360 Convertible Detailing Questions

The top should be washed as little as possible only when you need it. Never thru a car wash. I never used soap just a hose at the gentlest angle possible.

My top never started to soak up water but if it did l would treat a part of the top with scotch guard and see how it worked.

I never put water pressure on the engine. Wipe with damp rags when the engine is not hot. I have used engine cleaner on the engine. Follow the directions on the spray can. Wipe of with a damp cloth not a hose.

Do not keep the top down for extended periods when not in use. The plastic rear window will eventually crack and have to be replaced if it stays bent for extended periods.

Never put the top down when the top is damp.

Don’t park under trees. Sap and bird poop are hard to get out of the top and can damage the paint. Remove theses ASAP. I make a habit of eyeballing the car when putting in the garage looking for things l need to get off fast,

Try not to park in the sun...tough on tops...and paint.

Don’t use shiny leather treatment on the dash. The glare will ruin your visability. Armour all will eventually turn everything including tires a yucky brown.

Use the double bucket method to wash your car with a mild automotive soap. One bucket has soapy water, the other has clear water. I use a brush with very soft bristles and a long handle. Do not use on the top unless plain water won’t do the job.
Spray the car with clean water.
While the car is wet dip brush into soapy water.
Brush a small area such as a door or fender.
Rinse the brush in the clean water to get all the dirt out of the brush.
Rinse the soapy area with the hose.
Wet the next area and repeat all the above steps.
ALWAYS DO THE TIRES AND WHEELS LAST.

Wipe dry with towels. I use red towels for the horizontal areas to get the heavy water off. Then use micro fiber towels where the car is not so wet.
Do not wipe the top unless you like lint on the canvas. If you have to towel get some black towels.
Always start drying from the top down, horizontal surfaces first, then the doors, sides and fenders. Bumpers front and rear last.
Wheels dead last.

Once you get the hang of it the wash takes a little over 30 minutes. Doing things right takes time. Being methodical and not in a hurry saves time in the long run.

Use leather cleaner and conditioner at least a couple times a year. Colorado is a dry climate and dries out leather.

If you have to use plastic cleaner and polish on the rear window make sure you do not get any on the top it is almost impossible to remove.

Try not to get the underside of the engine window wet. It is difficult to clean properly.

Hope this gets you started. Enjoy. The 360 Spider is a beautiful car.

 

A. No. The car is designed to be driven in the rain. We have driven our 360 through some torrential rains here in the mountains. Never a problem.

B. Yes. Simply stop the top when you get to the desired point. I usually prop it up with a couple of 1x2's I cut for the purpose.