» Site Navigation
» Other Sites
Google Links

» Log in
User Name:

Password:

Not a member yet?
Register Now!
» Wheel & Tire Center

Sponsors


Go Back   Benzworld.org - Mercedes Benz Discussion Forum > Mercedes-Benz Technical Forums > Detailing and Car Care
Register Home Forum Photo Gallery Active Topics Blogs Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


       
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-02-2008, 09:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
BenzWorld Member
 
Date registered: Jan 2007
Vehicle: 1997 S420 55K, 1994 E320 Cabriolet 13K
Location: St Paul MN
Posts: 66
Convertible top

What would people recommend for sealant/waterproofing a top? What does MB recommend? Any ideas? This is for 1994 Cabriolet top
JohnMichael is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Old 05-02-2008, 10:12 PM   #2 (permalink)
BenzWorld Member
 
CharlesAFerg's Avatar
 
Date registered: Jul 2006
Vehicle: 89 BMW E34 ///M20 525i
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 138
Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnMichael View Post
What would people recommend for sealant/waterproofing a top? What does MB recommend? Any ideas? This is for 1994 Cabriolet top
There are a few different products available for convertible tops, locally you should be able to find Mothers convertible top cleaner/protectant. I prefer 1z Einszett Convertable Top Cleaner/Protectant, but it's only available online. You can find it on autogeek.net, among other places.

Basically you'll want to wash it with a gentle cleaner/soap that doesn't contain detergents. Also, it shouldn't contain any kind of conditioner if it's the first time you're really going at it, or if it's heavily soiled. After it's dry, you'll want to apply the conditioning agent - RAGGTOP is great for canvas and vinyl. But if it's vinyl, always follow up after that first conditioner with 303 aerospace. Follow up with the 303 whenever you think it's wearing off - it will save the top through the years. It's hard to go wrong with 303.
__________________
EuroLux:. Private Auto Detail
Portland, OR

Last edited by CharlesAFerg : 05-02-2008 at 10:17 PM.
CharlesAFerg is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2008, 04:05 PM   #3 (permalink)
BenzWorld Extremist
 
roncor's Avatar
 
Date registered: Jan 2005
Vehicle: '87 560SL '93 190E 2.6 Sportline '80 240D
Location: Chicagoland area
Posts: 994
Here is 7 pages of info from the R107 section on How to maintain your top....

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r-c1...-soft-top.html
roncor is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2008, 10:46 PM   #4 (permalink)
BenzWorld Member
 
CharlesAFerg's Avatar
 
Date registered: Jul 2006
Vehicle: 89 BMW E34 ///M20 525i
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 138
Quote:
Originally Posted by roncor View Post
Here is 7 pages of info from the R107 section on How to maintain your top....

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r-c1...-soft-top.html
Oh excellent link, I would never have found that. +1 for familiarity with the forum.
CharlesAFerg is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2008, 08:15 AM   #5 (permalink)
BenzWorld Extremist
 
roncor's Avatar
 
Date registered: Jan 2005
Vehicle: '87 560SL '93 190E 2.6 Sportline '80 240D
Location: Chicagoland area
Posts: 994
Thanks, Charles A. Ferg! Here's another article from one of my favorites- Autogeek:

Convertible Top Care Detailing 101: clean and protect vinyl and fabric convertible tops.
roncor is online now   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Reply

  Benzworld.org - Mercedes Benz Discussion Forum > Mercedes-Benz Technical Forums > Detailing and Car Care


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Topic Author Forum Replies Last Post
How to reset my convertible top! San Diego Al R129 SL Class 2 12-02-2006 02:06 PM
Convertible top problem mcsmbilt_357 R129 SL Class 1 10-18-2006 06:04 PM
New - Cannot open convertible top jking70043 R170 SLK Class 9 12-01-2004 09:46 AM
Convertible top on 91 mb 500sl Harvey40 General Mercedes-Benz 1 09-25-2004 07:11 AM
care for convertible top shuf W208 CLK Class 2 01-27-2003 05:51 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.0 RC2

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:09 PM.



Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0