Preparing Convertible Top For Hot-Steam Cleaning

→ Do not use hot steam on seals.

→ Use demineralized/distilled water to prevent the formation of stains/spots.

→ Be careful when using hot steam.

Affected areas for removing creases

Technical Data: Hot-steam cleaner

• Total output: 1, 500 watts
• Steam output: 850 watts
• Working pressure: 4 bar

1. Hot-steam cleaning:
   1. 1.1. Recommendation: Use the ceramic cleaner attachment

      When using the ceramic cleaner attachment: Place the attachment on the convertible top covering without pressure and move it over the convertible top covering in slow, even strokes as you would when ironing fabric.

      Fig 1: Identifying Ceramic Cleaner Attachment

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   2. 1.2. Alternatively: Use the nozzle attachment

      When using the nozzle attachment: Maintain a distance of approx. 50 to 100 mm from the convertible top. Move the attachment over the convertible top covering in slow, even strokes as you would when ironing fabric.

      Fig 2: Identifying Nozzle Attachment

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→ Do not use hot steam on seals.

→ Use demineralized/distilled water to prevent the formation of stains/spots.

→ Be careful when using hot steam.

Affected areas for removing creases

Fig 1: Identifying Typical Creases On Convertible Top

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Technical Data: Hot-steam cleaner

• Total output: 1, 500 watts
• Steam output: 850 watts
• Working pressure: 4 bar

1. Hot-steam cleaning:
   1. 1.1. Recommendation: Use the ceramic cleaner attachment

      When using the ceramic cleaner attachment: Place the attachment on the convertible top covering without pressure and move it over the convertible top covering in slow, even strokes as you would when ironing fabric.

      Fig 2: Identifying Ceramic Cleaner Attachment

      Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
   2. 1.2. Alternatively: Use the nozzle attachment

      When using the nozzle attachment: Maintain a distance of approx. 50 to 100 mm from the convertible top. Move the attachment over the convertible top covering in slow, even strokes as you would when ironing fabric.

      Fig 3: Identifying Nozzle Attachment

      Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. Close the convertible top and leave it to dry following hot-steam cleaning.
3. Convertible top impregnation:

   Use the convertible top care product from the Tequipment care case, Cabriolet 

   Let the convertible top dry completely before using the product. Spray convertible top care product evenly and lightly from a distance of approx. 10 to 20 cm. Do not spray on glass, polyglass or painted surfaces and protect these surfaces from spray mist. Apply 2 or 3 times to seams if necessary. Only spray for a few seconds. Leave to dry off well following application. Do not apply in strong sunlight or on heated surfaces.