How to Maintain a Convertible Soft Top
Convertible cars are truly a thing of beauty and there are a lot of benefits to owning them. We believe that there is no better feeling than dropping the top on a convertible on a hot summer day. However, convertible soft tops take special maintenance in order to properly care for them. Therefore, we will be dedicating this article to discussing how to maintain a convertible soft top. Continue reading to learn more about this story.
Take Care of Minor Issues Right Away
Our first tip is to take care of any minor problems with your convertible soft top right away. If you don’t, they can turn into big problems very quickly. Be sure to clean debris, have any rips or weak spots repaired, etc. Taking care of minor issues as they come up is vital to maintaining your convertible top over time.
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Be Careful When Cleaning Your Convertible top
Make sure you are very cautious and take extra care when you are cleaning your convertible top. We strongly encourage you to follow all of the factory recommended procedures when you are cleaning it. Also, make sure that you don’t use any citrus, bleach, silicon or petroleum based cleaning products. Those cleaning products can be extremely harmful to your convertible top and even ruin it.
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Never Take Your Convertible Through an Automatic car Wash
Soft top convertibles can be damaged by automatic car washes. Therefore, be sure that you never take your vehicle through one. Always clean your convertible by hand to avoid issues.
We hope that you keep all of these simple tips in mind when caring for your convertible. Feel free to reach out to us here at Gil’s Auto Sales if you have any additional questions about how to properly maintain a convertible top.