Miata Mailing List: November 1993, Message #100
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   From: suskind@isdev1.melpar.esys.com (Barry A. Suskind)
Subject: Re: RE>RE: soft top care
   Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1993 15:41:27 -0500

[Al Jenab ] Writes:
> 
> Jeff,
> I don't use anything on my top (like armor all, Meguars, etc.).  I do wash it 
> with mild soap from time to time.  It's fine, no cracking or leaks.  The car 
> is a '91 A package, has 33,000 miles, and has been parked ourside for a year 
> and a half now.
> -Al
> 
> --------------------------------------
> Date: 11/5/93 12:59 PM
> To: Al Jenab
> >From: Jeff Cerier
> > I use Meguiar's #40 on the top, boot, plastic and weatherstripping. Meguiar'
> s 
> > also has a new product that is a cleaner and is #18 (I think). I like #40 
> because 
> > it doesn't feel oily like the Armor-All type stuff. I hate that oily residue 
> that 
> > some products leave.
> > 
> What do people think about the recommendation in the latest mag to never 
> use -anything- on the top?
> 
> -Jeff.
> 
> 

I think the magazine is wrong and was considering writing to tell them.
I have used Armor-all or STP on my top since the car was new (1990). I think
it definately will extend the life of the top. I have even put it on the window
occationally, let it dry, and wiped it off after it was absorbed. I think it
may help that too (maybe chicken soup would also). I am careful not to get
any on the paint, but always do, but I just clean that stuff off after. My only
problem is when it gets on the windshield the wipers work terribly.

barry
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