04-26-2020, 01:47 AM
I've only ever hand-washed my cars. As far as the soft-top maintenance goes, I don't think that you can beat the 303 products. Raggtopp products are also well regarded, but so far 303 has proved to be amazingly effective. Probably can't go wrong either way.
My other tip for convertibles in particular (although it has plenty of carry over applications) has to do with caring for the weather sealing used on the top (and doors, trunk lids, etc.). Honda sells a silicone grease called Shin-Etsu Grease that you can buy at your local dealer or online. One tube goes a LONG way. I don't know if there is anything unique to the formula used in Shin-Etsu Grease compared to other silicone greases, but I've actually seen it "re-bloom" the weather seals on my Tundra and all of the seals on the S2000 still look like new. This grease keeps the seals nice and supple. Good stuff!
My other tip for convertibles in particular (although it has plenty of carry over applications) has to do with caring for the weather sealing used on the top (and doors, trunk lids, etc.). Honda sells a silicone grease called Shin-Etsu Grease that you can buy at your local dealer or online. One tube goes a LONG way. I don't know if there is anything unique to the formula used in Shin-Etsu Grease compared to other silicone greases, but I've actually seen it "re-bloom" the weather seals on my Tundra and all of the seals on the S2000 still look like new. This grease keeps the seals nice and supple. Good stuff!