Soft top maintenance.

[Wanted MX5]

Hi all,

I was after a few opinions on the best things to keep your soft top and back window in good condition.
I've heard of armor all for the roof and rain-x for the window, has anyone got any do's and don'ts for me.

Thanks in advance,
Andrew.

[Novice1]

Tried all the softtop products.

Aerospace from Autobarn easily the best.
Cheers Novice1

[OVERDRAWN]

Hi Andrew I use AUTOGLYM Vinyl @ Rubber Care,bloody good stuff
Steve

[NMX516]

The big don't -> Armourall. Leaves a greasy residue, and runs down all over your windows if you get caught in the rain, or wash your car! Doesn't last very long either, and does bugger all to actually protect the soft top.

The best product to use, in my opinion and that of many others, is 303 Aerospace protectant. Some Autobahn stores sell it, but double check the bottle before you buy, as they make one for vinyl only, and one for fabric only. I grabbed the first one I saw, and it turned out to be wrong. Can also be bought here - http://www.waxit.com.au/products.asp?cat=39 and they seem to be one of the few who have the cleaner and protectant together as a 'package'.

I'm sure Waxit would probably also have something suitable for the back window too.

[Wanted MX5]

Thank you all for the great advice.

Silly question... Is the roof fabric or vinyl?

[NMX516]

If it's the standard roof, it will be vinyl on an NA or NB. NC's have a cloth roof.

There are fabric after market tops available though, so potentially it could have had one of those put on it... Easiest way to convince yourself what type it has is probably to get a look at an NC to compare with.

[sliq]

the aerospace gear is quite expensive.

i think it worked well but wore out quickly. maybe i didn't apply enough..

but i wouldn't go spending $15 just for a measley little bottle.

[tjcool]

this is great stuff



one is a cleaner , the other a protectant, and the little bottle is plastic window polish that works awesome

i got it from nepean classic cars in penrith NSW