How to take care of the top of a convertible - I washed the top of my Boxster.

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Caring for the Boxster's top

The other day, my husband was in the middle of aThis was the second time the Boxster's top was washed since delivery in November 2015.My husband is of the opinion that he hand washes the car himself on a regular basis.("A man who polishes his car also polishes himself.(W)As for the top, the owner's manual says, "The convertible top does not need to be washed every time the vehicle is washed." and they also received such explanation when they took delivery of the car.

Therefore.It didn't look that dirty to me.So he did not wash it and it has been more than a year since the last time he took care of it.

There is a lot of information on the Internet about how to wash the tops of convertible cars. "They can be washed in an automatic washer.or, conversely, "Automatic washers are an outrage! Hand wash only!Or...

However, most convertibles, not just domestic and imported cars, but most manufacturers' convertibles, are "not...Do not use automatic car washes or high-pressure car washes as they may break or damage the top.It is said to be "the most important thing in the world.

By the way, I previously posted on my blog, "Porsche Owners File #3 Boxster Black Edition ReviewThe owners of "The

I had concerns about how to wash the top if it got dirty, whether it would be a hassle to wash the top, and how much it would cost to replace it when it got old, but when I checked with the store, they told me, "We'll just have to do it."Don't be nervous, just wash the car normally.I got a response that said

It was stated that the company was going to wash the top of the car. I guess it takes a lot of courage to wash the top of a car....

Porsche's View

."When in doubt, just look at the owner's manual that Porsche puts out!Boxster Series(Revised model year 2015)I checked the instruction manual of the "Mere Old Man" and this is what it said

The life and appearance of a convertible top can be prolonged with proper care and handling.Please note that the top is not designed to be used with a convertible top. Improper care and handling can damage the convertible top and cause leaks.

However, it is not necessary to wash the top every time the vehicle is washed, and it is usually possible to use the "Only wash convertible top with clean waterThe company says that "a" is sufficient. The specific handling and cleaning of the tops was described as follows.

Daily Handling

To prevent staining and abrasion.Convertible top opens only when dry and cleanafter an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to
Convertible tops areAlways open only when the weather is good.after an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to(as there is a risk of staining or scratching due to moisture that may not be removed)
Prolonged exposure to sunlight can damage fabrics and rubbers and cause them to fade.Park vehicles in the shade.after an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to
Snow and ice.Not removed with sharp edgesafter an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to
Any leaks from the convertible top cover itself or from the seams or weave must be treated with a special care product for convertible tops.
interpoint (interword separation)Remove bird waste immediatelyafter an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to(The acid in the waste will cause the rubber on the convertible top to swell and leak.)
If dirt gets on the convertible top cover, carefully scrub it off using a soft rubber sponge.

I didn't know that - there was a lot I didn't know. My husband was wondering when "Never open the top after rain.I wondered why," he said, "but I guess it was to prevent scratches.

Next, we will discuss precautions for washing the hood.

Cleaning Precautions

Use of high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners may damage the convertible top.
Some automatic washers may damage the convertible top
Convertible top sectionNo hot or wax treatmentafter an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to

I guess I shouldn't use a high-pressure washer either. It seems to be easily damaged. Next, let's talk about the actual cleaning procedure.

Care and cleaning of convertible tops

(i)Soft bristle brushusing theBrushing along the weaveand remove dust from the convertible top
Only if the stains are stubborn, clean with lukewarm water mixed with Car Shampoo & Convertible Top Cleaner.Scrub lightly with a sponge or soft brush.(*Porsche Car Shampoo is recommended)


(3) Then rinse off the car shampoo & convertible top cleaner with clean water without leaving any residue.
After cleaning, use the special care products for convertible tops specified by Porsche.Cared for at least once a yeardo
Protective and Waterproof Coating Material for Porsche Cabriolet Top 1 Can 00004400202
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(5) for convertible topsTo prevent care products from adhering to painted or glass surfacesAttention.(If adhered to, wipe off immediately.)

