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Just had a new top put on my '93, and asked the installer how to care for
it. His answer, don't put the top down and don't take the car out of the
garage.

With a bright white top (a previous mistake), I used to use a very mild
solution of Ivory Snow and a soft bristle brush. Otherwise, I'd just wash
the whole car with my usual car wash gel and rinse thoroughly. Nothing
special.

One rule, though - NEVER put the top down when wet. It should always be
allowed to dry thoroughly.

Since I tend to use my cars daily and leave them parked in the sun all day
every day at work, I've come to expect normal wear and tear. The more use
they get, the sooner you'll start shopping for a new top.

dwight

at 27 Dec 2006, Tony  [tony@nospam.net] wrote in news:yMCdnd91Qf1_
4w_YnZ2dnUVZ_sPinZ2d@giganews.com:

05 here with black top. I checked with Ford and was told the top was
canvas(sailcloth). For protection I'm using 303 Fabric Guard as I've
gotten a lot of recommendations on it. They have a cleaning and
protection kit especially for ragtops:

http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?
fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=430&CFID=3002937&CFTOKEN=88161868

I bought the fabric guard at my local marine store and am using simple
green and a brush to clean the top. Before I wash it, I use the brush
dry to get as much loose dirt out as possible. Also, never put the top
down wet. Let it dry before you put it down.

My biggest enemy is the Florida sun. I've been lucky so far as we had
covered parking at work. But we are moving and no more of that luxury.
So I will be using a carcover to protect my baby from now on.

Hope this helps.

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