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F430 spider.. to waterproof or not

Discussion in 'Detailing & Showroom' started by cole328, Mar 10, 2019.

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  1. cole328

    cole328 Formula Junior

    May 9, 2014
    882
    #1 cole328, Mar 10, 2019
    Hi guys… Looking to get some quick advice. New owner to a 2007 spider. Nero, with a black top as well. Both the paint as well as the condition of the canvas top are in almost what I would say perfect condition, so I’m psyched.

    While I live in South Florida, the car will primarily be a weekend car, and unless there is a last-minute rainstorm, will likely never see rain. As such, well I’ve Seen some good post on here about the benefits of waterproofing the top, I’m wondering if I don’t plan to drive in the rain, am I better off just leaving well enough alone. I also called the Ferrari dealer yesterday, and they indicated that Ferrari does not recommend waterproofing the top. While maybe I should leave well enough there, I always trust the advice of those on this board


    I’m primarily concerned that putting any sort of chemical on it, since I have limited need for waterproofing, might start to degrade and or make brittle the canvas.

    Any thoughts from long time owners?


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  2. Einsteiger

    Einsteiger Karting

    Oct 9, 2014
    125
    Overland Park, KS US
    Full Name:
    Kevin
    #2 Einsteiger, Mar 10, 2019
    First, I'm no expert. I had a Mercedes with a canvas top. The advice that I got was that if water beads on the fabric top, you don't yet need any kind of waterproofing. I was told the biggest enemy is dust. It works its way into the canvas and down to the rubber liner, which is what really keeps the water out. A good vacuuming now and then, followed by a wipe down with a damp microfiber kept mine in pretty good shape. I bought some of the cleaner and protectant from RaggTopp, but I never had to use it. This was on an 8 year old soft top.
     
  3. F612

    F612 Formula Junior

    Feb 5, 2018
    603
    Leeds,AL
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    David D. Hood
    #3 F612, Mar 10, 2019
    I have a 2010 Porsche 911 with a rag top that I use daily in Alabama. It has seen a lot of rain and sunshine.
    A year or two ago water stopped beading on it.
    I bought a Porsche spray treatment and put on one application. Water beads now.
    It has never leaked and I put it up and down frequently.
     

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