Cosmetic care on 88 mustang convertible

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Cameron - 03 Mar 2006 22:08 GMT

Not sure if my topc is the best but was wondering:

Whats the best thing to use to protect and shine the convertible canvas top?
Preferrably something that can be purchased at autozone/advanced
auto/napa/o'rileys/walmart.

Is there anything that can be placed on the dull trim around the windows,
trunk luggage rack, and sideview mirrors that can bring the shine back into
them?

Whats best to use to protect and shine the plastic and vinyl inside the car?
The dash and door panels are already shiny and beautiful, I just want to
keep them that way.

Finally, on my trunk lid there is a chip in the red paint. The car was
repainted red over red at some point, so you can see the dull red beneath
the chip. The chip is smaller than a dime. I'm not worried about touching
it up, but would like to put something clear overtop of it to keep it from
spreading.

All of that is for a 1988 5.0 LX convertible with a black top.

Thanks!
--C

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Howard Nelson - 04 Mar 2006 03:26 GMT

> Not sure if my topc is the best but was wondering:
>
> Whats the best thing to use to protect and shine the convertible canvas top?
> Preferrably something that can be purchased at autozone/advanced
> auto/napa/o'rileys/walmart.

Mild soap and warm water.

> Is there anything that can be placed on the dull trim around the windows,
> trunk luggage rack, and sideview mirrors that can bring the shine back into
> them?

"Back to Black" works great for me

> Whats best to use to protect and shine the plastic and vinyl inside the car?
> The dash and door panels are already shiny and beautiful, I just want to
> keep them that way.

Damp cotton cloth and clear water.

> Finally, on my trunk lid there is a chip in the red paint. The car was
> repainted red over red at some point, so you can see the dull red beneath
> the chip. The chip is smaller than a dime. I'm not worried about touching
> it up, but would like to put something clear overtop of it to keep it from
> spreading.

Don't know

> All of that is for a 1988 5.0 LX convertible with a black top.
>
> Thanks!
> --C

Howard Nelson
1989 LX 5.0 vert Charcoal and black

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Backyard Mechanic - 04 Mar 2006 14:39 GMT

> Not sure if my topc is the best but was wondering:
>
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> Thanks!
> --C

"Shiny and Beautiful!"

You mean like it just came from the factory? Grrrrr.....

I fcuking HATE Shiny tires and vinyl! Knobs!

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Mort Guffman - 04 Mar 2006 16:26 GMT

>> Not sure if my topc is the best but was wondering:
>>
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>
>I fcuking HATE Shiny tires and vinyl! Knobs!

Me too! I can't stand that shiny stuff on the tires and interior. Last
time I had my car fixed they did me a "favor" and washed it. It took
me two hours to get the greasy stuff off the interior and tires.

However, the best stuff I found for convertible tops was mink oil. It
came in a tub (like margarine). It was really thick but did a great
job on the top. You have to keep the car inside the garage till it
dries or you will get dust and dirt in it. I bought it in the shoe
department at Wal Mart. It does make the top shiny for a while but it
looks good and lasts a long time. I had a 87 GT with a black top. I
suppose it would work on other colors, but I'd try a small spot first.

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