Your Jeep Soft Top needs the most care and must be maintained on a regular basis. The age of your Soft Top is also a factor and depending on different times of the year it may need more upkeep than others. Protectants should be applied every 30 to 90 days depending on the factors such as weather, use, and climate. There are three main areas that should be focused on when it comes to the care of your Jeep Soft Top. They are the fabric, the windows, and the zippers.
The first two are obvious but the one that is ignored the most is the zippers. Oil must be used to keep the zippers in full working order. The other products that are needed to help protect your Jeep Soft Top are Cleaner, Protectant, Polisher & Oil.
The elements are harsh on your Soft Top such as rain, mildew, UV rays, heat, bird droppings, tar, tree sap & lots of other things. All Jeep owners love the outside, they love the sun, but the sun is not lovely to our Soft Tops if not carefully maintained. The UV rays of the sun cause the fabric to fade, threads to fail, & our vinyl windows to yellow, crack & fade. For these reasons they must spend a small time & hard work on our Soft Tops. If you care for your Soft Top it will last for lots of years to come.
Soft Tops look like they are made of canvas but in reality they are made of PVC made to be flexible by adding “Plasticizers”. Acrylic, polyester, cotton blends & other synthetics are woven to form your Soft Top. These fabrics are treated with water repellant chemicals since they are thought about breathable fabrics. As with any Soft Top with time you may encounter a break down of the fabric & experience leaks. Applying protectants on a regular basis will extend the life of the top & prevent an early onset of leaks. The protectants are going to assist the functionality as well as the look of the Soft Tops by safeguarding your Jeep Soft Top from rain, UV rays, mildew & heat.
This next topic may seem like a no-brainer but because of the free-wheeling mindset of the Jeep owner some times it goes on unmentioned. Five of the best ways to protect your Jeep Soft Top is to keep your Jeep in the garage when not in use. By garaging your Jeep you are reducing the exposure to the elements. This does not mean that you can skip the Soft Top maintenance but it does mean that you are buying time. Keep it in mind whenever possible even if you don’t have a home garage you can garage your Jeep at the mall, the doctors office or work. When out and about, it is always a good idea to try and find garage parking. Take advantage of the chance & garage your Soft Top.
You made an investment on your Jeep Soft Top, Bikini Top, Safari Top or Windjammer Duster Combo, now protect it. Make sure you get the industry trusted products that are designed for ultimate protection. Carefully follow the instructions & keep a maintenance schedule and your Soft Top will always be in tip top shape.
Article by Gary Bloom; specialist in the sale and distribution of car lifts and motorcycle lifts.
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