...and so on. So the basic idea is to take care of it once a year.

The actual results of washing the Boxster's top.

Based on the above, my husband washed the top of his Boxster the other day... and it came out cleaner than he could have imagined. My husband was

The top didn't look dirty at all, but it was still very dirty and dull. I washed it, and the red color of the top was so beautiful.

He said. As for the actual cleaning, he said he tried to do it this way.

Boxster top

  1. Use a clothes brush to lightly remove dust and dirt.(which I usually do from time to time)
    By the way, they use these brushes.
  2. Spray the top lightly with water to remove dirt.
  3. Liquid detergent for clothes that you normally use at home, not car shampoo(Gentle cleaning power of naturally derived ingredients)on a brush and scrub gently to create a lather. Be especially careful with the weave and the sewn parts of the window frame, as they are easily soiled.
  4. Rinse thoroughly with water until the foam is gone.
  5. Finished by drying

It is said that even without water-repellent coatings, water is repelled to a certain extent if the top is brushed on a regular basis and the fibers stand up properly.

Incidentally, as for the water repellent coating of the topThey used to do this in the past, but they stopped doing it because the effect wore off quickly for the effort involved.

4/22/2020 Postscript
Recently, my husband used the AUTOGLYM Cabriolet Fabric Hood Cleaning Kit shown below, which was very easy to apply and had strong water repellent properties, so he has been using it recently.This product comes as a set of cleaner and waterproof protector, and they say it is the best they have ever used because it is easy to apply because the top does not need to be dried before the waterproof protector is applied.

I see. So, the top doesn't need to be taken care of nervously or frequently, but it can be kept in beautiful condition if taken care of properly.

I wonder how those of you who own convertible cars usually take care of your hoods.

Mina.

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  1. rumba

    Hello!

    Oh wow! Thanks again for the meaningful info!

    There are certainly many theories on how to care for a convertible soft top. I live in an apartment complex where I do not have access to a car wash environment, so I usually have my soft top washed by a car wash company (Kee-X-La-X). I have observed that the soft top is washed in the same way as the body part.

    It is not a high-pressure car wash, but after washing with foam shampoo, the car was rinsed with water. Then, once lightly wiped up, the targa top was opened and the water left in the gaps was wiped off. The finishing touch is dusting with a corocoro. As I was writing this, I was thinking that the soft top part only needs to be dusted with a corocoro (laugh).

    On a side note, the Targa GTS that I had ordered on the spot has been ordered! And the GTS with normal roof that I had ordered as an insurance policy also came in!
    So I cancelled the GTS with normal roof in tears, giving priority to the Targa GTS.

    But from this point on, things got pretty hectic. I was celebrating the confirmation of the production quota by munching on yakitori at a yakitori restaurant and drinking beer, when I received a call asking me to "decide on the specifications within a day," so I rushed back home to operate the configurator, but I fell asleep.

    The body is crayon, but I couldn't decide between black or red for the soft top. I went with black for now, but it looks the same as my current Targa 4S, so I was wondering if red would be better?

    Well, I look forward to working with you again!

    P.S. Regarding the body color crayon, it is not available on the regular configurator that we can see (crayon is not available as an optional color for 991 at the moment), but it is available on the Porsche Center configurator. I heard that this pattern is not limited to body colors. You might want to ask around about it without giving up.

    • Mina.Mina.

      lumba
      Thank you for everything!
      The contractors are not that nervous about taking care of the hood!

      >I'm sorry, but the Targa GTS that I had ordered on the spot has been ordered! And the GTS with normal roof that I had ordered as insurance has come in!
      Ehh great !!!! It's amazing!!!
      I can no longer tell in my mind which car is currently at Rurun-Rurunba's house right now (laughs).

      >The body is crayon, but I couldn't decide between black or red for the soft top. I decided on black for now, but it looks the same as my current Targa 4S, so I was wondering if red would be better?
      Well, but the combination of crayon and black is just so cool. I don't think it could be any cooler.

