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Old 10-05-2005, 04:44 PM   #1
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Hello...our first Porsche

My G/f Angie was looking for a new MX-5 to replace her '01 Miata...we purchased an '06 987 2.7 instead. She is in love with the car.

Obviously we are new to this forum...I am very active on the Z33 forums and have been browsing here and at RennTech for several weeks. I doubt we will modify this car much but will pass along any helpful info I come across.

One question I can't seem to find a definitive answer to: which product works best for cleaning and condidtioning the cloth soft top? I 'm seeing lots of different suggestions from autopia.org and properautocare. We are being deluged by a tropical depression right now and the water is not beading at all on the cloth top...even though the car just came off the lot.

Thanks for any suggestions...Kenny & Angie '06 Boxster Altas Grey Metallic /Special Leather Cocoa
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Old 10-05-2005, 04:48 PM   #2
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Hi,

I prefer the RaggTopp Cleaner/Protector. It's pretty easy to use and the results are great! Very good water repellency. Hope this helps...

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Old 10-05-2005, 05:45 PM   #3
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Welcome aboard! I hope to see you guys here for years of pleasure in your Boxster. :dance:

I used the Renovo cleaner and protectant last time and it was great.

I believe the Raggtop is the only one that is actually approved by Porsche.

If you use the dry cleaner and re-coat with the protectant every 6 months your top will look great and not wear out as quickly. Also, if a bird does his business on it, get it off of there asap to keep the acid from breaking down the fibers.
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Old 10-06-2005, 02:46 AM   #4
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Many thanks for the replies and warm welcome. We used RaggTopp on the Miata fabric top with good results....but the fabric on the Porsche has a different hand to it so we wanted to make sure this product was o-k and provided the desired result.

The tropical depression is moving through GA this morning...happy to report no leaks. I took my car out of the garage this morning and gave up the space to the Porsche so the top could dry out. Used a waffle weave towel to soak up some of the water on it. The Zaino process will begin on the paint as soon as I have time to clay her.

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Old 10-06-2005, 03:56 AM   #5
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Welcome aboard! I moved up from Miata too, both great cars. Saw the AWR prepared "race ready" 2006 Miata at Atlanta last week, good looking track car. The Boxster is an astounding car to drive - enjoy!
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Old 10-06-2005, 04:45 AM   #6
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Beautiful 987... much nicer looking than the current generation Miata. Great choice.
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Old 10-06-2005, 05:15 AM   #7
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Beautiful 987... much nicer looking than the current generation Miata. Great choice.
Thanks for the kinds words. I was hesitant about her interior color choice but it is unique & compliments the pigment of the Atlas Grey.

Also agree about the Miata being an excellent car...but the new gen doesn't do it for me either.

She would have been content with the Mazda...but this was a good opportunity for me to buy into the Porsche and enjoy it vicariously. I enjoy detailing and am looking forward to laying my hands on the sculpted curves of the 987...when it stops raining.

Thanks again to all for the warm welcome ...I'll send Angie a link to the thread so she can say hello.
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Welcome to the board.
And I would have to agree, a 987 is a better choice than the MX5
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Old 10-06-2005, 06:22 AM   #9
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Great looking 987! After seeing your color wheel caps I think I am going to purchase a set. Thanks!
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I recently drove that new Miata and that is one spectacular vehicle. A bit too pricey now but what a world of potential on that platform. Add in some Tein shocks and springs with the latest Falken Azenis and its a cornering monster.

I also departed with my 1.8 Miata for the BoxsterS. I knew it would take a great vehicle to make me forget about a great vehicle.
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