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rogerdodger Prowler Enthusiast From:Florida |
posted 01-24-2014 06:18 PM
Hi Guys: Jus wondering if there could be a potential problem if I leave the top down for months on end? Of course, I know the top should be totally dry when down and stowed. Thanks. Roger |
Drew POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Victorville, Ca |
posted 01-24-2014 06:25 PM
Using the tie downs seems most important, mine came with a pair of wear marks on the passenger side, apparently due to the previous owner not using them. |
tangled up in BLUE POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:New Castle, Ind |
posted 01-24-2014 06:27 PM
...mine have been down for years at a time, no problems at all |
beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 01-24-2014 06:34 PM
It might be a good idea to exercise it now and then if you get a chance. |
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 01-24-2014 06:43 PM
Pumpkins top has been up maybe two times and that was for exercise since we had her. More 'Pumpkin' photos and Mod Stuff . . . . . . . Our other cars and stuff "I may have to grow older, but I do not have to grow up!" "The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!" |
rogerdodger Prowler Enthusiast From:Florida |
posted 01-24-2014 09:06 PM
Thanks for the input, everyone. I appreciate it. R |
catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 01-24-2014 09:56 PM
if just storing it and not diving the car,fine.never drive it w/o strapping it down,if you do youre going to get wear marks from vibration. ------------------ |
rogerdodger Prowler Enthusiast From:Florida |
posted 01-25-2014 08:52 AM
Hmmm.. It is strapped down but maybe I should make sure that the straps are pulled as tight as possible? R
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garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. |
posted 01-25-2014 09:00 AM
Where do the wear marks show. I have 49000 miles on my 01 and have never strapped it down once. I haven't noticed any wear marks. Haven't noticed any on the 99 either, but it only has 17000 miles. |
Drew POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Victorville, Ca |
posted 01-25-2014 05:36 PM
Doesn't stand out quite as much as in this photo since using the 303 convertible top kit on it, but still an eyesore. |
catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 01-25-2014 06:41 PM
wear marks are showing where braces are near the frt.gary yours must have come with the anti wear option.mines got 131.000 on it. ------------------ |
outagas POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Northridge, CA, USA |
posted 01-26-2014 12:16 AM
quote: I had the same problem. It turned out to be the top material was being pinched by the top bows when folded up. The solution is to pull out gently on the folds on the folded top in the down position. That gets the top out of the "pinch zone". Do this before you strap the top down with the tie down straps. |
jpt POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:DeLand, FL, USA |
posted 01-26-2014 08:48 PM
Is there some kind of product that can be sprayed on the wear marks to bring them back to the original color? |
silverkat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:upstate NY |
posted 01-26-2014 08:57 PM
If you really want to protect your top simply cut a soft blanket top material to the pattern of your top. Then place the blanket on top and carefully fold top back into trunk. It works and I've always done this with convertible tops. Helps w/rattling too. |
beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 01-26-2014 09:14 PM
quote: We have fabric paint in our detailing supplies. Comes in black and grey. It might be hard to match the color though and you might make it worse. It would take some experimenting. |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 01-26-2014 09:49 PM
http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum9/HTML/000899.html If you want more info, use the search feature and just put "fabric top care" or something similar. |
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