Roof care
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Hi guys.
So, I use my car at most 4 times a month. It is locked in a garage. Question is, when in the garage, should the roof be up or down if I hardly ever make use of the car? Which would be best to ensure a longer life span for the roof?
So, I use my car at most 4 times a month. It is locked in a garage. Question is, when in the garage, should the roof be up or down if I hardly ever make use of the car? Which would be best to ensure a longer life span for the roof?
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Originally Posted by Zach,Mar 9 2010, 08:14 AM
Hi guys.
So, I use my car at most 4 times a month. It is locked in a garage. Question is, when in the garage, should the roof be up or down if I hardly ever make use of the car? Which would be best to ensure a longer life span for the roof?
So, I use my car at most 4 times a month. It is locked in a garage. Question is, when in the garage, should the roof be up or down if I hardly ever make use of the car? Which would be best to ensure a longer life span for the roof?
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I have mine since 2000 (10 years now). I always park it indoor with the top up, because of security reason. Never parked under hot sun for prolong period. I wash it with the same shampoo I wash the car body with. I don't apply anything else. The top looks as new! (Except that the plastic rear window is a bit smudgy)
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Do you have glass or plastic rear?
I think that would be the determining factor. The 'vinyl' cloth should be able to handle either top up or down for extended periods. However, if you have a plastic rear (early AP1), I would store top up. I always store my 00 with the top up to ensure no creasing of the plastic rear window.
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Damn you guys have had your tops last!! I bought mine used but top was perfect. About a year later started tearing, fading, creasing etc. Must just be the daily driving factor that does it I guess.