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Hey all, I'm new here and just got my ti last Saturday! It is a 97 alpine white 1.9 that has a California roof and I was just curious as to how to maintain it. Anyone know of something to make it more black and water proof it at the same time? Any input would be great! Here's the car now:  |  |  | | 01-25-2013, 03:04 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ft Defiance, AZ Posts: 686 |
I use convertible top cleaner/care stuff on my roof and keep it garaged and out of the elements the most that I can __________________ 1999 BMW 318ti
2005 MINI Cooper S
 | | | | | 01-25-2013, 09:20 PM | #3 | | Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Felton Posts: 32 |
Yeah I try to keep mine covered as much as possible. Okay sweet, anything to be aware of while applying the cleaner? And is there a specific one that you have used before that works well? | | | | | 01-25-2013, 09:26 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ft Defiance, AZ Posts: 686 |
Not really, just follow the directions and I haven't even had my cali for a year, plus it doesn't get driven in the winter so I haven't really gotten around to having preference on what I use, Id say just make sure its a reputable brand __________________ 1999 BMW 318ti
2005 MINI Cooper S
| | | | | 01-25-2013, 09:41 PM | #5 | | Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Felton Posts: 32 |
Sounds good man. Thanks | | | | | 01-25-2013, 11:00 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,364 |
A common sense thing to do would be to clean and lube all tracks and moving parts of the top that you can get to. I have always wanted a Cali top. John | | | | | 01-26-2013, 12:01 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
I used to use a sealer for my CA top. __________________ ...steven
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| | | | | 07-01-2014, 04:38 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 |
Steven, what type of sealer did you use? I was recently looking at 303 Fabric for fabric restoration and water repelling properties. I've been reading just soap/water, brushing and no real treatment. However after 17 years...  __________________ 
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Most Marine stores like West marine have canvas care products. Some waterproof others clean. | | | | |
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