Keeping car garaged with top down?
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pwalsh691 (03-18-2017)
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I keep mine down most all the time. I have not see any adverse effect on the top so far. I figure that putting it up whenever I wash the car is enough to keep it's shape.
If you do keep it down like me I would recommend using the cover otherwise there are a couple places that the top will rub and wear from the wind flopping it about. I now try to keep the cover on as much as possible after noticing the rubbing issue.
If you do keep it down like me I would recommend using the cover otherwise there are a couple places that the top will rub and wear from the wind flopping it about. I now try to keep the cover on as much as possible after noticing the rubbing issue.
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pwalsh691 (03-18-2017)
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I would be leery of leaving it down. I've owned two convertibles. A 2004 Volvo C70 that was garaged with the top down, and then this 1998 XK8 that was garaged with the top up.
The difference in appearances between the two is astronomical. The Volvo top had large crease marks at every pivot point, and was very stretched out. And it was 6 years younger to boot!
I was a bit embarrassed of the top, so I never took real close photos of it. Haha. But you can see a bit of what I'm referring to in these two photos.
The difference in appearances between the two is astronomical. The Volvo top had large crease marks at every pivot point, and was very stretched out. And it was 6 years younger to boot!
I was a bit embarrassed of the top, so I never took real close photos of it. Haha. But you can see a bit of what I'm referring to in these two photos.
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pwalsh691 (03-18-2017)
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If you wish to leave the hood down for long periods of time with the cover in place I recommend that you have an assistant help you lower the top while cushioning it where the canvas will rub against itself. A soft, lint-free towel or cloth will suffice. Even with the cover in place, the vibrations from driving will wear the material. Once my car was parked with the hood closed for two weeks, the folds faded away, but the slight abrasions remained. There are two places on both sides of the vehicle, the finish edge above the doors and between the rear windows and quarter windows.
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Additionally, i have good results with the ultrasonic rodent devices. In a single car garage two are advised with one under the engine compartment. Use the larger units, not the ones that mount to/hang from an electrical outlet. Never had an issue for many years even when storing materials that attract the pests.
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Johnken (03-23-2017)
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