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Old 01-12-2016, 01:42 PM
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My black convertible top is showing signs of wear/creasing on the outside. Has anyone tried to get this replaced under warranty?
Old 01-12-2016, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by VaBMW
My black convertible top is showing signs of wear/creasing on the outside. Has anyone tried to get this replaced under warranty?
More details? MY of your 991? Assuming you are still under warranty, why not ask your SA? Or are you saying you went that route, and PNA/PAG declined to cover? If you haven't, at least start there, and you'll know not only their disposition on the matter, but perhaps the cause of the wear marks as well! Best case they cover it under warranty, right?

Good luck and keep us posted!
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Don't wash with soap.

Sticky tape roller weekly.

Don't fold when wet/damp.

Try doing the RaggTopp cleaner and protectant, see if the top's appearance improves.
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Post pics, but there is a known issue of crease marks near the rear window area on pretty much all 991 Cabs. My detailer did a pretty good job last fall of lessening the marks using diluted Woolite.
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That happens on every convertible with a fabric top, regardless of maker. You will tilting at windmills trying to get a new top under warranty. I believe your Porsche owner's manual even says to expect it ....
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Originally Posted by LexVan
Don't wash with soap.

Sticky tape roller weekly.

Don't fold when wet/damp.

Try doing the RaggTopp cleaner and protectant, see if the top's appearance improves.
and always keep the top up when in the garage etc for any period of time ...
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Is this the same material that's on the targa?
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Originally Posted by VaBMW
My black convertible top is showing signs of wear/creasing on the outside. Has anyone tried to get this replaced under warranty?
Is it leaking? Wind noise? Wear & tear marks are normal! The more you "drive" with the top down the more wear & tear you will get. Besides all the good recommendations above I also suggest not lowering the top if it is dusty or hasn't been rinsed with water nozzle pressure for a period of time. The 991 top is the best designed 911 cab ever but it also makes it difficult to slap/pat it to remove dust like you would a rug or floor mats.
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TADTS. I stopped noticing my creases after a while
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Originally Posted by MagicRat
TADTS. I stopped noticing my creases after a while
are we still talking about your cabriolet top here?
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That's just life with a ragtop car.
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Originally Posted by GSIRM3
That's just life with a ragtop car.
Exactly



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