Softopper Care and Maintenance
Your top is made of the finest materials available. To keep it looking new and for
product longevity and durability, it will need periodic cleaning and maintenance.
Washing: The fabric should be washed from time to time using a mild soap and warm
water. Be sure to rinse all soap off the top when washing is complete.
Vinyl Windows: Windows should be kept clean to avoid scratching. Wash with a
water-soaked sponge or cloth and a mild dishwashing detergent. Do not use a
coarse brush on the windows and never wipe the windows when they are dry.
Cold weather: As with all automotive and marine clear vinyls, extreme care must be
taken when rolling up or folding in cold temperatures. This point cannot be stressed
enough! Clear vinyl becomes stiff in cold temperatures and may crack. Retracting
the Softopper in cold temperatures is not recommended. When opening the rear of
the Softopper in cold weather, be sure to raise the zippers as high as possible so that
any folding will occur to the topper fabric and not to the clear vinyl window.
Zippers: Keeping the zippers clean and lubricated with a silicone lubricant will help
prevent damage and keep the zippers in smooth working condition.
Leakage: As with any sewn automotive top there is always a slight risk of leakage.
Right out of the box the Softopper will not be waterproof. Water seeping through
at the seams may be stopped by applying Seam Sure (supplied), on the inside of the
affected seams. Shake Seam Sure well and apply liberally to the inside seams
concentrating on areas where needle and thread penetrated the fabric.
Snaps: Keep snaps clean and lubricated with a silicone lubricant to help prevent snaps
from sticking to the studs. If a snap does become stuck to a stud, use a screwdriver
and gently pry apart to prevent damage to the snap or top fabric. If any snaps need to
be replaced due to sticking or damage please call Softopper and we can send out a
small do-it-yourself repair kit.
For further information please contact:
Softopper LLC, customer service
(800) 810-7227 or (303) 304-0533
1-800-810-7227
