Prisoner48

LexVan

RaggTopp. In your climate, you might need to reapply every year.

Marine Blue

Dave in Chicago

Raggtopp here too. I clean fabric by thoroughly vacuuming. I apply three light coats out of the wind (in the garage), allowing each coat to dry (back out in the sun) before the next coat. I allow it all then to "cure" in the garage for 24 hours. I think that's pretty close to the instructions on the product.

Here in Chicago area, driving the car year 'round, I treat the top about twice a year. It's holding up pretty well at 14 years and 70,000 miles.

Prisoner48

blacksheepSpyder

I use 303 fabric guard.

Been using it since 2002 on my 03 Cobra (had a cloth top)

meteor10

I have also been using 303, seems to work great. Applied once a year, but car does not see much rain, only from the hose at bath time

LexVan

All are very good; RaggTopp, 303, and Porsche's.

Prisoner48, never wash your top (except for the prep stage to accept new protectant) with soap & water. Just water only. Use a sticky tape roller in between washes. This is the best one I've used (buy at Target):

Prisoner48

Marine Blue

I've never washed my top in 8 years, I've used a sticky roller since new and the top still looks perfect. It's surprising how much dirt gets lifted with those rollers!