E30 Cabby owners In Here

[-Javier-]

Cleaning Convertible top


After noticing that my convertible top was absorbing water i decided to treat it with
303 product.


303 Product


Wash - Well i started with the 303 Convertible Top Cleaner to remove dirt,grease and old rain water.



Dry - then i let it dry on full sun for 2 hours before applying the Fabric Guard also you can see that the water was absorb by the top.



Protect - After drying on full sun for 2 hours i apply the Fabric Guard to repel water



this is what the Fabric Guard does




this is my first review and hope you guys like it.

The End

[E30 Cabrio]

Where to buy?

[td325ic]

I've bought the Convertible Top Cleaner at Kragen's and I know you can get the Fabric Guard at West Marine.

Or both are available at Autogeek.net, if you don't mind waiting for shipping.

[Joey Link]

Thanks ;)

[td325ic]

Another tip for keeping your top clean

Buy one of these:


Lint Roller



For the Rear window:


Plexus

Meguiar's Clear Plastic Cleaner #17 & Clear Plastic Polish #10

[Julien]

will this work on my hard top too

[benDASHDASH]

[AndrewBird]

Looks like it worked pretty damn well! Is the second picture a shot of before you cleaned, or after? Got a before shot for comparison?

[BCMike]

+1 for 303 products. I treated my top w/ fabric guard religiously once a year before the rains start in Oct until I picked up a hard top. Now the fabric top almost never sees water unless I'll washing it and it dries in the sun in 30 min. I've considered treating the fabric of the hard top but can't justify it as the aluminum and seals do a fine job keeping the water at bay.

[willsol]

Anyone know if you can replace the rear plastic window without having to get a whole new one?

[td325ic]

Anyone know if you can replace the rear plastic window without having to get a whole new one?

Yes, there is at least one seller on ebay that offers stitch-in window replacements

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E30-Convertible-plastic-window-325-318_W0QQitemZ230139464316QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item230139464316

I have seen a local guy's cabrio that installed a stitch-in window and it looked really good except that he was sloppy with the alignment of the stitching.

I have heard mixed opinions on the stitch-in windows, such as they are a PITA to install. Many thought it was better to just buy a new top and not hassle with it.

But that is hearsay so you should do your own research before you decide whether a stitch-in window is the right choice.

If you do buy one, then keep us updated and let us know how it goes.

[Julien]

stitching in your own is a total pita- getting a shop to do it is even worse. get a new top or a hard top

[Julien]

oh yeah.. if your windows catch the top when closing the door...


Put a spacer between the rail of the top and the fabric (<1/4" thick) right by where the window catches and that will effectively let your windows by while not making rain come in.

<3
Julien