Concerned new owner

BlueRN99 · 11-30-2010, 11:48 AM

This is my first convertible so i'm very curious on how to maintain the soft top when taking the car for a wash. Is it safe to take it to a drive thru car wash. i know there are products out there to maintain the threading on the top. How soon is too soon to start using these products. I've had the car for a week and feel like it needs to be washed.

shumby · 11-30-2010, 12:33 PM

never ev er never take you car through a auto car wash. this goes fro hard tops to they are hell on your paint and i can only imagine what they will do to the soft top. Wash your car at home my friend. As for what are good cleaning products for the roof i'll let others chime in on that.

igotcabada · 11-30-2010, 12:35 PM

Do you have the option of washing it yourself?

LuckyJinx · 11-30-2010, 01:25 PM

Its better to handwash but mild soap should be alright.

fuct · 11-30-2010, 01:54 PM

you live in Florida man, get out and wash it!!!! do you have servants to wipe your rear too?

jk, but seriously.

BlueRN99 · 11-30-2010, 03:23 PM

haha nice one 'fuct'. yeh i just went out and got some cleaning products. will def need to get the horse hair brush online.

BlueRN99 · 11-30-2010, 03:41 PM

Are the tops vinyl or fabric, this will determine the product i get. I've read other threads and can't seem to agree on either one. Please Help!

Xan · 11-30-2010, 03:46 PM

Two bucket wash! And Aerospace 303 on the top!

Xan · 11-30-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRN99

Are the tops vinyl or fabric, this will determine the product i get. I've read other threads and can't seem to agree on either one. Please Help!

I'm pretty sure it's fabric, so you want to use the fabric guard.
(protectant if it was vinyl)

Are the seams glued and stitched or only stitched?

BlueRN99 · 11-30-2010, 05:19 PM

well it's a 2011 roadster, so fabric, right? not sure if they make the vinyls

Xan · 11-30-2010, 05:52 PM

I don't have a roadster, never even seen one in real life.

I was going with fabric as I believe that was on the 350's and I wouldn't think they change that. That's why I asked about the glue...

Maybe someone else who has a roadster can chime in on what the material is.

fins · 11-30-2010, 07:24 PM

Try Ragg Top. Used it on previous S2000 with great results: www.wolfsteins.com/products

cab83_750 · 11-30-2010, 08:44 PM

My Z is a coupe but my other car is a cab.

1. Hose down the top. The fabric collects dust.
2. After the hose down, use a sponge and wash the top as if it were the hood.
3. Hose down again.
4. Wash the remainder if the car.
5. Use a large towel to dry the ragtop.

And the most important of them all,
6. Let the top fully dry before putting it down.

minor info
7. When not in use, put the top up.

6 and 7 help maintain the shape and prevent the creases.

Btw, you can use top protector to bead water and Fight UV. However my top still looks brand new 10 yes later without using the product.

Cheers

BlueRN99 · 12-03-2010, 12:22 PM

you don't think a sponge will leave back little pieces of sponge in the threading?

ClemsonWill · 12-03-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fins

Try Ragg Top. Used it on previous S2000 with great results: www.wolfsteins.com/products

I agree. Used it on my S2000 as well. I had friends that used the 303. Either way you are good to go as far as cleaning and protecting your top. I would recommend getting that some protectant on asap if you car is going to be sitting in the sun for any length of time.

11-30-2010, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
BlueRN99 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 17 Drives: '11 370Z Touring Rep Power: 14	Concerned new owner This is my first convertible so i'm very curious on how to maintain the soft top when taking the car for a wash. Is it safe to take it to a drive thru car wash. i know there are products out there to maintain the threading on the top. How soon is too soon to start using these products. I've had the car for a week and feel like it needs to be washed.

11-30-2010, 12:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	never ev er never take you car through a auto car wash. this goes fro hard tops to they are hell on your paint and i can only imagine what they will do to the soft top. Wash your car at home my friend. As for what are good cleaning products for the roof i'll let others chime in on that. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

11-30-2010, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Its better to handwash but mild soap should be alright. __________________

11-30-2010, 03:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Two bucket wash! And Aerospace 303 on the top! __________________

11-30-2010, 05:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	I don't have a roadster, never even seen one in real life. I was going with fabric as I believe that was on the 350's and I wouldn't think they change that. That's why I asked about the glue... Maybe someone else who has a roadster can chime in on what the material is. __________________

11-30-2010, 12:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
igotcabada Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 104 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z 40th Rep Power: 14	Do you have the option of washing it yourself?

11-30-2010, 01:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	you live in Florida man, get out and wash it!!!! do you have servants to wipe your rear too? jk, but seriously.

11-30-2010, 03:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
BlueRN99 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 17 Drives: '11 370Z Touring Rep Power: 14	haha nice one 'fuct'. yeh i just went out and got some cleaning products. will def need to get the horse hair brush online.

11-30-2010, 03:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
BlueRN99 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 17 Drives: '11 370Z Touring Rep Power: 14	Are the tops vinyl or fabric, this will determine the product i get. I've read other threads and can't seem to agree on either one. Please Help!

11-30-2010, 05:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
BlueRN99 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 17 Drives: '11 370Z Touring Rep Power: 14	well it's a 2011 roadster, so fabric, right? not sure if they make the vinyls

11-30-2010, 07:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
fins Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ellisville, MS Posts: 152 Drives: 14 370Z, T, PW/G, AT Rep Power: 14	Try Ragg Top. Used it on previous S2000 with great results: www.wolfsteins.com/products

11-30-2010, 08:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	My Z is a coupe but my other car is a cab. 1. Hose down the top. The fabric collects dust. 2. After the hose down, use a sponge and wash the top as if it were the hood. 3. Hose down again. 4. Wash the remainder if the car. 5. Use a large towel to dry the ragtop. And the most important of them all, 6. Let the top fully dry before putting it down. minor info 7. When not in use, put the top up. 6 and 7 help maintain the shape and prevent the creases. Btw, you can use top protector to bead water and Fight UV. However my top still looks brand new 10 yes later without using the product. Cheers

12-03-2010, 12:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
BlueRN99 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 17 Drives: '11 370Z Touring Rep Power: 14	you don't think a sponge will leave back little pieces of sponge in the threading?

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