Caring for the Boxster's top

The other day, my husband was in the middle of aThis was the second time the Boxster's top was washed since delivery in November 2015.My husband is of the opinion that he hand washes the car himself on a regular basis.("A man who polishes his car also polishes himself.(W)As for the top, the owner's manual says, "The convertible top does not need to be washed every time the vehicle is washed." and they also received such explanation when they took delivery of the car.

Therefore.It didn't look that dirty to me.So he did not wash it and it has been more than a year since the last time he took care of it.

There is a lot of information on the Internet about how to wash the tops of convertible cars. "They can be washed in an automatic washer.or, conversely, "Automatic washers are an outrage! Hand wash only!Or...

However, most convertibles, not just domestic and imported cars, but most manufacturers' convertibles, are "not...Do not use automatic car washes or high-pressure car washes as they may break or damage the top.It is said to be "the most important thing in the world.

By the way, I previously posted on my blog, "Porsche Owners File #3 Boxster Black Edition ReviewThe owners of "The

I had concerns about how to wash the top if it got dirty, whether it would be a hassle to wash the top, and how much it would cost to replace it when it got old, but when I checked with the store, they told me, "We'll just have to do it."Don't be nervous, just wash the car normally.I got a response that said

It was stated that the company was going to wash the top of the car. I guess it takes a lot of courage to wash the top of a car....

Porsche's View

."When in doubt, just look at the owner's manual that Porsche puts out!Boxster Series(Revised model year 2015)I checked the instruction manual of the "Mere Old Man" and this is what it said

The life and appearance of a convertible top can be prolonged with proper care and handling.Please note that the top is not designed to be used with a convertible top. Improper care and handling can damage the convertible top and cause leaks.

However, it is not necessary to wash the top every time the vehicle is washed, and it is usually possible to use the "Only wash convertible top with clean waterThe company says that "a" is sufficient. The specific handling and cleaning of the tops was described as follows.

Daily Handling

To prevent staining and abrasion.Convertible top opens only when dry and cleanafter an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to
Convertible tops areAlways open only when the weather is good.after an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to(as there is a risk of staining or scratching due to moisture that may not be removed)
Prolonged exposure to sunlight can damage fabrics and rubbers and cause them to fade.Park vehicles in the shade.after an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to
Snow and ice.Not removed with sharp edgesafter an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to
Any leaks from the convertible top cover itself or from the seams or weave must be treated with a special care product for convertible tops.
interpoint (interword separation)Remove bird waste immediatelyafter an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to(The acid in the waste will cause the rubber on the convertible top to swell and leak.)
If dirt gets on the convertible top cover, carefully scrub it off using a soft rubber sponge.

I didn't know that - there was a lot I didn't know. My husband was wondering when "Never open the top after rain.I wondered why," he said, "but I guess it was to prevent scratches.

Next, we will discuss precautions for washing the hood.

Cleaning Precautions

Use of high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners may damage the convertible top.
Some automatic washers may damage the convertible top
Convertible top sectionNo hot or wax treatmentafter an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to

I guess I shouldn't use a high-pressure washer either. It seems to be easily damaged. Next, let's talk about the actual cleaning procedure.

Care and cleaning of convertible tops

(i)Soft bristle brushusing theBrushing along the weaveand remove dust from the convertible top
Only if the stains are stubborn, clean with lukewarm water mixed with Car Shampoo & Convertible Top Cleaner.Scrub lightly with a sponge or soft brush.(*Porsche Car Shampoo is recommended)

(3) Then rinse off the car shampoo & convertible top cleaner with clean water without leaving any residue.
After cleaning, use the special care products for convertible tops specified by Porsche.Cared for at least once a yeardo

(5) for convertible topsTo prevent care products from adhering to painted or glass surfacesAttention.(If adhered to, wipe off immediately.)

...and so on. So the basic idea is to take care of it once a year.

The actual results of washing the Boxster's top.

Based on the above, my husband washed the top of his Boxster the other day... and it came out cleaner than he could have imagined. My husband was

The top didn't look dirty at all, but it was still very dirty and dull. I washed it, and the red color of the top was so beautiful.

He said. As for the actual cleaning, he said he tried to do it this way.

1. Use a clothes brush to lightly remove dust and dirt.(which I usually do from time to time)
   By the way, they use these brushes.
   
   

   Marna Clothes Brush S001

   created by Rinker.

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2. Spray the top lightly with water to remove dirt.
3. Liquid detergent for clothes that you normally use at home, not car shampoo(Gentle cleaning power of naturally derived ingredients)on a brush and scrub gently to create a lather. Be especially careful with the weave and the sewn parts of the window frame, as they are easily soiled.
4. Rinse thoroughly with water until the foam is gone.
5. Finished by drying

It is said that even without water-repellent coatings, water is repelled to a certain extent if the top is brushed on a regular basis and the fibers stand up properly.

Incidentally, as for the water repellent coating of the topThey used to do this in the past, but they stopped doing it because the effect wore off quickly for the effort involved.

4/22/2020 Postscript
Recently, my husband used the AUTOGLYM Cabriolet Fabric Hood Cleaning Kit shown below, which was very easy to apply and had strong water repellent properties, so he has been using it recently.This product comes as a set of cleaner and waterproof protector, and they say it is the best they have ever used because it is easy to apply because the top does not need to be dried before the waterproof protector is applied.

I see. So, the top doesn't need to be taken care of nervously or frequently, but it can be kept in beautiful condition if taken care of properly.

I wonder how those of you who own convertible cars usually take care of your hoods.