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Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 1 2009, 07:39 AM

I'm getting ready to clean a Boxster soft top and would like comments on my plan:
1. The top is in very good, not new though, condition.

2. Going to wash with auto soap and use a nylon brush to loosen the dust

3. Let dry, then spray with scotchguard ( is there another product here I should use ?)

4. Plastic window; fair to good condition. Need suggestions here

Thanks, Jim

Posted by: computers4kids Nov 1 2009, 08:27 AM

QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Nov 1 2009, 05:39 AM)

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Nov 1 2009, 11:09 AM

Owners manual for my '04 says water only. Can't remember what it says about brushing. Air dry. Don't use a towel or you will have a coat of lint forever.

Posted by: Ian Stott Nov 1 2009, 11:18 AM

Mild soap rinsed off right away will be okay, buddy of mine has an auto upholstery business and we have done a few boxster tops, original tops are of very good quality material. Don't get aggressive with a brush or you wil have a spot that looks different, also top will tighten up a bit as it dries, that is a good thing, don't let it dry in direct sunlight.

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: tommy914 Nov 1 2009, 11:37 AM

cleaning the top:
I mostly just rinse with the "flat" spray setting on my hose. I use a soft nylon brush occasionally. Don't use a brush with "feathered ends" those will shed on the roof. I dry using a synthetic chamois. I have purchased Raggtop brand cleaner and treatment, but have never applied.
I use a lint removal roller, essential sticky tape on a roll, to clean up towel lint or cat hair.

plastic window:
rinse and wipe clean gently with microfiber towel.
treat with Plexus cleaner and conditioner to clear up the "haze".
I also use the Plexus on the head and tail light plastic lenses.

If you are going to park in the sun a lot, you may want to purchase a cover for just the top. I puchased one on ebay made of Sunbrella material.
here's a current ebay ad from the guy i bought from. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-09-PORSCHE-BOXSTER-CONV-TOP-COCKPIT-COVER-CAR- NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4cebbd27d6QQitemZ330372556758QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5f
TruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

He's using Blockit material now, but I bet you can request whatever you want.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 1 2009, 12:21 PM

Thanks for all the tips everyone.

QUOTE(tommy914 @ Nov 1 2009, 09:37 AM)

Posted by: RobW Nov 1 2009, 12:31 PM

You live in So Cal. Why is the top up?

Posted by: burton73 Nov 1 2009, 01:53 PM

You should use Novus plastic polish on the window. You may need #2 for deeper and #1 for the fine stuff. The 1 is the day to day cleaner and is a great way to remove the static electricity from the plastic.


Novus Polish Kit, Plastic Polish & Scratch Remover

Bob

Posted by: craig downs Nov 1 2009, 02:32 PM

So you did buy that boxster. I hope you keep your 914

Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 1 2009, 06:17 PM

QUOTE(craig downs @ Nov 1 2009, 12:32 PM)

Posted by: Demick Nov 2 2009, 11:36 AM

QUOTE(RobW @ Nov 1 2009, 10:31 AM)