Last night had a dream (nightmare) that put up top and it was dry rotted from using Porsche top conditioner. Could Scotchguard have a adverse chemical reaction to the PVC(?) in the top? We need to find out how to properly care for our tops. Please don't post "my salesman said to use... or the service manager says don't...". Not sure if anyone at American Honda knows what to do. Honda of Japan may not no the correct answers. Is there any way to find out the OEM and contact them on the proper long term care of our tops? Is the OEM a in Japan? Sure would hate to find out that what I did today to prolong the life of my top actually shortened it.

 

Since the tops are made from PVC, I think you could probably bury them for a hundred years, dig them up, wash them off and they'd still be in good condition. Canvas rots; PVC is forever.

 

So, I guess the question is, "What's the best cleaner/conditioner for PVC? I did a test with zymol "Vinyl" last night on the flat area immediately under the back window that had some residue from the zymol "Screen and Lens Clean". It removed the tannish color residue and deepened the black on the top, so I put some on the trim surrounding the entire back window and it looks like new again. According to the bottle it is "a non solvent, non formaldehyde, glycerin and oil based conditioner that feeds vinyl by releasing trapped solvents and restoring original moisture". I'll wait for expert opinions before venturing further....

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by lvs2k
[B]Since the tops are made from PVC, I think you could probably bury them for a hundred years, dig them up, wash them off and they'd still be in good condition.

 

If they are so durable, then why has all advice been to not use any type of soap when the tops are washed, but to only use water?

 

my detailer only uses steam on my top, cleans it quickly and turns it back to that brand spanking new condition.

 

I see a business opportunity here. The Mingster Steam Clean Machine!

 

My concern is that I won't get all the soap off before it soaks in or dries and my top will come out slightly whitened.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by William
[B]Last night had a dream (nightmare) that put up top and it was dry rotted from using Porsche top conditioner. Could Scotchguard have a adverse chemical reaction to the PVC(?) in the top? We need to find out how to properly care for our tops. Please don't post "my salesman said to use... or the service manager says don't...". Not sure if anyone at American Honda knows what to do. Honda of Japan may not no the correct answers. Is there any way to find out the OEM and contact them on the proper long term care of our tops?

 

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