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I haven't posted on here for years, but just a week ago, I got a hold of a 2013 Beetle Turbo Convertible in Reef Blue Metallic with beige interior and top. I've always wanted a convertible. This is my first convertible, and now that I have one, I have absolutely no idea how to wash, clean, and care for it -- the convertible top, that is. Go figure.
I've used the search function and haven't found much consensus on the forum for this topic. So I'd like to pose a few questions of my own. I understand that differences in convertible top materials means different cleaning solutions. So just so there's no confusion, the Beetle Convertible has a cloth top according to Volkswagen. Specifically, a three-layer design consisting of:
- An outer layer made of polyacrylic woven fabric
- An intermediate layer made of synthetic rubber
- An inner lining made of polyester
I hope that this is descriptive enough to ensure that the top is unmistakeably cloth. That said, here is what I am not sure about:
1) What Meguiar's products should I have on hand to clean and care for the convertible top?
2) Are there other products or tools outside of the Meguiar's line that would be a benefit to have (assuming Meguiar's doesn't already have one available)?
3) What new and/or additional steps should I take when it comes washing my new vehicle or applying the 5-step process (i.e. don't drench the top with too much water while washing, Ultimate Quik Detailer for paint as usual, ??? for regular wiping of the top)?
With the top definitely going to get exposed to dust, tree sap, big rig diesel soot, industrial fallout, dirty rain, bird droppings, and those yellow dotty things that appear out of nowhere over the course of its life, I want to do what I can to keep my convertible looking its best. I appreciate any thoughts and advice from the community.
And for reference, here's what my car pretty much looks like:
I've used the search function and haven't found much consensus on the forum for this topic. So I'd like to pose a few questions of my own. I understand that differences in convertible top materials means different cleaning solutions. So just so there's no confusion, the Beetle Convertible has a cloth top according to Volkswagen. Specifically, a three-layer design consisting of:
- An outer layer made of polyacrylic woven fabric
- An intermediate layer made of synthetic rubber
- An inner lining made of polyester
I hope that this is descriptive enough to ensure that the top is unmistakeably cloth. That said, here is what I am not sure about:
1) What Meguiar's products should I have on hand to clean and care for the convertible top?
2) Are there other products or tools outside of the Meguiar's line that would be a benefit to have (assuming Meguiar's doesn't already have one available)?
3) What new and/or additional steps should I take when it comes washing my new vehicle or applying the 5-step process (i.e. don't drench the top with too much water while washing, Ultimate Quik Detailer for paint as usual, ??? for regular wiping of the top)?
With the top definitely going to get exposed to dust, tree sap, big rig diesel soot, industrial fallout, dirty rain, bird droppings, and those yellow dotty things that appear out of nowhere over the course of its life, I want to do what I can to keep my convertible looking its best. I appreciate any thoughts and advice from the community.
And for reference, here's what my car pretty much looks like:
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