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Will the hard top eventually fade?

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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 05:57 AM
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Just wondering if it'd make sense to put 303 on the hard top as well.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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Yeah, if it's left in the sun. it'll fade.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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well, thats a tough siutation to avoid, considering it's parked outside all day while i am at work

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Yeah, if it's left in the sun. it'll fade.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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yes I think it will fade, but i dont think is such a big deal to paint it in a couple of years when it does.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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Mine is already. Never garaged. I've had it since October and we are just now getting to the dog days of summer. I would think any type of protectant would be a good idea if you are worried about color fade.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Duds
well, thats a tough siutation to avoid, considering it's parked outside all day while i am at work

You're supposed to have the top off in the summer anyway?
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by kidjeep
You're supposed to have the top off in the summer anyway?
For me, the hard top is better in the summer when it is simply too damn hot here in Alabama. Soft top is better in the fall, winter, and spring when the weather actually is nice enough to take advantage.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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oh man, you dont know how bad i would love to take it off and leave it off for the summer. Too many damn thunderstorms where i live though.

as soon as i get the ok to store the hard top in my friend's garage, the soft top is going on

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You're supposed to have the top off in the summer anyway?
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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I wouldn't be too quick to put something like 303 up there.

Even though the top has rain gutters to direct water from directly running down the windows, I can almost bet that you will have some run off and thus a nice stream of chemical residue left after everything dries.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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hmmm, good point.

what about waxing it?

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I wouldn't be too quick to put something like 303 up there.

Even though the top has rain gutters to direct water from directly running down the windows, I can almost bet that you will have some run off and thus a nice stream of chemical residue left after everything dries.
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