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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

Appearance(Polyvinyl only)

Dress the top once a month after washing 
and drying it well. For best results, use a 
water-based leather treatment or vinyl top 
dressing. This will help maintain good 
appearance and material condition of the 
top.

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Detachable Hardtop 
Maintenance

Washing

To help protect the hardtop’s finish, use a 
soft cloth or sponge to wash it.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, 
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can 
damage the finish if they are not removed 
immediately. When prompt washing with 
plain water is ineffective use a mild soap 
made for use on vehicles.

Thoroughly rinse with lukewarm or cold 
water. Don’t allow soap to dry on the 
finish.

Waxing

Wax the hardtop when water no longer 
beads on the paint. Always wash and dry 
it before waxing.

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Some leather treatment products 
can ruin the top’s gloss. Be careful 
of the one you choose.

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Test on an inconspicuous, small 
corner of the top if you are not sure.

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Don’t get any car wax on the top.
If you do, remove it with a good 
leather cleaner.

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Too much treatment on the top can 
be as damaging as too little. Follow 
the manufacturer’s directions.
Don’t overdo it!

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Let the top dry completely before 
lowering after applying treatment or 
dressing.

CAUTION

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Don’t use an automatic car wash.

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Don’t use strong soap, chemical 
detergents, or hot water, and don’t 
wash the hardtop in direct sunlight 
or when the surface is warm.

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Wiping off dust or dirt with a dry 
cloth will scratch the finish.

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Don’t use abrasive wax. This may 
damage the protective coating and 
discolor or deteriorate the paint.

NOTE

A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and 
similar materials will usually also take 
off the wax. Rewax these areas.

CAUTION

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