Re: ?s about my E30 convertible (leather dye, canvas care)

["Eric M. Hunt" <bmw1@xxxxxxxx>]

I use the Porsche brand wash/protectant for my top.  You can get it from any
Porsche parts dealer or online at:

http://www.carcareonline.com/

See here for how to use the stuff on your car:

http://www.carcareonline.com/convert_tops.html

I've never had any major stains on my black top, so I'm not sure how the
cleaner works on stains such as wax.  Give it a try.

- -Eric
87 325ic

Jay Karolyi wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Some of you might remember me from before, I owned a '71 BMW 2002 a year or
> so ago.  I just bought a royal blue '88 325i Convertible, 5-speed, with the
> blue top and blue leather interior.  I looked a long time to find a dark
> blue one, they seem to be pretty rare.  It's in great shape, except for a
> few minor details.  The seats don't have any rips or cracks in them, but
> the color has worn off in some places.  Is there any leather dye you can
> order that is matched to the OEM color of my navy blue seats?  I heard
> there was a company that sold some that was custom made to BMW colors.  If
> not, what's the best solution?
>
> Second, I've never owned a convertible before, and I don't know how to care
> for the canvas top.  The previous owner got a little wax on the canvas and
> turned it white.  What is a good cleaner for canvas tops and how do you
> wash it?  Also, I imagine that it needs a waterproofing protectant sprayed
> on once in awhile.  Any suggestions there?  Thanks for any help.
>
> Jay Karolyi
>
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