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Originally Posted by c4racer
Well - the owners manual also doesn't mention anything about waxing the paint. And if you do nothing, the car will make it through the warranty period just fine. But will the paint look fantastic 10 years down the road? Nope.
I think this may be a similar scenario.
I try to wax my cars once a year.
That said - I've only used the top protection product once. Seems for me it's a once every few years application since the car is garaged and doesn't see much outdoor time with the top up or any rain or weather.
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On page 296 of the 2020 Owner's Manual, it says "Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish. See your dealer for approved cleaning products."
That being said, I hear what you're saying, and I'm not 100% convinced either way re: what the best method for taking care of the vert top is. I see some vert tops on the road that look absolutely terrible - and some that look decent, even on older cars. I really wish I knew what the true difference-makers are between the two. This is my first convertible, and I've only had it since September - so I am by no means an expert. I wish someone would conduct an exhaustive study (see what I did there?) on what people with terrible looking tops did wrong.
One thing that concerns me about using some general convertible top sealant is that it isn't custom engineered specifically for the material our tops are made of. Yes, you can lump different tops into broad categories like 'cloth' or 'vinyl' - but each manufacturer probably (and I could be completely wrong here) uses a different blend of materials for each: there are different types of cloth and different types of vinyl.
Again, I feel pretty lost on this subject myself, so I'm interested in any and all insight that comes out of this discussion.