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Clean / Restore / Rejuvenate targa top?

Discussion in '348/355' started by dailyferraridriver, May 5, 2011.

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  1. dailyferraridriver

    dailyferraridriver Formula 3
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    Erik
    #1 dailyferraridriver, May 5, 2011
    I'm sorry if this has been asked before - search came up empty.

    The targa top on my 348 is looking pretty worn. It's more of a white/black than a pure black. I'm pretty sure it's sun damage.

    I'm assuming a coat of black paint is an option - I assume there are other alternatives. Polish/wax/chemical? Any help would be appreciated.

    Thank you,
    Erik
     
  2. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Kaivball, May 5, 2011
    Many if us had their top repainted in the car color.

    $350

    Kai
     
  3. John Glen

    John Glen Formula Junior

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    #3 John Glen, May 6, 2011
    I cleaned my top up using only armour-all. Brought back a nice consistent black colour and any blemishes just seem to dissapear.
     
  4. vvassallo

    vvassallo F1 Veteran

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    #4 vvassallo, May 6, 2011
    I tried a variety of treatments on mine and the only thing that really holds is a rubber/plastic treatment. The top is molded fiberglass. Waxd does not really work for very long. Zymol seemed to look better the longest, but only because of its oil content. Which got me thinking about rubber/plastic treatments. So now I use a decent quality exterior rubber restorer. Try a rubber cleaner first, then use Klassic or Zymol Vinyl or something really good. Armor All if you have to, but I personally do not like their products. I have not tried Meguire's plastic polish, but taht's a possibility. No abrassives, however.
     

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