen if they lower the top any.
Old 07-18-2019, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Garshev
My top has some marks that are from being folded and in the trunk. It looks like it must rub when lowered. It’s not terrible but definitely noticeable when up. What’s the cure?
My '06 triple black vert has scuff marks or wear marks as well. I tried Raggtopp conditioner hoping it would darken it, but no luck. I posted a thread like this awhile back. I only have owned my car for less than a year and I am OCD when it comes to trying to make an old car look new again with limited
funds.


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Old 07-18-2019, 09:58 PM
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No spot cure.
As above learn to live with it.

1) replace top- best.
2) dye top - what a mess, plus make sure the dye is water resistance during rain storms.
3) shoe polish - old timer very temporary "makeup trick" for car shows.

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Old 07-18-2019, 11:26 PM
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I once tried a portable steamer for the creases in the top. It did look better until I put the top down then same old story. You have to live with it. My old 95 C4 never had creases. It’s a bad design.
Old 07-19-2019, 12:44 AM
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Live with it. ALL soft tops have had creases and marks since the beginning of time. It's no different than a pair of leather dress shoes.

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