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  1. whatheheck

    whatheheck F1 Rookie
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    #1 whatheheck, Oct 5, 2014
    Here you go for sharing.

    Non stop rain here in Seattle is coming soon so I treated my roof with 303 fabric water repellent.

    Amazon.com: 303 Products 30674 High Tech Fabric Guard with Water Repellant - 1 Gallon: Automotive

    Very easy to apply. Just spray and let dry.

    Tips:
    Protect your car paint. If the protectant gets to your car paint - wipe it down immediately.
    Apply two coats, let dry between coats.
    For maximum protection apply every 4 months.

    Very effective.
    Makes black fabric roof look brand new as it deepens the color.
    If your roof is dirty, clean it first with a fabric cleaner.

    Amazon.com: 303 Products 30556 Fabric and Vinyl Cleaner - 32 oz.: Automotive

    Short 1 minute video below.

    Hope that helps some of you.

    Dan

    https://vimeo.com/108062810
     
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  2. GaryR

    GaryR Formula 3

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    #2 GaryR, Oct 5, 2014
    I use RaggTop but thanks for finding another suitable alternative Dan!
     
  3. whatheheck

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    #3 whatheheck, Oct 5, 2014
    Hi Gary!

    Yes, I heard Ragg Top is great too. Maybe I will try RaggTop once I run out of 303.

    All the best to you.

    Dan

     
  4. jjsaustin

    jjsaustin Formula Junior

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    #4 jjsaustin, Oct 5, 2014
    What? ? You mean these cars can be driven in the rain?
     
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  5. GaryR

    GaryR Formula 3

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    #5 GaryR, Oct 6, 2014
    Sacrilege!

    But they do get wet when we wash them... :D
     
  6. whatheheck

    whatheheck F1 Rookie
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    #6 whatheheck, Oct 6, 2014
    Its not preferred but yes, nothing wrong with driving them in the rain.

    I dont drive mine when its pouring out, but once or twice now it was cloudy when I left my house to go out for a drive and half way through my drive it started raining.

    Now my roof is protected from getting really wet.

    Dan

     
  7. ShadowLAP

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    #7 ShadowLAP, Nov 2, 2017
    Thanks for the recommendations. I'll try them on my new (to me) 360 Spider. Not much time left to drive the car this year in the Chicago area. Might as well use the time to clean the car.:)
     
  8. mello

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    #8 mello, Nov 2, 2017
    Do they make water repellents for body panels? I heard that Ferrari body panels melts in the rain.
     
  9. HIO Silver

    HIO Silver Formula Junior

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    #9 HIO Silver, Nov 2, 2017
    I have never used a hose to wash my Spider.

    The top gets gently spot-washed, dabbed dry, and vacuumed... then I break out the lint roller. Panels are washed individually washed, rinsed, and towel dried. Then a fresh coat of pure carnauba wax.... The entire evolution is quite therapeutic.
     
  10. ShadowLAP

    ShadowLAP Formula Junior

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    #10 ShadowLAP, Nov 3, 2017
    Great tip on cleaning and drying the top. I've had not owned a convertible in 30 years so these are great refreshers.


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