      Porsche really doesn't have much time to decide on specifications when a slot comes up (laughs).
      I have thought that it is hard because there is no time to think calmly and carefully.

      >(Right now, 991 crayon is not available as an optional color.) You can choose it in the configurator at Porsche Center. They have this pattern rather often, not only for body colors.
      Oh! I see, if you are curious about anything, you should ask us here.
      Thank you for all your valuable information!

  2. courtesy cavern

    I am a 981 Boxster driver. I found your article on hood maintenance very informative. I plan to put it into practice soon.
    By the way, do you have a driver's recorder on your Boxster?
    The store said that since it is a convertible, it is only for the front...and I am wondering... I'm wondering if it's worth it without the rear....

    • HiroHiro

      Hello, Mr. Cote Cavern!

      The 981 Boxster is a great car and I'm glad the article on hood maintenance was helpful!

      Regarding the drive recorder, I have installed only the front one on my Boxster because it is structurally difficult. Some people say that it is meaningless without a rear drive recorder, but in reality, even a front-only drive recorder would be useful enough as evidence in the event of an accident or trouble.

      We hope you continue to enjoy your wonderful Boxster life!

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  3. courtesy cavern

    Hiro

     Thank you for your reply. Actually, we are preparing for our first Hokkaido touring in July, and we have been using your blog as a reference for vehicle inspection, engine oil change, underbody cleaning (we drove openly through the Senrihama Nagisa Driveway the other day), and cleaning the red top to finish.... I was impressed by the detailed description. It is persuasive only by the actual experience.
     I have been fascinated with long distance touring for the past few years under the influence of "master" wata-san, and although I am not at the level of the master who wanders around the country for a month, last fall, I lost my way in a narrow road at the foot of Mt. I can totally sympathize with Hiro's article about the narrow road in Kyushu touring. It really shortens your life span, doesn't it?
    Both of them are high level! I check your blog every day! I'm looking forward to seeing more.

    From Court Cavern, a 25-year veteran of Left MT (second Porsche since the 987).

    P.S.: Congratulations to your wife on the delivery of her 911☆!

    • HiroHiro

      Hello, Mr. Cote Cavern,

      I am very much looking forward to our Hokkaido touring in July. We are all ready for the vehicle inspection, engine oil change, etc!

      I am a big fan of wata-san's fascination with long tours. Please note that Wakayama is full of narrow roads if you make a mistake.

      I am glad you enjoy the difference in style between WATA and I.
      We will do our best to continue to bring you interesting articles, and we hope you will continue to check back.

      postscript
      Thank you for your congratulatory comments on my wife's 911 delivery! We are very pleased. We look forward to working with you in the future.

  4. courtesy cavern

    Hello.
    Hokkaido...was even more wonderful than I had imagined.
    We were overwhelmed by the scale of the landscape, which was different from that of the mainland, and were impressed by the spectacular scenery. The Boxster seemed to be happy to be able to run in such a relaxed manner. We had a great time chatting with the riders from all over the country. Some of them had been to the event 14 times...that must be how attractive it is.
    Please let GTS run by all means. I'm sure he will be delighted!
    The roads I was so impressed that I unintentionally made a round trip ↔️ are... Shiretoko Pass and Naitai Kogen. Both are exquisite!

    • HiroHiro

      Hello, Court Kavan.

      Thank you for your comment! I am envious that your trip to Hokkaido was a wonderful experience. I guess the natural beauty of nature on a different scale from that of Honshu is what makes it so appealing.
      I met a strong "14th time" visitor, and it seems that he felt the depth of Hokkaido's charms.

      I would love to let our GTS drive the roads of Hokkaido. I always think that next time, I would like to go boldly somewhere.
      The Shiretoko Pass and the Naitai Plateau road are also very interesting. I will definitely refer to them!