Wrinkles/Wear Lines in Convertible Top on 360 spider

[Scoper]

I just bought a 2004 Spider from a guy in Florida that kept the top down all the time. The car looks fine except some wrinkles/lighter wear lines I assume from sitting folded for prolonged periods of time. Any hints or thoughts for improving the visual appearance since the top isn`t otherwise showing any signs of wear to justify replacing the top?

[LanceM]

raggtopp protectant will probably make it look better

[Saintlysins]

I have similar wear/fold marks on my 02 996 Cab. LanceM`s suggestion is worded perfectly ... it will probably make it "look" better. It won`t fix roughing, or the now perminent wrinkled creases, but will darken the top and make them less noticable. I have heard or read somewhere that some replacement rag-top shops use a power steamer to take out some wrinkles. If it works on my clothes, maybe it`ll do the job. I use Raggtop all the time and endorse it`s abilities. Then again, there doesn`t seem to be anyone else making a decent competing product (that line should get some good input from others ;-), that I can find.

Although I`m in Jersey, I too leave the top down almost all spring/summer/fall. To prevent any further damage, I`ve taken the time to slowly hand fold the top as to prevent buckleing or pinching. As I do this I`m inserting two pieces of plastic sheets between the folds that touch. This method has proven quite satisfactory the last two years of ownership with no further roughing.

Good luck.

[uzj100]

I just bought a 2004 Spider from a guy in Florida that kept the top down all the time. The car looks fine except some wrinkles/lighter wear lines I assume from sitting folded for prolonged periods of time. Any hints or thoughts for improving the visual appearance since the top isn`t otherwise showing any signs of wear to justify replacing the top?

Well, there`s only one sure way to get rid of those wrinkles--send the car to me and you won`t ever have to look at them again:lol