<VV> Convertible Top Question

[Eric S. Eberhard]

I generally keep mine up all winter and down all summer.  I have found that 
the best thing one can do for the top is to fold it very carefully when 
putting it down -- to avoid creases in the plastic window and to keep it 
from bunching up.  In addition I place a towel over the rear window as I 
fold it to keep it from rubbing on itself and getting scratches.  I don't 
treat mine with anything and it is 10 years old now, the first 6 in sunny 
CA and the last 4 in sunnier AZ.  Still looks and works like new.

At 08:16 AM 6/12/2005, Bob & Kathy Gilbert wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>
>Just picked up my 66 vert with its new top. It's the first time the car has
>been more or less complete for the better part of a quarter of a century!
>Over the next few days I hope to get the rear upholstery installed and then
>it will be ready for some test drives and general "sorting out" (lots of
>that I surmise!)
>
>Question - what is the consensus on the care and feeding of a new top?
>Should I leave it latched in place or unlatch it in and let it sit in a more
>"relaxed mode"?
>
>Secondly - what's the groups opinion on what to do to keep it looking good?
>
>Thanks in advance
>Bob
>
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