Owners with garages ....... summertime question.

[jsceash]

I find if I leave my top down I get 2 circles in the canvas. Once in the garage the top goes up. I usually drive it in as soon a I get home unless going right back out.

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by jsceash

I find if I leave my top down I get 2 circles in the canvas. Once in the garage the top goes up. I usually drive it in as soon a I get home unless going right back out.

What are those from? Having a hard top and therefore the top down anytime the hardtop is on my circles are really prominent but I'm not sure what from.

[mikefocke]

Depends on the type of rear window. To store the plastic one down for a long time, put a soft felt cloth between the folds so the layers of clear plastic don't abrade against each other and leave marks. Yea that means getting out when it is about 70% down and placing the cloth between the folding window sections.

Clean both inside and outside of the plastic about every 6 months with something designed to clean and polish the plastic. You have to be a contortionist to do the inside but it is worth it in window longevity and looks. I used Novus 1,2,3.

I'd even leave the top down in a Walmart's parking lot. Never had any bad experiences despite living in a less lower average income town.

Top up and under a cover but outside during the winter when the SUV gets the garage space.

[jdraupp]

Originally Posted by mikefocke

Depends on the type of rear window. To store the plastic one down for a long time, put a soft felt cloth between the folds so the layers of clear plastic don't abrade against each other and leave marks. Yea that means getting out when it is about 70% down and placing the cloth between the folding window sections.

Clean both inside and outside of the plastic about every 6 months with something designed to clean and polish the plastic. You have to be a contortionist to do the inside but it is worth it in window longevity and looks. I used Novus 1,2,3.

I'd even leave the top down in a Walmart's parking lot. Never had any bad experiences despite living in a less lower average income town.

Top up and under a cover but outside during the winter when the SUV gets the garage space.

X2 for Novus system. I use it along with plexus and mine still is.very soft and in great shape.

[grc0456]

Originally Posted by jsceash

I find if I leave my top down I get 2 circles in the canvas. Once in the garage the top goes up. I usually drive it in as soon a I get home unless going right back out.

Any idea what causes those circles??? My 13 year old car's top is in OK shape. No rips, but definitely some wear on the rear quarters.

For cold storage, I leave my top up. I think keeping it tight seems better than storing it with the folds. Also keeps dust level down. During the warmer times I usually leave it down.

I also give it a good RaggTopp cleaning with a horse hair brush, followed by the waterproofing treatment - especially on the wear areas and seams.