How do you keep your roof panel shiny?

What do you use to shine the removable tops on your 348's? I know some of the 355's have tops with matching paint. I am talking about the ones with the textured surface. I made the mistake of putting some wax on it. NO!!!!!! I had to rub for about two hours to get it all off. At first it was a white glazed mess. Rubbing hard with hot water finally got it back to looking good again. I had tried Armor All on it before but the look was temporary and ok at best. So what do you guys use? Thanks!

 

Mothers puts out a product "back to black" and it works great on the top and bumbers,on my qv I've used it on the spoiler too

 

Thanks! I will give that a try.

 

Although some people say it is not good, I used to use STP Son of a Gun. It was easy to apply, and kept the top looking good for about a month or so.

BT
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Nice F-Chat plug!

 

Yes, 'twas one of my favorite stickers...
Sadly, now the sticker, and the car have moved on to the next owner...

BT

 

Where did you get the sticker... I want one

 

Once upon a time they were available from a guy in Maryland IIRC... I got five of them, gave them out to people a few years ago.
Oh, here it is... from the way back machine...
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103745

BT

 

There is also some stuff called 'forever black' that brings faded automotive trim surfaces to a zen-like finish ..............

 

Griot's vinyl dressing, used in moderation, keeps it black. I don't like it shiny, so I use very little and wipe it off.

 

Not to be bashed here but I use the website Detailed Image for checking out most products. Being in Canada I try to buy local but I have found a product from Poor Boys called Trim Restorer. I purchased it at Eshine, it is a site located in Canada. Cannot say enough about this stuff works great and does not appear to streak. I leave my jag out side and this stuff works great at restoring the black.

The other product which works well and was mentioned here, but is pricey as all heck is Black Wow. You do not get too much of this product and it seems expensive for the quantity you receive.

 

Some things I have used with success: Back to Black is great if the surface is in good shape and not discolored from wax etc. If it is damaged Forever Black does work well. If you are just looking to dress it, use a non silicone based product (water based dressings work well in engine bays as well). For rubber seals, Gummi Pflege is great.

http://www.autogeek.net/forblacbumtr.html

http://www.prowax.com/bodydress.shtml

http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-rubber-care-stick.html

 

Thanks to everyone for all the feedback. This is great info for anyone with a removable textured top.

 

My go to products for parts like this:

http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/d16032.html

http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/d16132.html

http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/d17032.html

http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/d17132.html