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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by RobNYC, Oct 27, 2009.

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  1. RobNYC

    RobNYC Formula Junior

    Sep 22, 2009
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    #1 RobNYC, Oct 27, 2009
    Parked my convertible with the top down on a nice sunny autumn day. The interior is black leather. It had me thinking that if it was August and blazing hot I would probably close the top every time I stopped to preserve the leather. But that got me thinking that maybe I should use a windshield cover. Which made me think that driving the car would be a hassle and I would end up leaving it home rather than going through the "procedure" every time I parked in the sun.

    I noticed an older spider with the leather dashboard all curled up and shriveled. This is what got me paranoid.

    Do you guys park the car open? In the sun? What about windshield covers? How long do you park the car before deciding it should be closed up? How about those half covers that hide the interior?

    Is the leather in the 360 susceptible to the shriveling?
     
  2. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

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    #2 Simon^2, Oct 27, 2009
    WTF? You take the car out of the garage? On a street? Are you nuts? Well at least it wasn't raining...
     
  3. Speedy2081

    Speedy2081 Formula Junior

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    #3 Speedy2081, Oct 27, 2009
    Close the top... Always. Why leave it open?
     
  4. rossocorsa13

    rossocorsa13 F1 Rookie

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    #4 rossocorsa13, Oct 27, 2009
    Don't be so nervous man. Drive it, park it, maintain it, clean it. It will wear and tear just like anything else that's used but well taken care of.
     
  5. PV Dirk

    PV Dirk F1 Veteran

    Jul 26, 2009
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    #5 PV Dirk, Oct 27, 2009
    Keep the soft surfaces treated, when they shrivel, have them replaced. Isn't that part of the 30K?
     
  6. jungathart

    jungathart Guest

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    #6 jungathart, Oct 27, 2009
    I have no soft surfaces; and there is certainly NO shrivelling!;);)
     
  7. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 Bullfighter, Oct 27, 2009
    My thoughts exactly. I guess we get all kinds on the Internet. :(
     
  8. 4rePhill

    4rePhill F1 Veteran

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    #8 4rePhill, Oct 28, 2009
    :D :D
     
  9. dfratini

    dfratini Karting
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    #9 dfratini, Oct 28, 2009
    I have an '86 328 with black leather. Top never goes on unless it is raining [hard]. Keep the leather clean and well treated and you will have no problems. After 48k there is no wrinkling, shriveling or splitting on my interior.
     
  10. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

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    #10 Simon^2, Oct 28, 2009
    Fixed it for you :eek: ;) :D
     

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