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Old 05-23-2019, 12:56 PM   #1
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My top is in really good condition, however being in the deep south we get lots of sun...so it now somewhere between dark black and not so dark black. What is my best option that will not look like crap in a year ??

My car came out of Miami originally so now it stays inside 90% of the time.

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I wouldn't doing anything. A little faded doesnt look bad, but the "painted" convertible tops look terrible, and something isn't right. I replaced the top on my 2002 because previous owner tried to rejuvenate the top when selling with renovo. disaster
FWIW, if the top is in good shape, it probably looks fine and looks natural.
My personal logic:
1. it doesn't make the car more reliable or valuable.
2. when the top is up, the weather sucks
3. a brand new top looks great and if it bothers you, do that
4. if you review feedback, youll hear others complain that it looks weird and splotchy

no offense to others that feel differently
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Old 05-23-2019, 01:49 PM   #2
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I wouldn't doing anything. A little faded doesnt look bad, but the "painted" convertible tops look terrible, and something isn't right. I replaced the top on my 2002 because previous owner tried to rejuvenate the top when selling with renovo. disaster
FWIW, if the top is in good shape, it probably looks fine and looks natural.
My personal logic:
1. it doesn't make the car more reliable or valuable.
2. when the top is up, the weather sucks
3. a brand new top looks great and if it bothers you, do that
4. if you review feedback, youll hear others complain that it looks weird and splotchy

no offense to others that feel differently
Agreed. I've read comments and reviews about the Ren... product. Applied with a paintbrush, IIRC. I learn from other's successes. And failures.

Before summer kicks in too much I'm going Kram's route... the 303. Top doesn't go down much when it's 115 outside.
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Old 05-23-2019, 10:06 PM   #3
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I wouldn't doing anything. A little faded doesnt look bad, but the "painted" convertible tops look terrible, and something isn't right. I replaced the top on my 2002 because previous owner tried to rejuvenate the top when selling with renovo. disaster
FWIW, if the top is in good shape, it probably looks fine and looks natural.
My personal logic:
1. it doesn't make the car more reliable or valuable.
2. when the top is up, the weather sucks
3. a brand new top looks great and if it bothers you, do that
4. if you review feedback, youll hear others complain that it looks weird and splotchy

no offense to others that feel differently
Just an FYI... there are two type of products in discussion here. What I am talking about, just for clarity, is simply a top conditioner and water repellent finish. It sprays on, and helps seal the top, just as new. One thing I didn’t mention is, it is important to thoroughly clean the top prior.
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Old 05-24-2019, 12:22 AM   #4
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I have the stuff from chemical guys to clean and protect. I have not tried it yet, but watching several how to videos, there are several steps involved to properly clean and protect. I suggest watching some youtube videos. Basically was a wash, dry, vacuum, use a lint roller, then protectant. I am sure other ways to approach, but the video covered brush types and such.
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