question bout cloth tops
10-18-2003, 09:54 PM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: reside?
Posts: 455
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
well i've been looking into s2k's lately, and i'm not a fan of convertibles at all. but as much as i hate convertibles, i still just have to love the s2k.
so if you guys could share anything about keeping the cloth tops clean and in working order, that'd be great. and also how they stand up against rain.
thanks in advance to all those who respond.
edit: i'd love to get an oem hardtop, but that would 2,000
dollars into the future =P
so if you guys could share anything about keeping the cloth tops clean and in working order, that'd be great. and also how they stand up against rain.
thanks in advance to all those who respond.
edit: i'd love to get an oem hardtop, but that would 2,000
dollars into the future =P
10-19-2003, 02:27 AM
#2
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: kuwait
Posts: 4,686
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
they work great!
personally , i use vinylex one the top
if not , then i wash the top just like i wash the car
and sometimes , if im not bothered to wash the whole car , i wipe the soft top with a damp cloth
no comment on the rain , as we rarely get those
personally , i use vinylex one the top
if not , then i wash the top just like i wash the car
and sometimes , if im not bothered to wash the whole car , i wipe the soft top with a damp cloth
no comment on the rain , as we rarely get those
10-19-2003, 03:30 AM
#3
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Covington
Posts: 537
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
There number of posts in the wash and wax forum. Here are a couple for you. Use search to mind more if this doesn't answer your questions.
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=155286
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=151464 http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=148419
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=155286
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=151464 http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=148419
10-19-2003, 05:28 AM
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was in the same boat as you. I never owned a convertible before and I was nervous about the rain and wind. Well, I've had it for about a month now and I can honestly say it is EXTREMELY quiet when it is up and not a drop of rain has seeped through. Sometimes I foget that its a canvas convertible and not a fixed roof!
10-19-2003, 06:56 AM
#6
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The convertible top on the S200 works flawlessly as far as my experience goes. Up, or down, from a standing stop in about 8 seconds.
As far as maintenance goes, rub a little 303 Ultraviolet Protectant on it every 6 months and it stays in brand-new condition.
As far as maintenance goes, rub a little 303 Ultraviolet Protectant on it every 6 months and it stays in brand-new condition.
10-19-2003, 07:00 AM
#7
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Lyndhurst
Posts: 3,277
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just so you know, the top isn't cloth or canvas. It's viny. So make sure you get the correct protectant for the top. Personally, I use 3M's 303 cleaner and vinyl top protectant. Both work well. You can find a variety of items for your car at www.properautocare.com.
Trending Topics
10-19-2003, 08:01 AM
#8
Registered User
Lest you incur the wrath of a huffy lawyer, 3M does not make the 303 line of protectants - separate company altogether.
But I love the 303 products, including the 303 Protectant for vinyl, which avoids th shiny, greasy look.
But I love the 303 products, including the 303 Protectant for vinyl, which avoids th shiny, greasy look.
10-19-2003, 01:53 PM
#9
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: reside?
Posts: 455
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
thanks a lot guys. 03berlinas post helped a lot. i was also worried about the quietness with the top on. thanks for all the help. oh and a quick question. is the top opening and closing electronically powered or is it done by hand.
